Joan Smalls hints at Candice Swanepoel rift over Tom Brady relationship
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Key Points:
- Joan Smalls posted a pointed Instagram message about accountability following a fallout with model Candice Swanepoel over Swanepoel's relationship with Tom Brady.
- Smalls is reportedly upset after learning Swanepoel is dating Brady, with whom Smalls previously had a brief fling, and has accused Swanepoel of betrayal and breaking "girl code."
- Smalls called out Swanepoel as a "backstabber" and criticized the way their friendship of 15 years ended, highlighting issues of disrespect and gaslighting.
- Despite the tensions, sources say Swanepoel and Brady have been in a relationship for months, having been introduced by a mutual friend, and Swanepoel's representative emphasized her respect for her longstanding friendship with Smalls.
- The situation has drawn comparisons to reality TV drama, with Smalls referencing "Summer House" in relation to the betrayal theme, while representatives for all parties have not publicly commented beyond Swanepoel's statement.
