Tom Brady sparks heated model war between Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls
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Key Points:
- Joan Smalls is reportedly furious that her former best friend Candice Swanepoel is now dating Tom Brady, with whom Smalls had a past relationship, leading her to demand mutual friends choose sides.
- Smalls and Swanepoel had been close for 15 years, but their friendship soured after Swanepoel encouraged Smalls to break up with Brady and later pursued him herself.
- Smalls publicly criticized Swanepoel on social media, calling her a "backstabber" and accusing her of lacking humility and moral compass, while also referencing a reality show feud to illustrate their drama.
- Swanepoel’s representative emphasized her privacy and respect for their longstanding friendship, despite the tension caused by the new relationship with Brady.
- Tom Brady and Candice Swanepoel have been dating since May, reportedly set up by mutual friends, and Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen is said to be supportive of the couple; meanwhile, Brady has had multiple high-profile relationships since his 2022 divorce.
