The internet got a full-blown supermodel saga this week. Us Weekly reported that Tom Brady has been quietly dating Candice Swanepoel since the spring, and days later a source revealed Brady had an on-and-off fling with Joan Smalls between 2023 and 2024. Here’s the problem: Joan and Candice were close friends for 15 years, and Joan reportedly confided in her about Brady. Now the two models, who both built careers walking Victoria’s Secret runways, are reportedly estranged.
Joan didn’t hold back. In since-deleted comments, she called Candice a“backstabber”and said there’s“no girl code with some people,”while Candice’s rep emphasized that she stays private about her personal life and will always respect the longtime friendship. Sources say no apology has happened, and the pair kept their distance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October. Meanwhile, everyone’s re-examining Brady’s dating history, including his past with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
So where do you land? Is dating a friend’s ex from years back an automatic girl code violation, or is it fair game once enough time passes? And should Joan have kept it offline, or does a public call-out make sense when you feel betrayed? Sound off in the comments, and call the show to make your case. Is dating a friend’s ex ever okay?
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