Supermodels Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls Appear to Have Ended Friendship Amid Rumors Involving Tom Brady

Candice Swanepoel and Joan Smalls, both prominent fashion models, have recently removed each other from their social-media follower lists, prompting speculation about a possible fallout. Observers noted the change and pointed to a deleted Instagram comment attributed to Smalls, in which she described a breakdown in a 15-year friendship, citing issues of trust and respect.

"There is no girl code with some people. And the disrespect and carelessness in how they treat you is unimaginable. ... The way they gaslight, lie, and minimize your feelings is the worst slap in the face after 15 years of friendship," the comment read, according to a source that tracks celebrity tips.

Media outlets have also reported that the two models were linked to former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, who has been publicly associated with Swanepoel in recent months. People and Us Weekly noted that Swanepoel and Brady have been spending time together in Miami. A separate tip suggested that Smalls and Brady dated intermittently for about a year, and that Swanepoel expressed concern about the relationship out of respect for Brady’s ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen.

The reports also mention that Smalls responded to online speculation about the cause of the dispute, denying allegations related to drug use and emphasizing that she does not wish to discuss the matter further.

Both models have not issued formal statements clarifying the situation, and the details remain based on social-media observations and third-party reports.