Tom Brady and Alix Earle had the internet in a frenzy months ago, but it seems like the influencer really meant it when she said she was done with athletes.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupOn Thursday, Earle was spotted leaving a cozy dinner with flip connoisseur Benson Boone, immediately sparking romance rumors and inevitably reviving chatter about her past with Brady.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupAccording to TMZ, Earle and Boone were seen leaving celebrity hotspot Craig’s in West Hollywood on Thursday night looking more than pleased in each other’s company.
The two had huge smiles as they walked out together, pretty much posing for the paparazzi. Boone even opened the passenger-side car door for her before they drove off.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupWhen asked directly by TMZ whether or not they were dating, Benson gave a slightly awkward response: “Uh, no,” before adding that they were “just hanging out.”
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupNaturally, fans are wondering if sparks are flying or if it's carefully placed publicity. Earle appeared in promotional content for his upcoming single, "The Time of My Life," which drops June 26.
In TikTok clips from what appeared to be the music video set, the two leaned heavily on the flirty energy. So this may be all just part of good marketing.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupEarle is a good person to get headlines with. The internet has been obsessed with her dating life since she was linked to Brady.
Ever since his divorce from Gisele Bündchen, the former quarterback’s love life has become its own spectator sport.
Nearly every woman photographed near him sparks speculation. After he and Earle were spotted together in St. Barts around New Year’s, and during Super Bowl weekend dancing at a party in San Francisco, Page Six reported the two were simply having “fun,” stressing it wasn’t serious.
Still, the outlet noted Brady is reportedly “very particular,” “intentional,” and not someone who “hooks up with just anyone.”
So now, Earle stepping out with Benson feels like it could go either way, from friendship, romance, or publicity.
As for Benson, the 23-year-old was in a relationship with the hilarious and stunningly gorgeous Maggie Thurmon. They were dating for nearly two years before splitting in September 2025.
The timing of it is kind of brutal, considering she just celebrated her birthday last week, on June 10.
© GettyThe natural beauty seemingly alleged in a since-deleted TikTok video that the singer cheated on her. In the video, she responded to the sound, "Remember how it felt when he cheated on you, though?" with, "Which time?"
She also responded, "Put your blinker on, babe," to a commenter who wrote, "Bro, if Benson cheated, I will turn this car right around."
