Candice Swanepoel has fueled fresh speculation about her reported relationship with Tom Brady after she was recently spotted wearing a substantial gold band on the finger traditionally associated with engagement.
But just a day later, the 38-year-old supermodel appeared without the ring while taking one of her young sons out for Halloween trick-or-treating.
Swanepoel, whose rumored plastic surgery history has recently drawn attention, embraced the occasion in a glamorous costume. She wore a white slip dress with angel wings and a matching mask, while her long blonde hair rested loosely over her shoulders.
Her missing ring immediately raised questions, although it remains unknown whether she removed it specifically for the Halloween outing or had another reason for going without it.
Looking relaxed and cheerful, the South African model guided her son and several other children along a dimly lit street in Miami Beach, Florida, completing her look with practical Mary Jane shoes.
The latest sighting comes as speculation continues to swirl around Swanepoel’s alleged romance with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, 49.
Candice Swanepoel drew renewed attention after appearing without a ring while taking one of her sons trick-or-treating on Halloween, just one day after she was photographed wearing a striking band on her left hand amid rumors of a romance with Tom Brady
Despite the bare finger, Swanepoel turned heads in a sultry Halloween outfit consisting of a white slip dress, angel wings and a mask
Neither Swanepoel nor Brady has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
A People report said the pair has been taking careful steps to keep their alleged relationship out of the spotlight whenever they spend time together.
‘They’ve been dating for a while now,’ a source told the publication. ‘They both live in Miami, so it’s very convenient. They’re spending a lot of time together.’
A second source claimed that Swanepoel and Brady have been seeing each other for several months, adding that the model has been highly selective about sharing details of the relationship.
‘When they have met up, they’ve gone [to great] lengths not to be spotted.’
The sources also said the two have found common ground through their experiences as parents.
Brady is the father of Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13, whom he shares with Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen, as well as 19-year-old Jack, his son with former partner Bridget Moynahan.
Swanepoel has two sons, Anacan, 10, and Ariel, eight, with her former fiancé Hermann Nicoli. The couple ended their relationship in 2018 after being together for a decade.
The South African model sparked online speculation on Friday when she was seen arriving at Brady’s office in Surfside, Florida, wearing a thick gold band on her engagement finger
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Swanepoel and the retired NFL star have reportedly been together ‘for a while now.’ Brady is pictured in 2024
A source told People that the Victoria’s Secret Angel has been ‘very secretive and selective about who she’s told about their dating.’ Swanepoel is pictured in 2025
Since divorcing Bundchen, 46, in 2022 after 13 years of marriage, Brady has largely kept his personal life out of the headlines. The retired quarterback previously played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
However, he has been romantically linked with several A-listers, including reality star Kim Kardashian, 46, model Irina Shayk, 40, and 25-year-old media personality Alix Earle.
Earlier this year, Brady played coy and said he is too busy to dip his toes back in the dating pool.
In January, the seven-time Super Bowl champion told People: ‘I don’t have much time for a personal life or much time for myself, but I love working, and I love my kids.
‘I like to be busy and try to really stay fulfilled in the things I’m doing, so I’m working on some really cool projects and I’m involved with some great teams of people that are doing some really positive things.’
He continued: ‘My oldest [son] is 18. But seeing him thrive and grow, and there’s nothing greater for a parent when you’re seeing your kids do well. I’m so blessed in so many parts of my life.’
Like Brady, Swanepoel has kept her dating life under wraps, but she previously admitted she is ‘very in tune with my children’s needs, then my own personal needs’ in an interview with V magazine in 2023.
The budding romance has reportedly driven a wedge between Swanepoel and her best friend of 15 years, Joan Smalls.
The budding romance has reportedly driven a wedge between Swanepoel and her best friend of 15 years, Joan Smalls, who has also been romantically involved with the NFL star-turned-Fox Sports commentator. Above, Swanepoel and Smalls in 2019
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The Puerto Rican stunner has also been romantically involved with the NFL star-turned-Fox Sports commentator.
According to Page Six, Swanepoel had urged Smalls to dump Brady while they were dating before taking up with him herself.
Smalls is said to be furious and is reportedly telling their mutual friends to pick sides, per the outlet.
The two have been close for 15 years, sharing numerous catwalks throughout their highly successful modeling careers.