Alix Earle emerged from the endless scroll of social media to become one of the internet’s most unmistakable personalities. Born in New Jersey and shaped by her time at the University of Miami, she turned candid “Get Ready With Me” videos on TikTok into a platform of millions, where beauty, honesty and brand power collided in an era defined by digital fame.
That reach has taken her from makeup tutorials and viral trends to the spotlight of unexpected headline speculation — most recently after she was seen close to NFL legend Tom Brady during a New Year’s Eve celebration in St. Barths, a moment that bridged internet culture and the kinds of public fascination usually reserved for athletes and Hollywood stars.
From TikTok to Time100: The Rise of Alix Earle
Alix Earle’s path to prominence began far from celebrity red carpets and NFL buzz. A graduate of the University of Miami with a marketing degree, she first captured attention by sharing candid “Get Ready With Me” videos and lifestyle content on TikTok, where her authenticity turned millions of followers into an engaged community.
Alix Earle attends the 2025 LACMA Art+Film Gala (Source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Alongside makeup tutorials and day-to-day vlogs, she launched the podcast Hot Mess with Alix Earle, exploring relationships, mental health and fame with a frank voice that helped her stand out in a sea of digital creators.
By 2023, her influence had earned her spots on both TIME100’s list of top creators and Forbes 30 Under 30, confirming her as a major player in the social media landscape. She is currently 25 years old, having celebrated her birthday on December 16.
Earle’s evolution continued into 2024 and 2025, with high-profile appearances like being the first digital cover model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and placing second on Dancing With the Stars season 34, moments that broadened her visibility beyond TikTok fame and into mainstream pop culture.
Love, Breakups and Rumor Mills: Alix Earle and the Brady Buzz
Alongside her career, Alix Earle’s personal life has also drawn public interest — especially her romantic history and the recent whirlwind of speculation involving NFL legend Tom Brady.
Following a highly publicized two-year relationship with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, she confirmed their split in December 2025, citing the challenges of long-distance and personal growth as core reasons for the breakup.
Alix Earle attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (Source: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
Her world shifted even further into the spotlight when video clips from a New Year’s Eve party in St. Barths surfaced showing Earle and the 48-year-old Brady spending time together, whispering and laughing in close proximity — an interaction that set off widespread dating rumors online.
Neither Earle nor Brady has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship, but the footage has sparked intense discussion about the possibility of a new chapter for both figures, especially given Brady’s profile and Earle’s high visibility on social media.
