Photo:Tom Brady/Instagram, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Tom Brady/Instagram, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Tom Brady’s latest adventure post-retirement might be his wildest yet.
One week after the 45-year-old NFL star wasspotted cozying up to model Irina Shayk in Los Angeles, Brady took his 14 million followers along as he set out for a safari with10-year-old daughter Vivian Lake.
The Super Bowl champ shared photos from the father-daughter excursion, including up-close-and-personal shots of a lion and elephant.
The pair checked out some big cats before moving on to zebras, which are Brady’s favorite members of the animal kingdom, according to Vivian. In one story, a handwritten message in the sand at the safari read, “My dad loves zebras.”
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The solo time with Vivian Lake comes on the heels of a possible new romance for the retired quarterback, whoended his marriage with model Gisele Bündchen last October.
A source told PEOPLE exclusively that Brady and Shayk, 37, “have been in touch for a few weeks,” and “there is a spark” between the model and retired NFL star.
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The source said Brady invited Shayk to “fly out and meet up in Los Angeles,” where the two were spotted cozying up during a romantic weekend. “They spent the night Friday and Saturday at a house” where Brady is staying, the source explained.
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“There is an attraction,” according to the source, who adds that Brady and Shayk “have never been involved romantically before” the summer fling began.
A second source told PEOPLE that the two first started talking when they were guests at billionaire art heir Joe Nahmad’s wedding to model Madison Headrick in Sardinia, Italy back in June.
After announcing his retirement the second time, the seven-time Super Bowl champ cited moretime with his children as a focus for the next chapter.
The NFL star said the love of the sport can’t beat out his dedication to his three children —Vivian Lake, 10, andBenjamin Rein, 13, whom he shares with ex-wifeGisele Bündchen, 42, and Jack, whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan. “They have watched enough of their dad’s games, and it’s time for me to watch their games,” he said.
source: people.com
