Influencer Alix Earle has spoken candidly about the pressures of dating while in the public eye, a topic that has gained prominence following rumors of a past romance with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Earle, who recently ended a relationship with New York Giants player Braxton Berrios, shared her perspective in an interview with Us Weekly.
"I mean, my life is always out there," Earle stated ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix show, "Earle Meets World." She described the challenges of having personal moments, particularly those involving potential relationships, become public before she is ready.
"I think when it comes to dating and stuff, there's moments where things are put out there before I necessarily would want them out there — and not that I'm dating anyone — but you're standing next to someone and all of a sudden it's a big story, and I think that's hard to navigate," she explained.
Earle and Brady were reportedly seen together on New Year's Eve in St. Barts. Video footage from the event showed the two interacting, leading to widespread speculation. They were also seen together at a Super Bowl party.
Earle acknowledged the effort she makes to protect the privacy of others involved in such situations. "So that's been tricky," she admitted.
In addition to the Brady rumors, Earle has recently been linked to Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. The pair were seen together at a private members' club in London in July and later seen partying in Ibiza.
Her upcoming Netflix reality series, "Earle Meets World," is set to offer viewers an unfiltered look into her life and family dynamics. The show is described as focusing on "Gen Z's ultimate 'It' girl."
This public scrutiny of her personal life echoes past family experiences. In 2008, Earle's father, TJ Earle, was involved in a scandal that reportedly led to his divorce from her mother, Alisa, in 2013. TJ Earle later married Ashley Dupré.
With over 14 million followers across TikTok and Instagram, a recent inclusion on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential online creators, and a growing business portfolio including her skincare line Reale Actives, Earle has established herself as a significant figure in the digital and business world.