The Most Shocking NFL Breakups Ever: Unraveling the Turbulent Relationships of Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Kroy Biermann, Kim Zolciak, and Beyond

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's relationship and Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak-Biermann's relationship are examples of NFL love stories that didn't have a happy ending.

After retiring from football in February 2023, Brady started dating supermodel Gisele Bündchen in 2006. However, just two months later, he discovered that his ex-girlfriend, Bridget Moynahan, was pregnant with their first child. Their son, Jack, was born in 2007, and Gisele became his stepmother, despite the unforeseen circumstances.

Brady and Bündchen tied the knot in February 2009 and later welcomed their two children, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, in 2009 and 2012 respectively. However, after being together for 13 years, speculation arose in 2022 when Brady decided to come out of his retirement from pro football after just six weeks. The couple confirmed their separation in October of that year.

In May 2023, Zolciak-Biermann filed for divorce from Biermann after being married for 11 years. This led to a lengthy legal battle between the two. Biermann even accused Zolciak-Biermann of having a gambling problem in his attempt to gain full custody of their four minor children: Kroy "KJ" Jr., Kash, and twins Kaia and Kane. Zolciak-Biermann denied these allegations made against her parenting. (Biermann had previously adopted Zolciak-Biermann's oldest daughters, Brielle and Ariana, after their wedding in November 2011.)

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The Messiest NFL Splits of All Time: Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak and More

From Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen to Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak-Biermann, not all NFL love stories have a fairy tale ending.

Brady, who officially retired from football in February 2023, started dating the supermodel in 2006, just two months before discovering that his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan was expecting their first child. Their son, Jack, was born in 2007, and Gisele became his stepmother, despite being from Brazil.

Brady and Bündchen tied the knot in February 2009 and had two children together. They welcomed their son Benjamin in 2009 and their daughter Vivian in 2012. However, after being together for 13 years, there were rumors of a split in 2022 when Brady decided to come out of retirement from professional football after only six weeks. In October of that year, they officially announced their separation.

As for Zolciak-Biermann, she filed for divorce from Biermann in May 2023 after being married for 11 years. Their divorce proceedings became a lengthy legal battle, with Biermann claiming that Zolciak-Biermann had a gambling problem in his request for full custody of their four minor children: Kroy “KJ” Jr., Kash, and twins Kaia and Kane. Zolciak-Biermann denied these allegations about her parenting. (Biermann had previously adopted Zolciak-Biermann's oldest daughters, Brielle and Ariana, after their wedding in November 2011.)

Scroll below to revisit the messiest NFL breakups through the years:

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen

In March 2022, Brady's announcement that he had no intention of retiring caused strain in his relationship with Bündchen. In September 2022, it was confirmed that they had both sought legal advice for a divorce.

According to a source, in September 2022, Tom and Gisele still had differing views on his retirement and were living separately but maintaining communication.

One month later, the twosome confirmed via their respective Instagram Stories that they had privately finalized their divorce.

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Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari

Content: Having tied the knot in June 2013, The Hills star and Cutler's engagement was briefly called off before they eventually got married. However, after being together for seven years, Cavallari filed for divorce in April 2020. During that time, she accused Jay of engaging in inappropriate marital conduct, which she believed made living together dangerous and improper. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the main reason for their separation, while Jay did not respond to her allegations.

During their divorce proceedings, the couple engaged in disputes regarding the shared custody of their sons, Camden and Jaxon, as well as their daughter, Saylor. They also clashed over the residency of their mansion in Nashville and ownership of Cavallari's brand, Uncommon James. Ultimately, their divorce reached a conclusion in June 2022.

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Braxton Berrios and Sophia Culpo

The Miami Dolphins athlete and the Culpo Sisters star ended their relationship in early 2023 following speculations of infidelity with TikToker Alix Earle. Despite his ex's decision to share their drama on social media, Berrios dismissed the accusations and stated that their breakup had nothing to do with anyone else. In a June 2023 Instagram Story video, he expressed his desire for everyone to move on and pursue their own happiness.

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Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak-Biermann

Despite previously stating that divorce would never be considered in her household in 2017, Zolciak-Biermann ultimately decided to file for divorce in 2023. In response, Biermann claimed in his own filing that their relationship was beyond repair and requested sole custody of their four minor children.

In May 2023, the singer of "Don't Be Tardy" made a formal request for Biermann to undergo a drug test. Shortly after, he also requested that she undergo a psychological evaluation due to concerns about her behavior, alleging that it may hinder her ability to adequately care for the children.

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Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley

Content: The ex-Green Bay Packers legend began a romantic relationship with the actress during the summer of 2020. To the astonishment of their fans, they announced their engagement in February 2021. However, their relationship came to an end in February 2022, only to have a brief reconciliation just one month later.

According to a source, Shailene is uncertain about the possibility of reconciling. The source revealed, "He believes that their disparities are insignificant and that they would be an excellent match."

The exes ultimately did not get back together after their brief reunion. Rodgers moved on with Mallory Eden in 2023.

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Tom Brady and Bridget Moynahan

Shortly after ending their relationship, Moynahan shared the news with Brady that she was pregnant. Meanwhile, Brady had already moved on with Bündchen. In her 2018 memoir, Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life, Bündchen revealed that Brady informed her about his ex-girlfriend's pregnancy just two months into their relationship. The following day, the news spread like wildfire, leaving Bündchen feeling completely overwhelmed. Despite the challenging circumstances, Bündchen acknowledged that this period of her life brought about personal development and profound transformation.

The exes have continued to coparent son Jack through the years.

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Mike Caussin and Jana Kramer

Caussin and the One Tree Hill actress initially separated in 2016, shortly after Kramer gave birth to their daughter Jolie. It was disclosed at that time that Caussin had been unfaithful to his wife with multiple women. Following the revelation, Caussin sought treatment for his sex addiction and the couple patched things up in 2017, eventually adding a son named Jace to their family. However, Kramer later disclosed that Caussin experienced a significant relapse in his battle with addiction, although he did not engage in sexual activity with another woman. In April 2021, they decided to part ways permanently due to ongoing infidelity issues.

Despite their breakup, the country singer and Caussin have managed to establish a co-parenting routine. Furthermore, he has become friends with Kramer's fiancé, Allan Russell. (Kramer and the former soccer player announced in June 2023 that they were expecting their first child together.)

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Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson

Amidst swirling rumors in 2014 suggesting that Baskett had been unfaithful to the Girls Next Door alum shortly after the birth of their second child, Wilkinson took the drastic step of throwing her wedding ring into the toilet. Baskett, on the other hand, vehemently refuted the allegations. Initially, the couple decided to stay together despite the turmoil, with their primary focus being the upbringing of their son, Hank IV, and daughter, Aliyah. However, in April 2018, they made the heartbreaking announcement that they had officially split for good.

In May 2023, Wilkinson expressed her everlasting love for Baskett, referring to him as the exceptional father of their children. She emphasized that this sentiment alone is truly remarkable and, if circumstances change in the future, so be it. She revealed to Us, without any reservations, her enduring love for him, emphasizing that once you love someone, that love doesn't simply fade away.

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Josh Allen and Brittany Williams

Buffalo Bills QB and Williams, who had known each other since childhood, generated speculation about their breakup in April 2023 when she unfollowed him on social media. Although neither of them directly addressed the alleged split, rumors circulated suggesting that Allen had been unfaithful, which he made no public statement about at the time.

In June 2023, it was confirmed by Us that Allen had started a new relationship with actress Hailee Steinfeld. A source disclosed that their romance was thriving, with one month of dating being described as "going really great."