The Secret Birthday Bash: Discover Why Tom Brady Spends Big Day Away from Girlfriend Irina Shayk

Tom Brady intends to celebrate his 46th birthday in the company of his cherished children. A reliable source exclusively reveals that Brady, who recently journeyed to Africa, will be rejoicing with his little ones on this special occasion. Irina Shayk, his newfound love interest, is noticeably absent from the affair.

Still enjoying his African getaway, the former NFL quarterback, who has a 15-year-old son named Jack with his ex Bridget Moynahan, as well as a 13-year-old son named Benjamin and a 10-year-old daughter named Vivian with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, continues to spend time with Irina, according to an insider.

According to a source, he will not be celebrating his birthday with her as he is currently abroad and prioritizing his family. Another source reveals that Brady and Shayk's relationship is still in its early stages, but they are both enjoying their time together.

Brady and Shayk, both 37, fueled rumors of a romantic relationship after being seen intimately together in Los Angeles last month. Photographs obtained by Page Six captured the retired athlete tenderly caressing Shayk's face outside Hotel Bel-Air on July 22.

According to a source in July, Brady and the model developed a natural connection. They exchanged numbers in June after being introduced at a wedding. The source added that their chemistry is already incredibly strong, and although it's early in the relationship, both Brady and Shayk are happy and taking things as they come.

Brady's interest in getting to know Irina better was revealed by a second insider in July. However, the source emphasized that Brady's main priorities at the moment are his children and enjoying himself. Prior to his relationship with Shayk, Brady was in a relationship with Moynahan from 2004 to 2006. Following the end of that relationship, Brady began dating Bündchen in December 2006. It was during this time that Moynahan discovered she was pregnant with Brady's child, and their son, Jack, was born in 2007.

Brady and Bündchen tied the knot in February 2009. However, after 13 years of marriage, they divorced in October 2022.

Since then, Brady has expressed his desire to take on a more active role as a parent. In a June Instagram post, he wrote, "Being a Dad is the greatest thing in my life. I have gained valuable insight from my own father, and being able to pass that on to Jack, Benny, and Vivi is incredibly meaningful to me. They have taught me the importance of being present (though I still strive to improve daily) and cherishing every moment we have together as a family, because that is what truly matters."

He exclaimed, "I feel immense pride in being their father, witnessing their love for others and their ongoing acts of selflessness. I firmly believe that these admirable qualities are a direct result of the influence and support of everyone in their lives. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my incredible three children for granting me the privilege of being their dad."

On a different note, Shayk, on her part, shares a six-year-old daughter named Lea De Seine with her former partner Bradley Cooper. Shayk and Cooper, who were together for four years, ended their relationship in 2019. Following their separation, Shayk was briefly romantically linked to Kanye West.