Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios dated for over two years before quietly splitting in December 2025. Since then, their post-breakup run-ins — at music festivals, F1 parties, and Miami clubs — have become some of the most-watched moments in influencer culture this year.
Here is the complete, up-to-date story: how they met, why they broke up, what has happened every time they've crossed paths since, and where things stand as of June 2026.
Who Are Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios?
Alix Earle is one of TikTok's most-followed creators, known for her unfiltered "Get Ready With Me" videos, brand partnerships, and a candidness that turned her into a household name almost overnight. She built her platform on authenticity — including when that authenticity is uncomfortable.
Braxton Berrios is an NFL wide receiver who previously played for the Miami Dolphins and now plays for the Houston Texans. He came into mainstream public visibility partly through his relationship with Alix, though he was already known from an earlier high-profile relationship with model Sophia Culpo.
Together, they became one of the more recognizable influencer-athlete couples of the mid-2020s — which is why their breakup, and everything that followed, has been so closely watched.
How They Met (February 2023)
Their relationship started in Miami in February 2023. Alix revealed on her podcast Hot Mess in December 2023 that she first crossed paths with Braxton at a party. She described him as "super cool, super nice."
Two weeks after they met, she attended the Super Bowl — and the situation got complicated fast. Braxton had just come out of a public relationship with Sophia Culpo. At that Super Bowl, Alix recalled, he actually left at one point to go speak with his ex. She went in cautiously.
Over the next few months, Alix began teasing a mystery man on TikTok, referring to him only as "NFL Man." It became a running thread for her audience, who spent weeks trying to figure out his identity.
From "NFL Man" to Red Carpet Debut (July 2023)
The slow burn ended in July 2023, when Alix and Braxton made their red carpet debut at the ESPY Awards. Even then, she avoided using the word "boyfriend."
That changed in November 2023, during a Call Her Daddy live taping. Host Alex Cooper finally asked directly:
"Alix, do you have a boyfriend?"
"I mean… yes."
The crowd erupted. So did the internet.
From that point, the relationship became more public. They appeared at events together, featured in each other's content, and became a recognizable pairing in the influencer-athlete world. As recently as two months before their split, Alix was publicly calling Braxton "the best."
Why They Broke Up (December 2025)
On December 6, 2025, People confirmed that Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios had split after more than two years together. The breakup was described as mutual.
Alix addressed it directly in a TikTok that went viral within hours. The core issue was distance — both physical and logistical.
After Braxton was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Houston Texans, the couple had been doing long distance since roughly June 2025. On top of that, Alix joined Dancing with the Stars Season 34 in September 2025, relocating to Los Angeles for filming. The two hadn't seen each other regularly for months.
"We haven't gotten to see each other that often," Alix explained. She added that she felt she couldn't "be what Braxton needs" under the circumstances.
Alix finished DWTS as a finalist — a major career milestone — but the personal toll was significant. In a People interview, she described what happened after filming wrapped: "When things really started to slow down and settle in, I was like, 'Oh, I'm alone.'"
Post-Breakup: The Tom Brady Chapter (December 2025 – February 2026)
Just weeks after the breakup became public, Alix was spotted dancing with Tom Brady at a New Year's Eve party in St. Barths. The footage spread immediately.
She posted an Instagram recap of the trip with the caption: "Rumor has it we're still dancing." Typically Alix.
The two were seen together again at a private event during Super Bowl LX weekend in San Francisco in February 2026. A source told People they were "hooking up," though neither party confirmed anything. Brady's camp reportedly had mixed feelings about the public attention.
Shortly after, Alix was photographed wearing a shirt that read "On to Better." Whether aimed at Brady, Braxton, or just the general moment — she let the image do the talking.
Palm Tree Music Festival, Aspen (February 2026)
The first direct post-breakup encounter came in late February 2026, when both Alix and Braxton attended the Palm Tree Music Festival in Aspen, Colorado. They also both appeared at a pre-party hosted by SipMARGs, a beverage brand in which both hold investments.
Alix posted a TikTok afterward describing it as "honestly just really hard for me — really weird, really hard."
On the first night, she said, they were in the same space but never approached each other. She didn't want to "annoy him." She could see him at the edge of her vision all night. The forced casualness, the hyperawareness, the practiced indifference — anyone who has been through a breakup recognized exactly what she was describing.
The TikTok resonated widely, with millions of viewers sharing their own versions of being in the same room as an ex while pretending you're fine.
Sports Illustrated F1 Miami Party (April 30, 2026)
The second notable run-in came at the Sports Illustrated F1 Miami Grand Prix party on April 30, 2026.
Alix arrived in a red minidress. Videos circulated on TikTok showing her inside the packed venue. According to a source who spoke with Us Weekly, the two chatted at the event, with the run-in sparking "mixed emotions." No signs of rekindling. Just two people sharing social circles they had built together, now navigating those spaces separately.
For context on how celebrity social worlds make post-breakup life particularly complex, this behind-the-scenes look at entertainment culture offers useful perspective on why these situations play out so publicly.
Sips Margs Party, Palm Tree Club Miami (May 24, 2026)
This is the one that broke through into mainstream conversation.
Alix attended the Sips Margs event at Palm Tree Club in Miami on May 24. She went in feeling optimistic. "I saw my ex tonight, but we're on good terms, so it was like, normal and fine," she said in the TikTok she posted the next day.
Except it wasn't entirely fine.
While filming with friends on the dance floor, she got emotional. "And crying, I was," she admitted. "But sometimes you just can't help it. Sometimes you're just a girl, and sometimes water just falls out of your eyes, and sometimes that happens, and it's OK."
She called a cab. Went home. Cried to her dog.
That phrase — "cried to my dog" — became the most-shared line from the video. It resonated because it was so specific and so universal: holding it together in public, then falling apart the moment you're alone. Her comments section filled with people sharing their own version of that exact cab ride home.
Alix Opens Up on Get Real with Me
Away from the event circuit, Alix has been processing the breakup more deliberately through her YouTube interview series, Get Real with Me.
In a notable episode with content creator Jake Shane, she revealed that throughout the relationship, she never once went through Braxton's phone — she "trusted him" completely. She also admitted that in a past relationship, she had gotten "in trouble" when an ex went through her phone, specifically because of a group chat with her friends that apparently caused significant conflict.
These details matter not just as gossip — they give her audience a fuller picture of how she approaches relationships, and why this particular breakup has been so hard to process.
How Alix Earle Is Handling Single Life in 2026
Alix has been unusually candid about the realities of re-adjusting to single life after a two-year relationship.
In interviews, she described the first weeks post-split as emotionally disorienting: "I was very sad. But I also was just, like, so fresh and high off emotions." The real weight hit once Dancing with the Stars wrapped and the adrenaline faded.
At one point, she publicly committed to not dating anyone in 2026 — dedicating the year to learning to be comfortable alone. Whether the Brady situation fits that framework or sits outside it is something she's kept intentionally vague. The stated intention, at least, was genuine.
Her content has reflected this shift. Less couple content, more solo storytelling — building out Get Real with Me, leaning into brand work, and continuing to give her audience real, messy, unfiltered access to her life as it actually is.
For a broader look at how celebrity couples navigate public relationships and breakups, the story of Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet offers another recent example of high-profile romance playing out entirely in public view.
Current Status: Are Alix and Braxton Back Together? (June 2026)
No. As of June 2026, there is no confirmed reconciliation. Their post-breakup encounters have been described by sources as friendly, but with no indication of romantic rekindling. Alix has been open that she is focused on herself. Braxton has remained largely private about the situation.
Conclusion
The Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios story is compelling not because of celebrity drama alone, but because Alix has made a point of narrating it honestly — the discomfort of shared social spaces, the emotional unpredictability of post-breakup encounters, the gap between how you say you're doing and how you actually are.
From "NFL Man" to red carpet couple to crying in a Miami cab, it's a two-and-a-half-year arc that her audience has watched in real time. As of mid-2026, both appear to be moving forward separately, navigating the unavoidable reality of remaining in the same professional and social world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios break up?
The split was described as mutual, with long-distance strain as the primary factor. Braxton relocated to Houston after joining the Texans, while Alix spent the fall of 2025 filming Dancing with the Stars in Los Angeles. The couple had seen each other infrequently since June 2025. By December, both agreed the circumstances made the relationship unsustainable.
How long did Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios date?
They were together for approximately two and a half years, from early 2023 to December 2025. They went public at the ESPY Awards in July 2023 and officially confirmed the relationship in November 2023.
How many times have they run into each other since the breakup?
At least three documented occasions: the Palm Tree Music Festival in Aspen (February 2026), the Sports Illustrated F1 Miami party (April 30, 2026), and the Sips Margs party at Palm Tree Club Miami (May 24, 2026).
Is Alix Earle dating Tom Brady?
Neither Alix nor Tom Brady confirmed a relationship. They were spotted together on New Year's Eve 2025 in St. Barths and again at Super Bowl LX weekend in San Francisco. A source told People in February 2026 that they were "hooking up," but nothing further has been publicly confirmed.
What is Alix Earle's Get Real with Me series?
It is Alix's YouTube interview series featuring candid conversations with guests about relationships, personal growth, and real-life experiences. Several episodes have touched directly on her breakup with Braxton and the process of moving forward.
What did Alix Earle say about the Miami club run-in?
She posted a TikTok the following day describing the encounter as "normal and fine" — and then immediately clarified it was not entirely fine. She cried on the dance floor, called a cab home, and "cried to my dog." The video generated millions of views and a significant emotional response from her audience.
Where does Braxton Berrios play now?
After leaving the Miami Dolphins, Braxton Berrios now plays wide receiver for the Houston Texans.
