Slovakian model Veronika Rajek was linked to Tom Brady earlier this week after she posted a few cryptic social media messages in which she teased “new beginnings” linked to the Hall of Fame quarterback’s retirement from the NFL coincided.
Rumors of a possible connection between the blonde bombshell, 26, and Brady, 45, surfaced last year when Rajek rocked to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in a Brady jersey.
She complimented the esteemed QB amid a series of sizzling snaps calling him a “legend” before expressing her love for the seven-time Super Bowl champion, and has since shared a series of social media messages praising her Support for Brady reaffirmed.
And on Tuesday night, Rajek shared an Instagram Story celebrating “new beginnings” and hours later posted a series of racy snaps to the platform lamenting the “retreat from the beach.”
Both posts came within hours of Brady’s own retirement on Wednesday morning, prompting some to speculate the pair were romantically linked after Brady split from longtime wife and model Gisele Bundchen in October.
But the Slovakian beauty, who previously said her body is “too dangerous” for social media and complained that “life is harder for beautiful people,” is married to compatriot Viktor Rajek, a former Winter Olympian and restaurant owner.
Rumors of a possible connection between the blonde bombshell, 26, and Brady, 45, surfaced last year when Rajek rocked to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game in a Brady jersey
Rajek rose to fame last year when she said her body is “too dangerous” for social media and that “life is harder for beautiful people,” claiming she has few friends and is treated differently because of her looks
Rajek posted a message on social media about new beginnings on Tuesday night. The next morning, she posted racy snaps to Instagram, lamenting her “retirement from the beach.”
Tom Brady announced his retirement in a video posted to social media on Wednesday morning
The model is married to fellow countryman Viktor Rajek, a former winter sports enthusiast and restaurant owner
Veronika Rajek was crowned Miss Slovakia 2016 and has modeled for various designers including Dolce and Gabbana, Vera Wang and Moschino.
Her looks have garnered the Vienna-based model more than 3 million followers on Instagram, and she now travels the world creating content for social media.
In December, she expressed her admiration for Brady when she traveled to the United States to see his impressive performance in the Bucs’ 17-16 win over New Orleans.
“I watched the LEGEND and if anyone asks me again if I love Brady yes I love him,” Rajek wrote on Instagram after the game.
“And show me someone who doesn’t. Even his haters love him because they know he’s the one [goat emoji] @tombrady thanks for a great show #GOATFOREVER.’
Brady posted the video announcing his retirement early Wednesday morning and said: “Good morning guys. I’ll get straight to the point. I’m retiring forever.
“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning I thought I’d just hit record and let you guys know first.”
“It’s not going to be long-winded. All you get is a super emotional farewell essay and I’ve used up mine last year, so…really, thank you to each and every one of you who support me.
“My family, my friends, my teammates, my competitors. I could go on forever, there are too many. Thanks guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream. I wouldn’t change anything. Love you all.’
Brady’s final season ended when he and the Buccaneers were defeated 31-14 by the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Wild Card round of the playoffs.
Brady and ex-wife Gisele Bundchen announced their divorce in October after 13 years of marriage.
Brady announced he was retiring from the NFL in February 2022, only to turn back and reverse the decision 40 days later.
Many believed that Brady’s return to the NFL became a bone of contention for Bummel and ultimately led to their split, though the couple said they simply “grew apart.”
Meanwhile, Rajek’s blonde hair, tanned complexion and tall, slender frame has drawn many comparisons to Brady’s ex-wife.
Brady ran off the field for the last time a few weeks ago after losing to the Dallas Cowboys
Brady & ex-wife Gisele Bundchen (R) finalized their divorce in October after 13 years of marriage. Rajek’s blond hair, tanned complexion, and tall, slender frame have drawn comparisons to cuffs
Rajek caused controversy last year when she said her body is “too dangerous” for social media as people constantly troll her for being “naturally perfect”.
The model said her toned physique has made her a victim of Cancel culture, as “jealous” trolls constantly “physically shame” the model for her good looks.
Rajek insisted she uses her platform to spread body positivity, but people assume she’s “privileged” and keep trying to “take her down”.
“My body is seen as a danger on social media and I get fired from trolls all the time because I’ve done absolutely nothing but share photos of my body,” she said.
“Nowadays you see a lot of overweight or even obese women online talking about body positivity, but when a beautiful, tall woman wants to be positive in her own skin, people want to attack me and call me privileged.
“They’re just jealous of my naturally fit body. Some people even report my Instagram account for insulting my slim looks and making me lose money and job.
“I’m not sharing anything X-rated or controversial, I just want to show myself and my body.
The Instagram model says her toned physique has made her a victim of the abandonment culture, as “jealous” trolls constantly “physically shame” the model for her good looks.
“I don’t understand why my version of body positivity is wrong.
‘I am a model; shouldn’t models be sexy?’
The 6ft model, who once paid £75 for a breast exam to prove to her followers that her 36D cup size is real, previously made headlines with a controversial statement claiming “life is tough for beautiful people “.
She explained how she was bullied at school by kids who called her “desk” and “giraffe” because of her previously flat chest and tall frame.
Today, she says, most of the trolls who target her are women.
She said: “If you are too beautiful, your body is seen as a threat to society.
“Actually I come from a poorer country and had to work hard to be where I am today.
“I think people want to punish me for my success, but everything about me is natural.”