Tom Brady

Latest News: Tom Brady to be Roasted on Netflix in Star-Studded Event

Tom Brady’s competitive nature seems as strong as ever as he prepares to be the subject of a Netflix roast. The legendary quarterback, often referred to as the GOAT, will take center stage in The Greatest Roast of All Time (GROAT), airing on Sunday, May 5, at 8 p.m. ET, hosted by comedian Kevin Hart.

The roast, featuring a lineup of friends and former teammates, including Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, promises to deliver plenty of laughs at Brady’s expense. Even his longtime head coach, Bill Belichick, is rumored to be making an appearance. However, according to comedian Jeff Ross, Brady isn’t just a passive participant. He has crafted his own set of sharp, “ruthless” jokes aimed at the night’s special guests.

“I think he might have the best set of the night,” Ross shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, noting that Brady has been working on his material with the same determination he brought to the football field. “He wants to win his own roast.”

Ross also teased “a few giant surprises” during the event, but if Brady’s adaptability as a quarterback is any indication, the NFL legend will be ready for whatever comes his way.

Who Is Tom Brady?

Tom Brady is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history, holding a record seven Super Bowl championships. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000, Brady quickly became a cornerstone of the franchise, earning three NFL MVP awards and five Super Bowl MVP honors over the course of his illustrious career. He retired after the 2022 season, having cemented his legacy as a dominant force in the NFL.

One of the notable controversies in his career was the “Deflategate” scandal in 2015, when an investigation found that Brady was likely aware of the illegal deflation of footballs before a key playoff game. As a result, he was suspended for four games at the start of the 2016 season. However, Brady rebounded strongly, leading the Patriots to a dramatic victory in Super Bowl LI, overcoming a 28-3 deficit against the Atlanta Falcons.

After 20 seasons with the Patriots, Brady joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, guiding them to a Super Bowl victory in February 2021. Off the field, he was married to supermodel Gisele Bündchen for 13 years before they divorced in 2022.

NFL Career with the New England Patriots

Tom Brady’s legendary NFL career began when he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. Initially serving as a backup quarterback, Brady appeared in only one game during his rookie season.

However, the 2001 season marked a turning point. After starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe suffered an injury, Brady stepped in and quickly established himself as a formidable leader with a powerful arm. Under his command, the Patriots achieved an impressive 11-3 record in the 14 games he started. His leadership culminated in the team’s victory at Super Bowl XXXVI, where they defeated the St. Louis Rams, and Brady earned his first Super Bowl MVP award.

Brady’s success continued, leading the Patriots to another Super Bowl victory in 2003 at Super Bowl XXXVIII, where they triumphed over the Carolina Panthers. His outstanding performance earned him his second Super Bowl MVP. In the 2004 season, Brady once again led his team to victory, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 at Super Bowl XXXIX.

In 2005, Brady signed a six-year contract extension with the Patriots, further solidifying his commitment to the team. By the 2006 season, the Patriots had posted a strong 12-4 regular-season record.

Near-Undefeated Season and Injury Setback

The 2007 season was one for the history books. With star wide receiver Randy Moss on the roster, the Patriots developed one of the most explosive offenses in NFL history. Brady set a then-record with 50 touchdown passes and was named NFL MVP. The team completed an undefeated regular season but suffered a heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.

In 2008, Brady faced a major setback when he suffered a severe knee injury in the first game of the season, requiring multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. As a result, he missed the entire season, prompting speculation about the future of his career. However, Brady returned in 2009 and proved the skeptics wrong, signing a new contract with the Patriots in 2010.

In the 2011 season, Brady once again led the Patriots to the Super Bowl, where they faced the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Despite a valiant effort, the Patriots lost 21-17. Brady’s then-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, famously asked friends and family to pray for a Patriots victory, but the Giants emerged victorious.

Brady continued to make headlines in December 2012, during a dramatic game against the San Francisco 49ers. Despite leading a remarkable comeback from a 28-point deficit in the fourth quarter, the Patriots ultimately lost 41-34. Reflecting on the game, Brady expressed pride in his team’s resilience, remarking, “I’m really proud of the fact our guys never blinked an eye down 28 points against probably the best defense in the league.”

Deflategate and Super Bowl XLIX Win

Following the 2014 season, the name “Deflategate” became synonymous with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The controversy arose after the Patriots decisively defeated the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship Game, where it was discovered that several of the footballs used by the Patriots were underinflated—one by as much as two pounds per square inch below the NFL’s minimum limit. Allegations of rule violations quickly surfaced, with Brady denying any involvement, stating, “I didn’t alter the balls in any way, [and] I would never have someone do something that was outside the rules.”

This incident drew increased scrutiny due to a prior event in 2007 when Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was fined $500,000 after the team was caught videotaping an opposing coach’s signals, a violation of league rules. The combination of these two scandals heightened the media frenzy surrounding Deflategate.

Despite the turmoil, Brady remained focused on leading his team to Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks. Brady set a Super Bowl record with 37 completions, orchestrating a comeback from a 10-point deficit to secure a thrilling 28-24 victory. This win solidified his legacy, making him the third quarterback to capture four Super Bowl championships and the second to claim three Super Bowl MVP awards, further establishing him as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.

The Deflategate saga resurfaced in May 2015 when an investigative report by Ted Wells concluded that Brady was “generally aware” that a Patriots locker room attendant had tampered with footballs before the AFC Championship Game. As a result, Brady was suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season, a punishment upheld by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in July after an appeal. Brady and the NFL Players Association filed a lawsuit, and in September, a federal judge overturned the suspension, citing legal deficiencies. However, the NFL appealed the ruling, and in 2016, the suspension was reinstated. Brady ultimately accepted the four-game suspension in July 2016.

Historic Super Bowl LI Victory

Despite his early season suspension in 2016, Brady led the Patriots to yet another Super Bowl appearance, defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs. Before Super Bowl LI, Brady expressed his personal motivation to win, dedicating the game to his mother, who was battling an illness. “She’s the one I want to win for,” he told reporters.

With his mother in attendance at Houston’s NRG Stadium and millions watching worldwide, Brady delivered a performance for the ages. In the first overtime game in Super Bowl history, he guided the Patriots to a dramatic 34-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Brady’s fifth Super Bowl title set a new benchmark for NFL quarterbacks, surpassing the four titles held by legends Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. His heroic effort, leading a 25-point comeback and throwing for a Super Bowl-record 466 yards, earned him his fourth Super Bowl MVP award. Super Bowl LI also marked Brady’s seventh appearance in the championship, another NFL record, further cementing his status as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the sport’s history.

More Records and Super Bowl LIII Win

Demonstrating remarkable longevity and skill at age 40, Tom Brady achieved an NFL-leading 4,577 passing yards while guiding the New England Patriots to a 13-3 record in the 2017 season. He dismissed rumors of a rift between himself, head coach Bill Belichick, and team owner Robert Kraft. However, a significant concern arose in mid-January 2018 when Brady sustained a hand injury during practice just days before the AFC Championship Game. Despite needing over ten stitches to close the wound, Brady showcased his resilience, leading the Patriots to a comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, highlighted by a late touchdown pass that secured his eighth AFC title.

Brady continued to excel in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles, surpassing his previous year’s performance with a record-breaking 505 passing yards. Nevertheless, the Patriots found themselves in a challenging position throughout the game, often playing from behind due to the strong performance of Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. In a dramatic conclusion, Brady’s last-second pass into the end zone was intercepted, resulting in a heartbreaking 41-33 defeat for New England.

Despite this disappointing outcome, Brady’s status as the gold standard at the quarterback position remained uncontested. The NFL Network recognized him as the league’s top-ranked player heading into the 2018 season. While there were signs of decline—evidenced by 11 interceptions, his highest total since 2013—Brady consistently rose to the occasion, leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl for the ninth time in his illustrious career. In stark contrast to previous high-scoring matchups, Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams was a defensive battle. Brady did not throw a touchdown pass but orchestrated two crucial fourth-quarter scoring drives, culminating in a 13-3 victory and marking his sixth Super Bowl win, the most by any player at any position.

Leaving New England for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Despite facing intense scrutiny regarding his performance as a 42-year-old quarterback, the New England Patriots started the 2019 season strong, winning eight consecutive games. However, they stumbled toward the season’s end, losing three of their final six games and suffering a first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Tennessee Titans.

After a season characterized by a decline in his passer rating to 88.0 and missing out on a Pro Bowl selection for the first time since 2008, Brady’s future in the NFL became a topic of speculation. Fans debated whether he would retire, re-sign with New England, or explore opportunities with other teams.

On March 17, 2020, Brady confirmed his intentions to continue his career elsewhere through a heartfelt statement on social media, expressing gratitude to Patriots fans for their unwavering support. He stated, “My children were born and raised here, and you always embraced this California kid as one of your own. I love your commitment and loyalty to your teams, and winning for our city means more than you will ever know.”

Just days later, on March 20, 2020, Brady announced his signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Shortly thereafter, he reunited with former New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, who came out of retirement to join him in Tampa Bay.

After an initial setback against the New Orleans Saints in the 2020 NFL season opener, Brady quickly got the Buccaneers back on track, leading them to three consecutive victories, including a remarkable five-touchdown performance. Following a midseason slump marked by a significant loss to the Saints, Brady rallied the team, ending the regular season with four consecutive wins and securing Tampa Bay’s first playoff berth in 13 years. In the playoffs, he threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns in a Wild Card victory over Washington and continued to excel, leading the Buccaneers to a conference title game for the 14th time in his career. The following week, despite throwing three interceptions, he overcame the odds to defeat the Green Bay Packers, becoming the fourth quarterback to lead two teams to the Super Bowl.

In February 2021, Brady achieved his seventh Super Bowl victory, outplaying Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in a 31-9 win.

First Retirement and Final Season

In February 2022, Brady announced his retirement after an illustrious 22-season career, stating, “I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention.” However, in a surprising turn of events, he reversed his decision the following month, announcing his return for one final season with the Buccaneers.

Despite the team’s inconsistency, finishing with a disappointing 8-9 record, they secured the NFC South division title and advanced to the playoffs. Unfortunately, their postseason run was cut short with a wild-card round loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Brady announced his retirement once again in February 2023, this time for good. However, his connection to the NFL remains strong. In the fall of 2024, he will embark on a lucrative television career as a color commentator for FOX Sports, reportedly signing a 10-year contract worth $375 million.

Ex-Wife Gisele Bündchen and Children

In addition to his illustrious career as a football player, Tom Brady was well-known as one half of one of pop culture’s most prominent power couples, alongside Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, until their divorce in 2022. The couple first met through mutual friends in 2006, embarked on a romantic relationship, and ultimately tied the knot in February 2009. Together, they have two children: son Benjamin, born in December 2009, and daughter Vivian, born in December 2012. Brady also has an eldest son, Jack, born in August 2007, from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan.

Brady and Bündchen announced their separation in October 2022, and their divorce was finalized shortly thereafter. While various reports suggested that the split was linked to Brady’s decision to reverse his retirement and return for an additional season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bündchen refuted these claims during a March 2023 interview with Vanity Fair. She stated, “What’s been said is one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Sometimes you grow together; sometimes you grow apart. When I was 26 years old and he was 29 years old, we met, we wanted a family, we wanted things together. As time goes by, we realize that we just wanted different things, and now we have a choice to make. That doesn’t mean you don’t love the person.”

Following the separation, Brady was romantically linked to Russian fashion model Irina Shayk, but reports indicated that their relationship concluded in October 2023, with the pair last seen together in January 2024.

Life Outside Football

Brady’s charisma and presence extend beyond the football field. He was named one of People magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People” in 2002 and hosted the acclaimed comedy show Saturday Night Live in 2005. His comfort in front of the camera has led to guest appearances in several television series, including animated hits like The Simpsons (2005) and Family Guy (2006), as well as Entourage (2009) and Living with Yourself (2019). His film credits include Stuck on You (2003), Ted 2 (2015), and 80 for Brady (2023), which follows a group of female friends, portrayed by Sally Field, Lily Tomlin, Rita Moreno, and Jane Fonda, on their quest to watch Brady play in the Super Bowl.

Brady also served as the executive producer for Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, a ten-episode docuseries that aired from 2021 to 2022, chronicling his NFL career and life beyond the sport.

In 2016, he launched TB12, a lifestyle and merchandise brand focused on health and fitness, complementing his 2017 book, The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance.

In October 2023, Brady gained approval from the WNBA to acquire a minority stake in the Las Vegas Aces franchise. He is also a minority owner of the English soccer club Birmingham City.

Net Worth

As of March 2024, Celebrity Net Worth estimates Tom Brady’s net worth to be approximately $300 million, largely attributed to nearly $500 million earned through endorsements, in addition to his NFL playing salary.