The 2025 edition of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is turning heads, and not just because of its models. NFL legends Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are unexpectedly part of this year’s spotlight. When SI Swimsuit released a teaser for its New York Launch Week on Instagram, fans were quick to react. The caption read, “NYC Launch Week unlocked… You didn’t think we’d keep things quiet, did you?”—hinting that this year’s edition would be far from ordinary.
What truly stirred excitement was the pairing of Camille Kostek, longtime girlfriend of Gronkowski, and Brooks Nader, rumored to be romantically linked to Brady. Their photoshoot seemed to subtly echo the bond once shared by Brady and Gronkowski—only this time, through their significant others. The partnership between Kostek and Nader in the shoot feels like a stylish homage to the football duo, showing off not just glamour, but a shared history in a new light.
The full issue is set to release later in the spring, and fan anticipation is growing. Returning to the spotlight is Olivia Dunne, LSU’s standout gymnast and social media sensation. She’s featured in a leopard-print bikini in one of the previews, marking her final year at LSU with another appearance in the magazine. Dunne’s rising fame and athletic talent make her a key face of this edition.
Kostek and Nader, close friends, are also making their return to the magazine. Their synergy is being celebrated—described as the modern-day “duo” fans didn’t know they needed. This friendship has been highlighted before, notably in the 2023 SI Swimsuit style guide when both wore similar double-layer bikinis by the L.A.-based swimwear brand SAME. Nader went with a pink-and-blue combo, while Kostek opted for a blue underwire top with a striped halter, showing off their complementary styles.
Amid all the buzz surrounding the photoshoot and Brady’s rumored relationship with Nader, his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen is making headlines for a very different reason. According to reports, Bündchen and her partner, jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente, have not only welcomed a baby boy but are also planning to get married. Their daughter, Vivian, is said to be helping plan the ceremony, signaling that both of Bündchen’s children are accepting Valente and the new family dynamic.
Sources close to the couple describe their life together as calm and peaceful—quite different from Brady’s famously high-intensity lifestyle. Bündchen is reportedly thriving in this new chapter, far removed from the early morning routines and strict regimens of the TB12 era.
As for Brady, his post-NFL life is going strong. Between a $375 million deal with Fox Sports and ownership in the Las Vegas Raiders, he remains in the public eye and continues to grow his influence in media and sports. Co-parenting with Bündchen is described as healthy and respectful, with both parties focused on providing a loving environment for their children. Sources say there are no hard feelings between the two, and both genuinely hope the other finds happiness.
With speculation about Brady’s new romance and Bündchen’s upcoming wedding, it seems both are moving on and finding joy in their own ways. Whether the SI Swimsuit feature is a career pivot, a media moment, or just fun, fans are mostly here for it—as long as their favorite stars are happy.