Who is Joan Smalls?
Joan Smalls is a Victoria's Secret model. Reports say she is a longtime friend of supermodel Candice Swanepoel and that one report linked her to Tom Brady. Reports also say the Brady relationship has caused tension between her and Swanepoel. The reported feud has not been confirmed.
Why it's in the news
Tom Brady's relationship with Candice Swanepoel became public recently, and reports say it has caused tension with Joan Smalls, a fellow Victoria's Secret model and Swanepoel's longtime friend. The reported feud has not been confirmed.
- Joan Smalls — Tom Brady's romance with Candice Swanepoel sparks reported model feud
Background
Joan Smalls is a fashion model who works with Victoria's Secret, the American lingerie brand known for its runway shows. Sources describe her as a longtime friend of Candice Swanepoel, who is also a Victoria's Secret model.
Recent coverage concerns Tom Brady, the former NFL quarterback. Sources state that Brady has reportedly been dating Swanepoel, and that the relationship became public over a weekend. One report said it had been going on since earlier in the summer. Brady was previously married to Gisele Bündchen, another Victoria's Secret model.
Sources also state that one report said Smalls had previously been linked to Brady. Some social media users said Swanepoel broke "girl code" among models by dating him. Other coverage described a reported feud between Smalls and Swanepoel. Neither the feud nor the claims about Smalls have been confirmed.
What people are asking
Is Joan Smalls dating Tom Brady?
No current source states this. One report said Smalls had previously been linked to Brady. The sources do not describe a current relationship between them.
Is Joan Smalls feuding with Candice Swanepoel?
Reports say there is tension between them, but the feud has not been confirmed.
Is Joan Smalls a Victoria's Secret model?
Yes. Sources describe her as a Victoria's Secret model.
Who is Candice Swanepoel?
Candice Swanepoel is a supermodel. Sources describe her as a Victoria's Secret model and a longtime friend of Joan Smalls.
Is Joan Smalls married?
The sources do not say whether Joan Smalls is married or has a husband.