Tom Brady's Rep Shuts Down "Too Old" Dating Claim About Sofía Vergara

Tom Brady is shutting down any rumors that may be circulating about his dating life, particularly with Hollywood actress Sofía Vergara, as of late. The NFL legend, 47, faced backlash when a report surfaced that he felt the Modern Family star was "too old" for him to date. But his camp says nothing could be further from the truth. Brady's side acted similarly, with his representative forcefully denying the accusation in a statement released on July 10, under the headline. "Tom never said, nor would he ever say, anything like this," the rep told People. "It is pure fiction."

The rumor appears to have originated from an anonymous source, who reportedly told the Daily Mail that while Tom may find 53-year-old Sofía attractive, he has no plans to date her because she's old and set in her ways. The quote sparked an online outcry, and members of Brady's team issued apologies. The chatter began earlier this month after Sofía Vergara posted an image of her, Tom Brady, and J Balvin hanging out on a luxury superyacht. The picture sparked speculation about a potential relationship, but there was never an official confirmation. Instead, it was just a friendly hangout.

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What is clear is that Tom Brady is not about to let unfounded tabloid gossip shape his image. Brady's powerful rebuttal from his representation emphasizes that the athlete respects Vergara but will not let the false narrative pass unchallenged. A reliable force for his discipline outside the numbers and between the hash marks as within, the seven-time Super Bowl champion is not one to entertain gossip, especially when it smacks of ageism and misogyny.

For Sofía Vergara, the moment is a reminder of how women, especially those in the public eye past the age of 50, are routinely put under a loathsome, outdated microscope. As a much-loved actress and businesswoman, Vergara continues to push the envelope in Hollywood and remains a captivating presence, drawing the attention of some of the most sought-after individuals in the world. In celebrity news, the rumor mill can really turn. But Tom Brady wants to make it clear even in his case: respect and dignity are not optional, and he's not having any ageist talk.