Ben Affleck Reportedly Putting His Past Romances To Good Use As A ‘Wingman’ To Help NFL Pal Deflect ‘Gold-Diggers’

Ben Affleck is said to believe that ex-NFL player Tom Brady could use some assistance when it comes to dating and that he’s the right man for the job.

According to a new report, the Oscar-winning actor has offered to become Brady’s “wingman” as he navigates the dating scene following his 2022 divorce from his ex-wife and supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

The reports come as Tom Brady’s personal life continues to gain interest, especially after news of his connection to influencer Alix Earle, who has since addressed their relationship on her reality show.

According to Globe Magazine, a source close to Affleck has revealed his intentions to help Brady with his dating life; apparently, the actor “would love to be Tom’s wingman.”

The source claimed that Brady, despite his “savvy” on the football field and in matters concerning his professional career, has not had a very smooth experience with relationships.

“As savvy as Tom has been with everything related to his life in football, women continue to be a challenge for him,” the source explained.

The source also suggested that Affleck’s own experience in navigating relationships while being in the limelight speaks to his ability to wingman for Brady and help him handle “gold-diggers.”

They said, “Ben’s been through those challenges and then some, especially in the last 10 years. He can read people and smell outright greed from a mile away now.”

The comments, while interesting, are yet to be confirmed by either Affleck or Brady, but the possibility of the duo teaming up to tackle the roughness of the dating world and manage so-called “gold-diggers” is certainly an interesting development.

Tom Brady’s Dating Life Has Remained In The Spotlight

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Brady’s romantic life has received some media scrutiny since his marriage to Bündchen ended in 2022. The former couple was married for 13 years before their eventual divorce.

According to People Magazine, Bündchen at the time described the end of her marriage to Brady as the “death of my dream.”

Since the split, the athlete has been romantically linked to several well-known women, including Kim Kardashian, Irina Shayk, Brooks Nader, and “Modern Family” star Sofía Vergara, but there was never any real confirmation of a relationship.

More recently, attention has turned to Alix Earle, the 25-year-old influencer who was reportedly seen together with Brady in St. Barths and has since been spotted together on other occasions.

The Former NFL Star Was ‘Hooking Up’ With Alix Earle

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Earlier in February, a source confirmed to People that Brady, 49, and Earle were reportedly “hooking up,” further igniting rumors that they were an item.

However, the influencer has addressed the rumors on an episode of her Netflix reality series “Earle Meets World.”

When asked by “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancer Jenna Johnson whether the relationship with Brady was real, she simply shrugged it off.

“No, I’m just having fun. I know, a lot has changed since last time,” Earle said.

Ben Affleck Has Experienced His Own Relationship Struggles

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Affleck’s supposed wisdom when it comes to navigating the dating scene is informed by the actor’s own well-documented romantic history.

The “Good Will Hunting” actor was married to actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and remained officially married for 13 years before their divorce was finalized in 2018.

Following their separation in 2015, Affleck was romantically linked to “Saturday Night Live” producer Lindsay Shookus and went public with their relationship in 2017.

The pair eventually split, with the actor going on to have a brief romance with model Shauna Sexton and then Oscar nominee Ana de Armas before rekindling his old relationship with “On the Floor” singer Jennifer Lopez.

Affleck and Lopez, who first dated in the early 2000s, got married in 2022. The second romance ended after Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, which was finalized the next year.

Affleck’s relationship record, according to the Globe source, is central to why he’d be a good fit to be Brady’s relationship guide, as he has learned lessons he can pass on to the athlete.

Tom Brady And Ben Affleck’s Longstanding Friendship

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Aside from being a relationship expert, Affleck has also had a longtime friendship with Brady, which puts him in a great position to act as a love coach for the quarterback.

In a 2016 appearance, Affleck, as well as fellow Oscar winner Matt Damon, demonstrated their friendship with Brady.

In the video, Affleck called Brady “the greatest quarterback who ever walked the earth,” and joked that he was better friends with the athlete than Damon.

The duo has remained friends for a very long time, which is perhaps why Affleck feels invested in salvaging Brady’s romantic life.