Tom Brady reignited online firestorm for ‘inappropriate' kiss with son Jack in viral photos
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icon Tom Brady has spent over two decades in the spotlight, winning seven Super Bowls and redefining what it means to be a champion quarterback. But in 2018, and again in late 2022, the headlines around him weren't about football.
Instead, they revolved around a personal moment with his son, Jack Brady, that sparked public debate—and resurfaced old criticism.
A father-son moment that went viral for all the wrong reasons
Back in 2018, Tom Brady faced scrutiny when an episode of his Facebook docuseries Tom vs Time aired a moment where his then 11-year-old son gave him a kiss on the lips while Brady was on a massage table. At the time, it stirred a mixed response—some called it a sweet display of affection, while others labeled it 'awkward' and 'too much.'
Fast forward to December 2022, when Brady shared a few poolside photos on Instagram with Jack, now a teenager. In one picture, he kissed his son on the neck; in another, Jack appeared resting comfortably on his dad. While many fans defended the images as wholesome and normal, critics once again flooded the comments, calling it 'cringy' and 'weird.'
One user commented, 'Why dude, again, why those mouth kisses, this kid has to get picked on so much in school,' highlighting how some online observers continue to interpret Brady's parenting style through a lens of discomfort.
Public love and private parenting under the NFL spotlight
Brady, who had recently returned from a brief retirement at the time, was navigating a turbulent period—both personally and professionally. Amid his divorce from Gisele Bündchen and a rocky NFL season, his social media posts with Jack may have been his way of holding onto normalcy and expressing love during a chaotic chapter.
While many argue that a father showing open affection toward his child should never be controversial, the repeated backlash reveals how differently people interpret public displays of parental love—especially when it involves a celebrity.
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For Brady, the moment likely wasn't meant to be provocative. It was just a father and son, enjoying time together. But in the world of social media and celebrity culture, even the most personal gestures can be turned into headlines. And for someone like Tom Brady, who's used to both praise and pressure, it was just another day in the public eye.
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