From left: Kim Kardashian, Michael Rubin, and Tom Brady.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty, AFF-USA/Shutterstock, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty, AFF-USA/Shutterstock, Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Michael Rubinis putting romance rumors surroundingKim KardashianandTom Bradyto rest.
Speculation around a potential relationship between the two grew during the Fanatics CEO’sstar-studded annual white partyon the 4th of July.
In a new interview withEntertainment Tonight, Rubin addressed the “crazy rumors” surrounding Kardashian, 42, and Brady, 45.
“Honestly, they’re just friends,” he said, noting howstories can get out of hand.
“Tom was with me a ton of the night and we were having fun, and Tom just doesn’t go out that much. It’s a rare sighting. And Kim doesn’t drink much,” he explained.
“So I think Kim’s10 or 12 shots she had, [and] Tom, you know, being fun, it just leads to rumors,” Rubin added. “We always want to laugh about it.”
Kim Kardashian at Michael Rubin’s White Party.Michael Rubin Instagram
Michael Rubin Instagram
Earlier this month, sources told PEOPLE there wasnothing romantic going onbetween the pair, though one insider claimed that the reality star was overheard saying she had a “crush” on him.
“[They] said hi briefly when she arrived at the party,” the first source recalled while another confirmed, “Kim and Tom barely even spoke at the party and barely even said hello.”
While the two may have initially exchanged brief pleasantries, Kardashian eventually gained someliquid courageand was heard “telling friends she has a crush on Tom,” according to the first source.
A third source confirmed nothing romantic happened despite her comment.
“They are friends and have a lot of respect for each other,” the source said. “Kim is very focused on her kids and her businesses, and not in a relationship right now.”
Bradyfinalized his divorcefrom wifeGisele Bündchenin October 2022. The pair — who share daughter Vivian, 10, and son Benjamin Rein, 13 — had beenmarried for 13 years.
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As for Kardashian, the SKIMS founderfinalized her divorcefromKanye Westin November 2022 after nearlyseven years of marriage. The exes share four kids together: North, 10, Saint, 7, Chicago, 5 and Psalm, 4.
source: people.com
