In the world of social media influencers, where personal lives are often laid bare for millions to see, TikTok star Alix Earle has built a massive following through her unfiltered honesty. But even those closest to her, her own family, have begun urging caution as she shares increasingly raw details about her emotional struggles. In a candid interview with Nylon magazine published on March 25, Earle, 25, revealed that her relatives expressed concern over her online vulnerability, telling her, “You have to stop. You look psychotic,” after she posted videos of herself crying and discussing her mental fluctuations.
Earle's rise to fame on TikTok, where she boasts millions of followers, has been marked by her willingness to document both the highs and lows of her life. From makeup tutorials to glimpses into her relationships, her content has resonated with fans who appreciate the authenticity. However, the influencer admitted in the Nylon piece that the level of disclosure has become a point of contention at home. “Recently I’ve shared a lot of my mental fluctuations and me crying online, and my family’s like, ‘You have to stop. You look psychotic,'” she recounted, highlighting the tension between her public persona and private boundaries.
Despite the family's warnings, Earle has grappled with how much to reveal, especially when it comes to her romantic life. She noted the challenge of pulling back after her audience became deeply invested in her previous relationship. “I think that’s been a really hard thing because everyone was so involved in my last relationship online. So I feel like that’s something where I would try to make sure it’s very concrete before sharing,” Earle said. Yet, true to her candid style, she added with a touch of self-awareness, “I say that now, and then I’m going to be blabbing about it.”
That last relationship, with NFL player Braxton Berrios, captivated Earle's followers from its early days. The couple began dating in 2022, and their romance played out publicly through social media posts and updates. Berrios, a wide receiver who has played for teams including the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins, and Earle shared moments of their long-distance dynamic, which ultimately proved challenging. According to a report from Us Weekly in December 2024, the pair ended their two-year relationship mutually after struggling with the distance. An insider told the publication at the time, “[The] majority of their relationship was long-distance and it was hard for them to navigate.”
Earle addressed the breakup directly with her fans in an Instagram video shortly after the split was reported. She explained the difficulties they faced, saying, “Braxton and I are no longer together. We have been doing long-distance since basically June and we haven’t got to see each other that often. It’s just been really difficult for me.” The influencer, who was competing on Dancing With the Stars in Los Angeles at the time, credited the experience with motivating her career ambitions, which influenced her decision to prioritize personal growth over the relationship.
“I think that was a scary thing for me to realize because it meant us not being in the same place,” Earle continued in the video. “A part of me also really wants to be focusing on myself right now. I just feel like I can’t be what Braxton needs. I want him to have someone who can be there for him 24/7 and support him. He wasn’t really expecting that of me … I constantly felt guilty.” She emphasized that the split was amicable, stating, “We’re on good terms and I don’t want anyone to come for him or be mean to him.” Earle described their paths diverging, saying, “We’re on two different paths,” and clarified that no wrongdoing was involved: “It’s not drama. It’s not because he did anything wrong or I did anything wrong. It just didn’t really feel like it was working out in the moment.”
The emotional toll of the breakup spilled over into Earle's content in the months that followed. In February 2025, she posted a TikTok video recounting a “really weird” encounter with Berrios at an event where they were in the same space but initially avoided speaking. “I was really emotional the first night,” she shared. “We were, like, in the same place, but we didn’t say ‘hi’ to each other, just ’cause I didn’t want to, like, go up and annoy him, I don’t know.” Earle described briefly approaching him later, adding, “It’s weird when you go from someone being, like, your best friend to being a stranger in the corner of the room. So that was tough — and by tough I mean terrible.”
Fans responded empathetically to the video, with one commenter drawing a parallel to Taylor Swift’s 2017 song “New Year’s Day” from her album Reputation. Earle, touched by the comparison, replied with a video of herself sobbing while listening to the track for the first time. Overlaid text read, “‘Alix Earle hasn’t been posting much.’ Probably bc this is me spiraling every night.” The post underscored the raw vulnerability that has become her brand, even as it draws scrutiny from her inner circle.
Berrios, 30, has largely stayed out of the public fray following the breakup, focusing on his football career. He signed with the New York Jets in 2021 before moving to the Patriots in 2024, where he continues to play as a receiver and return specialist. Sources close to the couple indicated that the long-distance aspect, exacerbated by Earle's commitments in Los Angeles and Berrios's travel for games, was a key factor in their decision to part ways. No further details on reconciliation have emerged, and both appear to have moved forward separately.
As Earle navigates life post-Berrios, rumors have swirled about new romantic interests. Earlier this year, she was linked to NFL legend Tom Brady, 48, with a source telling Us Weekly that the pair are “hooking up, but it’s not serious.” The connection, if true, would mark a high-profile shift for Earle, given Brady's status as a seven-time Super Bowl champion who retired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023 after a storied career with the New England Patriots. Neither Earle nor Brady has commented publicly on the reports, leaving the speculation to tabloids and social media.
Earle's approach to sharing her life online has not only shaped her career but also sparked broader conversations about the boundaries of influencer culture. With over 7 million TikTok followers as of early 2025, her content often blurs the line between entertainment and personal therapy. Psychologists and media experts have noted in various outlets that while such transparency can build community, it risks emotional burnout and privacy erosion—a sentiment echoed by Earle's family.
Looking ahead, Earle seems poised to continue her trajectory in entertainment. Her stint on Dancing With the Stars, where she competed in season 33 alongside partner Alan Bersten, brought her further into mainstream visibility, even if she didn't win. The experience, as she described, pushed her toward considering a permanent move to Los Angeles, a hub for influencers and celebrities alike. “Competing on Dancing With the Stars in Los Angeles ‘really motivated’ her,” according to her Instagram reflections, signaling potential expansions into TV or other media ventures.
The influencer's dating history, which includes past links to figures like baseball player Jack McGrath before Berrios, illustrates how her personal life fuels her online narrative. Us Weekly has chronicled much of this timeline, from casual flings to more serious romances, all amplified by her followers' engagement. As she weighs her family's advice against her instinct to “blab,” Earle remains a fixture in the digital spotlight, where authenticity is both her strength and her vulnerability.
For now, Earle is focusing on self-care amid the post-breakup adjustments. Her recent posts show a mix of glamorous outings and quieter moments, suggesting an effort to balance openness with restraint. Whether she heeds her family's call to dial back remains to be seen, but her track record points to more revelations on the horizon. In an industry driven by relatability, Earle's story serves as a microcosm of the pressures facing young influencers today.
As the entertainment world watches, Earle's next chapter—be it in romance, career, or content creation—promises to keep her audience hooked. With the rumor mill churning about Brady and beyond, one thing is clear: Alix Earle isn't shying away from the public eye anytime soon.