FLORIDA, MIAMI: On October 6, Alix Earle posted a sultry picture of her and Braxton Berrios to Instagram to celebrate his 28th birthday. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver held Earle as they kissed while both were dressed in their bathing suits. Earle's caption read simply, "hbd nfl man."
Over the course of their alleged romance, Earle has jokingly referred to Berrios as "NFL man" to her millions of social media followers.
Although Berrios was not included in the photo by Earle, the NFL player left a comment on the page saying, "Big fan of this."
Alix Earle and Braxton Berrios' relationship timeline
Here is everything we know about Earle and Berrios, whose relationship has largely been the subject of rumors up until this point.
June 10, 2023:
The day after going to a Miami Heat game, Earle posted an "un-GRWM" TikTok. Although she avoided mentioning Berrios by name in the video, she answered a supporter who asked, "Are we not going to mention Braxton?" Earle answered, "We went to the game, yes, haha."
@alixearle much more put together at the end hahah #ungrwm #miami #nightout ♬ original sound - alix earleJune 23, 2023:
Earle shared a rumored romance video on TikTok during a trip to the Hamptons, revealing the NFL man's arm in the frame and hugging a man on her bed. Despite fans questioning the authenticity of the video, Earle replied that they were not dating but sharing content with fans.
@alixearle Big al CANNOT wait to see all her frjends 😭🫣🤩🫶🏼 #travelwithme #hamtpons #palmtreemusicfestival ♬ Young Folks - Shindig SocietyJune 28, 2023:
TikTok star Earle shared a behind-the-scenes video of her and her mystery man trying shish kabobs. Despite not showing the man's face, Earle shared several sweet clips of the couple, including an opening shot and a snippet of their reflection in the window.
@alixearle Fun date night idea … except we ended up ordering chipotle HAHAHA #grwm #grilling #summernights #dateidea #miami ♬ Someday - The StrokesJuly 12, 2023:
Alix Earle and Berrios appeared on the red carpet together at the ESPY Awards. While Earle wore a strapless leather gown, Berrios, who has been in the NFL since 2018, wore a light pink suit.
In typical Earle manner, she uploaded a video to TikTok detailing her preparation for the awards ceremony, including her makeup routine.
“You guys can probably guess who I’m going with today,” she said in one tape after stating that she was going as a "plus one" without mentioning Berrios by name.
@alixearle Wait until you guys see the FINAL LOOK OMGGG .. i think my fav ever #espys #grwm ♬ original sound - alix earleSeptember 20, 2023:
Alix Earle addressed the negativity surrounding her relationship with an NFL star during her appearance on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast.
Alex Cooper queried Earle about being a "mistress" and "homewrecker," questioning whether she was "hooking up" with the unnamed NFL player while he was still in a relationship. Earle defended her actions, asserting that they were not together at the time.
Earle also explained that she was checking for receipts and expressing concern about the consequences.
Berrios, who was in a relationship with Sophia Culpo, previously addressed allegations of infidelity in an Instagram story, stating he wanted the situation to end and move on. He believed the relationship was healthy but ended in January due to disagreements, according to TODAY.
September 24, 2023:
Earle and Berrios publicly confirmed their relationship, posting a photo of them embracing on the sidelines at Hard Rock Stadium. Earle playfully joked about Berrios' stained uniform, and they also shared a TikTok video discussing their upcoming game.
@alixearleYou know we had to bring this sound back
♬ som original - nostalgiaEarle also shared TikTok videos alluding to their romance, including a moment from 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' where she lip-syncs to Vanessa Hudgens' character and shares a funny moment where she gave "NFL man" a hug.
October 6, 2023:
Earle shared a photo on Instagram, disclosing their plan for a boat trip on Berrios' 28th birthday. However, Berrios had a different surprise in mind.
Earle posted various clips of them together, including embracing in a hug, using his chest as a pillow, and sharing a digital camera with a photo of the couple on Instagram.
