By Mark Gray
3:17pm PST, Feb 1, 2022
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The GOAT is leaving the field. On Feb. 1, Tom Brady formally announced that he is retiring from the NFL. Universally recognized as the "Greatest of All Time," Tom is leaving the league after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl wins. Due to his career, good looks and high profile marriage to supermodel Gisele Bundchen, Tom is more than just an athlete: He's also a celebrity in every way. After his announcement, Gisele paid tribute to him. with a lengthy Instagram post. "What a ride @tombrady ! So many memories! When I met you over 15 years ago, I didn't know the first thing about football. But cheering for you and seeing you do what you love most made me learn about this wonderful game to the point that I seriously believed I knew more than the referees! We always had a special champions playlist for every drive on our way to the game. As a family, we always prayed for you, celebrated and supported you in every game, cheered every win and suffered with every loss," she wrote. "I know how excited you are about the next chapter of your life. Watching you work so hard in your football career and seeing the dedication you are now putting into all your new endeavors is incredibly inspiring. There is nothing you can't achieve. I have always been here for you, you know that, and I'm as excited as you are for what the future holds!"
Many more celebrities took to Twitter to react to the huge news with shock, gratitude and admiration.
Click through to see how the entertainment world is publicly reacting to an NFL that will no longer include TB12…
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"There are a few tears shed in our house this morning. Thank you for redefining your position, for being such a huge inspiration, for setting the bar for excellence." —Gwyneth Paltrow
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"Congratulations, my brother. What a historic career. Now go enjoy that next chapter w/ that same passion, zest & mana." –Dwayne Johnson
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"Of all @TomBrady's many achievements, breaking Matt Damon's window might be #1. Congrats to the #GOAT on an amazing career and I wish you more vandalism to come" —Jimmy Kimmel
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Justin Bieber commented on Tom Brady's announcement with three heart emojis.
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"So proud of @TomBrady. Yesterday and today and I know you will do great things tomorrow. Looking forward to the next steps." –Bridget Moynahan, who shares son Jack with Tom Brady
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"Very proud of my friend @TomBrady. You inspired us all with your work ethic and passion. Congrats pal." –Kenny Chesney
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"@TomBrady made me a better singer. Tom made me a better song writer, a better leader, seeker and more driven to succeed while remembering to love what I do. He doesn't know it but he inspired me and lots of people like me. Thx TB 12" –Jon Bon Jovi
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"Congratulations, @TomBrady, on a magnificent career. I'm sure right now you're thinking about your most historic win of all." –Conan O'Brien
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"Congratulations to my man @TomBrady on retiring from the NFL… Tom, I know you hate to be called the GOAT but there is no other word to describe your achievements! Proud to call you a friend, brother and business partner." –Michael Strahan
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"Happy retirement to the [GOAT]. Enjoy it @TomBrady!!" –Guy Fieri
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"Congrats to the [GOAT], @tombrady on your retirement. 22 seasons, 7 championships, 3 MVPs, countless records. True greatness.. Can't wait to see what you do next. #Legend #TB12" –Alex Rodriguez
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"Congratulations to my friend Tom on an unbelievable football career. To do it as long as he did, at the highest of levels is absolutely incredible. It was an honor & privilege to compete against him on the field, and I truly appreciate his friendship off the field. I have always admired & respected his competitiveness, his dedication, his discipline, and his commitment to being the best. I with him the best in his next chapter. Congratulations again, pal!" –Peyton Manning
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"Thank you @TomBrady for 22 years that gave us 7 Super Bowls, several broken records, and making every teammate you played with better. That's why you are the GOAT (& I normally don't say anything good about Wolverines lol!). BUT I'm not only proud of you for your accomplishments on the football field but how you are building your company, TB12. Wishing you more great success in the future @TomBrady!" –Magic Johnson
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"The greatest ever" –The Weeknd
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"love u bro absolute joy to watch" –Shaquille O'Neal
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"Absolute legend !!!" –Derek Hough
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"You earned it, thank you so much for all you gave!" –Big Sean
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"Congrats to the Greatest. @TomBrady #12" –Russell Wilson
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"Congrats bro! Enjoy the next chapter" –Michael Phelps
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"Thank you @TomBrady for giving us 2 incredible years. Thank you for helping shift the culture of @Buccaneers and #tampabay" –Nick Carter
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"Congratulations on an incredible career"–Naomi Osaka
"Until I hear it from @TomBrady I don't believe it." –Dane Cook
"The GOAT is Gone. @TomBrady is retiring & dare I say that I will miss him?…The greatest of all time, what can I say? You'll be missed, even by Giants fans." –Michael Rapaport
"Upon the retirement of outstanding quarterback Tom Brady I'd like to congratulate Bill Russell on his 11 championship rings." –Tom Morello
"The Man with the Golden Arm… what a player, what a career. 7-time Super Bowl champion, 5-time Super Bowl MVP, 22yrs of quarterback genius. Congrats @TomBrady – one of the all-time NFL greats." –Piers Morgan
"Well done, @TomBrady. The [GOAT]. Congrats on a legendary career. No one has ever been better under center." –Craig Melvin
