By Wonderwall.com Editors
5:00pm PST, Feb 4, 2023
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He's finally done — for real this time. Exactly a year after Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady announced his retirement — only to unretire less than two months later — he's decided to end his football playing career, for real this time, after 23 seasons in the NFL — and three months after he and supermodel Gisele Bundchen divorced.
"I'm retiring. For good. I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning I figured I'd just press record, and let you guys know first," Tom told fans in an emotional video he posted on social media on Feb. 1. "It won't be long-winded, you only get one super-emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so I… really thank you guys… so much… to every single one of you, for supporting me, my family, my friends, teammates, my competitors," the seven-time Super Bowl champion continued, getting choked up and misty-eyed. "I could go on forever. There's too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream."
Keep reading to see how sports world celebrities, Hollywood stars and ex-wife Gisele are reacting to Tom's farewell news…
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"I know I can say this for my whole fam, it's been an honor to watch such a phenomenal career. You brought us all much joy for so many years. Welcome to the next chapter, may it bring as many blessings as the last two decades" –Kate Hudson
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"A sensational career. To say the least! Onward. Love HJ" –Hugh Jackman
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"I'm getting teary eyed watching this. Sad to see you go. Welcome to the retirement world…. Again" –tennis great Serena Williams
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"We love you man @tombrady" –David Beckham
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"And WE LOVE YOU" –Gwyneth Paltrow
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"Greatest of All Time. No question, no debate. It's been an honor and a privilege. PS – The newly retired group meets on the golf course every morning at 10am. Drinks are on the new guy, so bring your wallet." –retired NFL star J.J. Watt
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"Congrats Tom," Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson tweeted along with a crown emoji, adding a goat emoji and the message, "Salute to the Greatest. #12."
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"Congrats @TomBrady on an unbelievable career. It was fun to watch!" –retired New York Yankees slugger Derek Jeter
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NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes tweeted three goat emojis alongside Tom Brady's retirement message.
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"Congrats on an incredible career my friend" –Lindsey Vonn
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Donnie Wahlberg tweeted three emojis: a goat, a crown and a heart.
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"You only get one super emotional reaction to the goat retiring, and I used mine up. So I'll just say this. Learning from you as a player, teammate, leader, son, brother, and father has been the experience of a lifetime. Love you buddy. PS. Pickleball partners?" –Julian Edelman
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Diddy commented on Tom Brady's post with a praying hands emoji.
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"When I think about Tom Brady, he's a true winner who handled himself with class throughout his entire career. Even with those seven Super Bowl rings, he never lost that competitive fire to be the best. Congratulations, @TomBrady, on a tremendous career!" –retired NFL quarterback John Elway
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"Wolverine -> Patriot -> Buccaneer -> Shark?! @sharktankabc Wish you all the best!" –Barbara Corcoran
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"Slayed more than anyone has ever slayed. Remembered forever." –Ryan Tedder
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"Thank you!" –Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller
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Retired baseball star Alex Rodriguez commented on Tom Brady's retirement announcement with a simple goat emoji.
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"Tom Brady announces he's retiring, for good this time." –Katie Couric
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"Thank you for all the great memories! The Greatest to ever to do it!!!" –Chase Chrisley
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"Let's roast!" –Jeff Ross
