Hollywood is celebratingTom Brady’s legendary career.
On Wednesday, Brady, 45,announced that he was retiring “for good” from the NFLafter 23 seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
After the seven-time Super Bowl winner shared the news via a video message, stars from the sports world and the entertainment industry are paying tribute, remembering Brady for his impactful career on the field.
One of the star athletes who celebrated Brady on Wednesday was his good friend, former soccer starDavid Beckham. The 47-year-old retired athlete wrote, “We love you man,” on Brady’s post announcing his decision.
Serena Williamsadmitted to getting “teary-eyed” while watching Brady announce his retirement and said she is “sad to see” him go. “Welcome to the retirement world….Again,” she joked.
Williams' husbandAlexis Ohanianapplauded Brady on a “legendary run” in the NFL. “Enjoy your Evolution — The best is yet to come,” he added.
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Kate Hudson told Brady she speaks for her “whole fam” when she says it was “an honor to watch such a phenomenal career” while Brady competed on the field.
“You brought us all much joy for so many years,” Hudson continued. “Welcome to the next chapter, may it bring as many blessings as the last two decades.”
Fellow former NFL starJ.J. Watt—who retired in December after 12 seasons— was among the first toreact to Brady’s announcementon Wednesday. Watt, 33, called Brady the “greatest of all time” and said it was an “honor and a privilege” to watch him play.
Other retired athletes who paid tribute to Brady on social media include lacrosse greatPaul Rabil, OlympianMichael Phelpsand former NFL starJulian Edelman.
Current NFL stars, including Super Bowl-boundPatrick Mahomes, reacted to Brady’s retirement on Wednesday. Mahomes, 27,quote-tweeted Brady’s video announcementand added three goat emojis, suggesting the former Buccaneers quarterback is the “greatest of all time.”
Free agent Odell Beckham Jr., Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, and Denver Broncos' star Russell Wilson also commented on Brady’s post with touching messages of support.
Brady officially announced his retirement in a video posted to social media on Wednesday morning.
“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,” an emotional Brady said.
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“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,” he continues, while choking up, “to every single one of you, for supporting me, my family, my friends, teammates, my competitors. I could go on forever. There’s too many. Thank you guys for allowing me to live my absolute dream.”
“I wouldn’t change a thing. Love you all.”
source: people.com
