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Social media users compared Brady's rigid runway walk to the Terminator.
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Tom Brady's modeling debut for Gucci sparked meme fest on social media.

‘Terminator? Is That You?’: Tom Brady’s Gucci Runway Debut Sparks Memefest As Fans Compare His Walk to RoboCop

May 18 2026, Published 11:47 a.m. ET

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Tom Brady's modeling debut for Gucci is garnering attention for all the wrong reasons. The seven-time Super Bowl champion quickly went viral following his catwalk debut at Gucci's Cruise 2027 fashion show.

Social media users are comparing him to the Terminator, according to The Sun.

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Harper's BAZAAR shared a video of Brady and wrote, "@tombrady looks very #GucciCore tonight. The football star just walked the runway at the @gucci Cruise show in the middle of Times Square.”

At the fashion show, which took place in New York City, Brady strutted down the outdoor runway in an all-black leather ensemble featuring a jacket, trousers, and biker boots.

This is not the first time the New England Patriots legend has walked as a model. He has previously collaborated with brands like Aston Martin, TAG Heuer, Under Armour, and more.

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Tom Brady's Gucci Runway Debut Look Sparks Terminator, RoboCop and the Tin Man Jokes

For the show, Tom Brady was dressed in a full black leather outfit. The stiff silhouette of the ensemble immediately caught the interest of the people online. Many compared his outfit to science-fiction figures.

One social media user called Brady's walk a 'terminator walk', and another joked that he looked like a Terminator. Others also said he looked similar to RoboCop and the Tin Man.

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An X reacts to Tom Brady's look and walk for the Gucci show.

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One user commented, “Terminator!?” "Is that you?" referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator character. Another said, “He looks like a ridiculous plastic robot, no need to do this, and why would he be so goofy?”

One more wrote, “Oh no, he is into everything these days. Not a good look for the GOAT in my opinion." Many also praised Brady for his look and walk, with one fan writing, "D--n, he looks good."

Another said, "He needs to work on his walk." A user pointed out, “That is how an athlete walks…he is gorgeous. Should be a model if everything does not work out for him".

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Apart from Brady, Paris Hilton and Emily Ratajkowski also graced the runway. Iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford closed the show. Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey, Anna Wintour, and Lindsay Lohan were seen in the front row.

Tom Brady's Romantic Life Is Equally Grabbing Eyeballs

After his much-talked-about divorce from Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady was reported to be dating social media influencer Alix Earle. In February this year, the two were seen at a pre-Super Bowl party in California.

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A video of Tom Brady and Alix Earle from a bar that gave wave to the dating rumors.

According to Elle, the 25-year-old influencer and football legend are no longer dating. Alix and Brady sparked breakup rumors in April after the latter was seen getting close to Scooter Braun’s ex-wife, Yael Cohen, at a bar.

On the red carpet of the Vanity Fair Oscars event, Earle was seen taking a jab at Brady when questioned about who she would like to take a selfie with that evening. “Honestly, no one. I’m just, like, maybe I’ll get someone’s number or something? Maybe I could meet someone.” Many people believed that her comment was a dig at Brady, especially due to its timing.

Tom Brady recently made an appearance at Netflix's live event, The Roast of Kevin Hart.

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