Tom Brady threw a birthday bash for his oldest kid, Jack, and he brought the internet along for the ride—complete with a side of dad jokes.
On Thursday, August 22, the football legend turned social media dad-extraordinaire, blessed our feeds with a brand-new photo of his 17-year-old son, Jack, whom he shares with his ex, actress Bridget Moynahan. Naturally, Tom had to sprinkle a little “I’m the best dad ever” energy by dropping a heartfelt (and slightly competitive) birthday message.
“Happy 17th birthday to the kindest, sweetest, most thoughtful 17-year-old I know,” Tom gushed like he was auditioning for the role of ‘Most Emotional Dad’ in a family drama. “You are truly a blessing in my life, and I’m so proud to see you growing into a young man.” Imagine Tom here, wiping away a single tear—before realizing it’s actually just sweat from all the dad-sporting activities.
Tom kept it going, listing Jack’s greatest hits: “Your love of family, friends, school, athletics, hard work, and dedication are just some of your amazing qualities.” Basically, if Jack were a college application, he’d be getting full scholarships from every university on the planet. Oh, but then, Tom decided to humble himself for a second: “My least favorite thing? That you can beat me one-on-one now 🙄😂.”
That’s right, guys. Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champ, just admitted his 17-year-old son has dethroned him on the basketball court. Can someone please make sure ESPN covers this historic moment?
The post was accompanied by an adorable selfie of Tom and Jack on the golf course, because naturally, what’s a family bonding moment without some competitive sports? Fans quickly noticed that Jack is basically a Tom clone. Seriously, if Tom Brady had a mini-me machine, Jack would pop out holding a football and a golf club.
So here’s hoping Jack had an epic birthday, filled with cake, presents, and, most importantly, zero awkward teenage moments where Dad tried too hard to be cool. Happy Birthday, Jack! And Tom? Maybe work on your one-on-one game.