It’s not surprising that Tom Brady is still making headlines even after retiring. The legendary NFL star has won more Super Bowls than any player. Add to that his previous marriage to Gisele Bündchen, and you have plenty of headline-worthy material.
Another Brady family member who’s constantly under the spotlight is Julie Brady, Tom’s sister. Though she’s not famous herself, her frequent appearances in her brother’s games used to grab a lot of attention.
Here, we’ll tell you everything we know about Julie Brady, her personal life, and her relationship with her famous brother.
A Brief Biography of Julie Brady
Julie Brady was born on the 3rd of August, 1974, making her 50 years old at the time of writing. She shares the same birthdate with her brother, except she’s three years older.
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They’re actually commonly mistaken as twins because of their similar birthdays—the strong resemblance between them isn’t helping, either!
Like her brother, Julie was born in San Mateo, California.
The parents, Thomas and Galynn, have an interesting ancestral background. Galyn has German, Polish, Swedish, and Norwegian roots, while Thomas has Irish ancestry.
Interestingly, Julie and all her sisters are interested in sports. She used to play softball and basketball at a younger age, and she gravitated toward soccer during her time at St. Mary’s College in California.
Julie reportedly worked as a professional tutor for a while before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She used to work as a special education teacher, but it’s not clear whether she still has the same job.
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Julie Brady’s Marriage and Kids
In 2012, Julie Brady got married to Kevin Youkilis, the Boston Red Sox two-time World Series champion. Seeing as her entire family are athletes and her brother is a legendary player, it’s not a surprise that she married an athlete as well.
At the time of her marriage, Julie was 38 years old, and her husband was previously married to Enza Sambataro. Despite that, they’d met years earlier.
According to Julie, the couple first met in 2004 in a nightclub, and Kevin had his eyes on her but was afraid to ask for her phone number because he was intimidated by Tom.
Kevin went on to marry Enza, and the couple got divorced in 2010. During the same year, he met Julie again in a fundraiser organized by her younger sister, and this time, he initiated contact with her.
Julie stated that having similar backgrounds and athletic families helped them understand each other’s way of living, though Kevin is four years younger than her.
At first, the couple suffered from a long-distance relationship because Youkilis was living in Boston, while Julie was in San Francisco. However, they’re now reportedly living together in Los Gatos, California, after Kevin’s retirement.
Julie and Kevin share two sons, Zachary and Jeremy. However, they’re parents of three because Julie had a daughter called Jordan from a previous relationship.
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Julie Brady’s Parents and Siblings
The Brady family is a tight one, and they frequently post on Instagram about their gatherings. So, who are they, and what are they up to?
The Parents
Julie Brady was born to Thomas Brady Sr. and Galynn Patricia Brady. The father is 80 years old, while the mother is only one year younger. The couple got married in 1969 and have been going strong since then.
Being married for 55 years is by no means easy, but they managed to do it while raising a superstar and three athletes!
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Julie’s father reportedly runs an insurance firm with offices in Michigan, Boston, New York City, and of course, California. Meanwhile, Galynn used to work as a flight attendant.
The Siblings
Julie is the second of four siblings, while Tom is the youngest. The oldest of the bunch, Maureen, was born in 1970, only a year after her parents got married. She started a softball career while still in college, playing for Fresno State University. On top of that, she was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of San Mateo County.
The third child and youngest daughter, Nancy, was born in 1976. She followed in the footsteps of her oldest sister and started playing softball at a young age. Her skills got her a scholarship at UC Berkeley, and she’s now reportedly married, but not much information is available about her marriage.
The Brady family has a total of 10 grandchildren. Since Tom and Julie have three children each, that means Nancy and Maureen have a total of four kids.
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Final Thoughts
Julie Brady is now living a lowkey life with her retired husband, and she’s reportedly a stay-at-home mum of her three kids. She gained some attention because she’s part of an athletic family and used to frequently appear in her brother’s games, but she keeps the details of her life under wraps.
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