Tom Brady Blasted By Netizens Over Bizarre Decision To Clone His Dog, Lua, Who Died In 2023
By Jacquez Printup on November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM EST
NFL superstar Tom Brady sparked a major divide among social media users after revealing he cloned his pit bull, Lua, who died in 2023.
The Super Bowl champion announced today, November 4, that he cloned his beloved family pet with the help of a massive biotech company.
Tom Brady Cloned His Dog Who Died In 2023
Following the death of his pit bull, Lua, whom Brady shared with his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, the Super Bowl champion welcomed a look-alike dog, Junie, shortly after.
According to several reports from sources such as PEOPLE and Complex, Brady's new pup resembles his late furry companion because it's a clone of her.
The former New England Patriots player announced in early November 2025, in collaboration with Colossal Biosciences—a biotech company Brady invests in—that they worked together to help bring the spirit of his first pup back to life ... just in a different way.
Tom Brady Isn't The Only Celeb Who Has Cloned Their Dog
In addition to sharing Brady's big news, Colossal Biosciences also highlighted details about its latest acquisition, Viagen, which helped clone Barbra Streisand's dog in 2017. They also teamed up with socialite Paris Hilton to clone her dog, Diamond, creating two new puppies after the original went missing in 2022.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Viagen revealed it has "exclusive licensing and access to the breakthrough technologies" developed by the Roslin Institute of Edinburgh, which gained notoriety in the '90s for cloning Dolly the Sheep.
Complex reports that Viagen has cloned more than 15 species, including the endangered black-footed ferret, and "holds a vast bank of genetic material from threatened species such as white and black rhinos."
Tom Brady Is Grateful His First Dog Lives On
Regarding his partnership with Colossal, Brady expressed gratitude for the company helping preserve the legacy of his late dog, Lua.
"I love my animals. They mean the world to me and my family," he said. "A few years ago, I worked with Colossal and leveraged their non-invasive cloning technology through a simple blood draw of our family's elderly dog before she passed. The company gave my family a second chance with a clone of our beloved dog."
Fans React To Brady's Admission About His Cloned Dog
While some might find Brady's admission touching, many others did not, and they wasted no time voicing their critical opinions online.
On Reddit, a user appeared to be over the situation already, writing, "This is peak rich people sh-t," while another replied, "Seriously, but it's totally the mother on SNAP getting $5/month ruining this country."
Other users posted about how bothered they were that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers alum didn't adopt, with one writing, "When there are countless dogs that need homes? Homeless dogs being euthanized at shelters? Wtf is wrong with people!"
"The amount of animals that could have been rescued or given medical help with the money he must have spent on this makes me so, so sad," someone else wrote.
Another commenter wrote about how challenging it would be for them to clone their animal, adding, "I can't imagine trying to get a copy of [my pet] that doesn't have [the same] personality. It feels like it would be more heartbreaking."
Brady Sparked Controversy Earlier This Year Over Questionable Comments About Dogs
Brady faced similar pushback earlier this year, according to a previous report from The Blast, when he made a bizarre comment about dogs during his NFL Sunday football broadcasting gig.
Responding to George Pickens slamming his helmet following a frustrating play on the field, Brady said, "... yeah, those helmets can be ... it's like the dog at home."
He went on, "Kick the dog, throw the helmet, whatever it takes."
Netizens questioned his statements almost instantly, with one writing, "Did Tom Brady suggest he beats his dog when frustrated?" while another shared, "What did Tom Brady just say about the helmet being like the dog at home??"
The animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) also released a statement condemning Brady's words and urging others to be kind to animals.
"PETA encourages Brady to remember that millions of people listen to him," PETA said, adding, "that the language we use can encourage kindness or violence towards animals, and that we should never normalize taking our frustration out on a beloved companion."
