Tom Brady Shocks Fans With Heartfelt Revelation About His Dog Junie
Tom Brady just dropped a bombshell that’s got both science nerds and pet lovers talking. The NFL legend revealed that his current dog, Junie, is actually a clone of his late pup Lua, who passed away in December 2023. In a move that blurs the line between loss, love, and technology, Brady worked with a biotech company to bring Lua’s spirit—and DNA—back to life.
The announcement came as part of a collaboration between Brady and Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech firm he invested in. On November 4, the Super Bowl champion confirmed that Colossal—known for its groundbreaking “de-extinction” projects—played a major role in cloning his beloved Lua.
Lua, a pit bull mix Brady shared with his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen and their children, was a constant presence in the family’s life. When she passed away, it left a huge void. So, using advanced cloning techniques developed by Viagen Pets and Equine, Colossal helped Brady recreate her genetic twin, Junie.
How Tom Brady Cloned His Late Dog Lua
This isn’t just a celebrity science experiment—it’s a full-on biotech milestone. Viagen, now owned by Colossal, is the same company that cloned Barbra Streisand’s dog Samantha and Paris Hilton’s missing pup Diamond Baby into two puppies. They hold licenses from the Roslin Institute of Edinburgh, the same research center that made history with Dolly the Sheep, the world’s first cloned mammal.
Brady revealed that Lua’s cloning was possible thanks to blood samples taken before her passing.
“I love my animals. They mean the world to me and my family,” Brady 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.”
Through this partnership, the Brady family was able to bring home Junie—a living reminder of Lua’s love and legacy. “I’m excited about how Colossal and Viagen’s tech can assist families dealing with the loss of their cherished pets while also aiding in the conservation of endangered species,” he added.
Inside Colossal’s Mission: From Pet Cloning to Extinct Species Revival
While Viagen focuses on cloning beloved pets, Colossal Biosciences has its eyes on something much bigger—literally bringing extinct species back. The company recently made headlines with its work to resurrect the dodo bird and its “dire wolf” initiative.
So, while Brady’s personal story tugs at the heartstrings, it also highlights Colossal’s larger mission: merging science and compassion to rewrite the rules of life and death.
For Brady, this wasn’t about vanity—it was about connection. Lua wasn’t just a dog; she was part of the family’s emotional fabric, adopted during his marriage to Gisele Bündchen before their 2022 divorce. Her passing hit the family hard, and Junie’s arrival represents something more symbolic than scientific: healing.