Tears And Tiktoks: Alix Earle'S Emotional Run-In With Nfl Ex

A Chance Encounter with an Ex

Imagine this: you're out on a night in the buzzing streets of LA, and who do you run into but your ex. That's exactly what happened to social media influencer Alix Earle when she crossed paths with her former flame, NFL star Braxton Berrios. The Hot Mess With Alix Earle host took to TikTok to share the emotional aftermath of this unexpected run-in.

Despite their breakup being amicable – with Earle even referring to Braxton as her 'best friend' – the encounter stirred up memories and emotions. Alix shared the experience with her millions of followers, trying to navigate the emotional wave that swept over her.

'It was funny and fun, and then it wasn’t. I think that really sucked, catching myself doing that,' Alix confessed tearfully, capturing the bittersweet moment on TikTok.

The TikTok Breakdown

In a TikTok video posted on May 25, Alix disclosed that she was 'crymaxxing' – a term for crying while maxing out on emotions – and admitted that her eyes were puffy from the emotional night. She described how the night took a turn when someone requested a solo photo of her, prompting a jokey exclusion of Braxton from the frame, only for her to miss him moments later.

After the emotional encounter, Alix shared how she ended the night by calling a car home and allowing herself to cry it out with her dog by her side. Her candid TikTok post reminded her audience that sometimes "water just falls out of your eyes, and that’s okay."

Past and Present

This wasn't the first post-breakup meet-up for the duo. They had previously bumped into each other at the Palm Tree Music Festival in Aspen back in February, where things were much lighter with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek.

Their relationship officially ended in December 2025, a mutual decision largely influenced by the challenges of long-distance romance. While Alix pursued her career dreams in Los Angeles, Braxton remained in Houston. Reflecting on the breakup, Alix noted, "I just feel like I can’t be what Braxton needs," emphasizing both the difficulty and the necessity of focusing on oneself.