Brooks Nader

Brooks Nader
Nader in October 2019
Born
Brooks Claire Nader

(1996-02-07) February 7, 1996 (age 28)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Alma materTulane University
Occupation
  • Model
Years active2018–present
Spouse
Billy Haire
​
(m. 2019⁠–⁠2022)​
Modeling information
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBrown

Brooks Claire Nader (born February 7, 1996) is an American model. She became a model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue after winning the 2019 Swim Search, and was featured in the magazine in 2020, 2021, and 2022. In 2023, Nader became a covergirl for the magazine.

Early life

Nader was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1] She is the oldest of four daughters.[2][3] Her grandfather Sam Nader, is the assistant athletic director of the LSU Tigers.[4][5] She is of partial Lebanese descent.[6] Nader graduated from Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in 2015 and went on to attend Tulane University.[7][8]

Career

In 2018, Nader had a minor role, as Orderly Lisa, in the action crime film Backtrace.[9]

In 2019, Nader won the 2019 Swim Search open casting call to be photographed as a model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, beating 10,000 applicants.[10][11] Since then, she was featured in the magazine again in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and walked in fashion shows during Miami Swim Week.[12][13] In 2023, she became a covergirl for the magazine, appearing alongside Kim Petras, Megan Fox, and Martha Stewart.[12][14] She was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic for the cover.[15] Nader is the second Swim Search alumna to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, after Camille Kostek in 2019.[12]

She launched a jewelry collection with the brand Electric Picks.[2] She created an interior design and home decor brand called Home by BN.[2]

Dancing with the Stars

In September 2024, Nader was announced as one of the celebrities competing on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars.[8] She was partnered with Gleb Savchenko and they finished in 9th place.[16][17]

Week Dance Music Judges' scores[a] Total score Result
1 Tango "Piece of Me" — Britney Spears 6 6 6 18 No elimination
2 Quickstep "9 to 5" — Dolly Parton 7 6 7 20 Safe
3 (Night 1) Rumba "Sexual Healing" — Marvin Gaye 7 71 / 7 7 28 No elimination
3 (Night 2) Cha-cha-cha "Nothin' But a Good Time" — Poison 8 8 / 92 8 33 Safe
4 Salsa "Mi Gente" — J Balvin and Willy William 8 8 / 83 8 32 Eliminated
Notes
  1. ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.

1 Score awarded by guest judge Rosie Perez.
2 Score awarded by guest judge Gene Simmons.
3 Score awarded by guest judge Mark Ballas.

Personal life

Nader was married to Billy Haire and lived with him in New York City. Brooks and Billy divorced after four years of marriage in 2022.[18]

Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Backtrace Orderly Lisa Film
2024 Dancing with the Stars Herself Contestant on season 33

References

  1. ^ O’Bleness, Cara (May 15, 2023). "Meet Your Cover Model: Brooks Nader". Swimsuit | SI.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Brooks Nader SI Swimsuit Model Page". Swimsuit | SI.com. January 2019.
  3. ^ "See How Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Brooks Nader Spent Her NYFW". September 16, 2022.
  4. ^ "Dr. Sam Nader". LSU. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  5. ^ Cakman, Ozan (2023-06-03). "Brooks Nader: Swimsuit Model". Fashion Republic Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  6. ^ Cagle, Sally Grace (August 22, 2024). "Wellness finds for refreshing and recovering your mind and body". [225].
  7. ^ "ReUKnighted: Brooks Nader '15". Knightly News. Episcopal School of Baton Rouge. August 23, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Restrepo Bralley, Lucia (September 4, 2024). "Baton Rouge native and Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader joins cast of Dancing with the Stars". WBRZ-TV. Louisiana Television Broadcasting. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Backtrace". TVGuide.com.
  10. ^ "Brooks Nader on Her Amazing 'I Told You So' Moment After Landing SI Swimsuit". May 15, 2023 – via swimsuit.si.com.
  11. ^ "Model Brooks Nadar goes almost nude in sheer red carpet look". Yahoo! Life. December 10, 2019.
  12. ^ a b c Nolasco, Stephanie (May 15, 2023). "SI Swimsuit model Brooks Nader unveils 'Baywatch'-inspired one-piece for 2023 issue: 'Still speechless'". Fox News.
  13. ^ Wert, Nicole (May 16, 2023). "Brooks Nader Shares Emotional Reaction to Her SI Swimsuit Cover". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays.
  14. ^ O’Bleness, Cara (May 15, 2023). "Your Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2023 Cover Models Are Martha Stewart, Megan Fox, Kim Petras and Brooks Nader". Swimsuit | SI.com.
  15. ^ "Watch the Moment Brooks Nader Found Out She's a 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover Model". Yahoo! Life. May 17, 2023.
  16. ^ Blackwelder, Carson (October 16, 2024). "Gleb Savchenko calls Brooks Nader 'my best partner' after 'DWTS' elimination". ABC News. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
  17. ^ "Meet the celebrity cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' season 33". ABC News. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "2023 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover Model Brooks Nader Says You Must Try These 5 New York City Restaurants". Yahoo! Life. May 17, 2023.