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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
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(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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.
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