Brooks Nader Turns Heads in Sports Illustrated Photos Wearing Barely-There String Bikini
Brooks Nader is taking her long-standing partnership with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit to new heights with a stunning shoot in Loreto, Baja California Sur. For the new issue, the model posed against the rugged, desert-like coastline of Mexico in a minimalist chocolate brown bikini by Andi Bagus.
The ensemble, characterized by its intricate string detailing and a delicate shell-like medallion, highlights the “legend” status she has earned within the franchise over the last several years. Photographed by James Macari, the image captures Nader with windblown waves and a polished, smoky-eyed look that contrasts beautifully with the raw, rocky environment.
This latest appearance marks her ninth consecutive year with the brand, a journey that began when she won the Swim Search open casting call in 2019. Since then, she has become a permanent fixture in the magazine, famously landing the cover in 2023 and being honored during the iconic 60th-anniversary issue.
The new edition, which is scheduled to arrive on newsstands this May, was filmed in part across the tranquil and biodiverse shores of the Baja California Peninsula. Fans were quick to celebrate the first look at her new photos, with many taking to social media to call her a “veteran” of the industry and “stunning as ever.”
While her modeling career remains at an all-time high, Nader is also using this year to transition into a significant new chapter as a television and film actress. She is currently generating massive buzz for her leading role in the highly anticipated Baywatch reboot, which began filming earlier this year.
Nader is joined in the cast by a mix of established actors and fellow breakout stars, including Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, and her SI Swimsuit co-star Livvy Dunne. The project has sparked plenty of conversation online regarding the casting of influencers in iconic roles, but Nader has been vocal about her excitement to fill such famous red swimsuits.
In addition to her scripted acting debut, the 29-year-old continues to star in her own reality series, Love Thy Nader, which follows the lives of Brooks and her three sisters. The show, which airs on Freeform and streams on Hulu, recently got renewed for a second season.
Nader’s personal life has also been a frequent topic of discussion this spring, particularly after she was seen chatting with Kevin Costner at an exclusive event in Las Vegas.
While she has kept details about their interaction private to focus on her professional projects, the appearance fueled speculation about her expanding circle in the film world. Between her “legend” status at Sports Illustrated and her upcoming turn as a lifeguard on the small screen, she is proving to be one of the most versatile talents of the year.
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