Brooks Nader stunned her family with news of her Baywatch casting, sparking an emotional reaction that went beyond surprise. Read on to discover the full story!
At the 2026 Fox Upfront, Nader recalled her parents, Holland Greene and Breaux Nader, responding, "You're acting now?" Their surprise soon turned supportive. On her first day of filming she had a big scene; her dad told her to imagine she was "just playing pretend like you did with your sisters," advice that helped calm her nerves.
Brooks first broke out after winning the 2019 Sports Illustrated Swim Search and appeared in the issue from 2019–2022, later landing a 2023 cover. Donning Baywatch's signature red suit brought her to tears and moved her sisters, who cried watching her on FaceTime — a full-circle moment she called deeply meaningful.