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Brooks Nader Is a Goddess in Backless White Satin Gown at ESPYs

After her relatable mishap at Wimbledon, the SI Swimsuit model made sure she was prepared this time—and she was stylishly backed by U by Kotex.

Ananya Panchal

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda.
Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Bermuda. / Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Brooks Nader turned heads at the 2025 ESPY Awards in a stunning plunging, backless white satin gown—but it wasn’t just the designer ensemble or her signature golden glow, courtesy of Luna Bronze, that made a statement. The SI Swimsuit stalwart and 2023 cover star used the award show as a moment to unveil a clever and timely collaboration with U by Kotex.

Brooks Nader
Brooks Nader / Amy Sussman/Getty Images

The supermodel accessorized her silky YSL look with gold jewelry, a radiant smile and a few emergency essentials tucked in her purse.

“The last time I wore all white, I had a mishap and it made headlines,” she wrote under a joint post with the period care brand, posted on Instagram just moments before she hit the red carpet. “This time, I’m not taking any chances and brought backup. Thanks for the assist @UbyKotex.”

The clip referenced her now-viral TikTok at Wimbledon earlier this month, when she unexpectedly got her period while wearing a white midi skirt and polka dot blouse.

“I’m partnering with U by Kotex because you can never be too prepared,” she said in the new IG campaign video, holding a box of Click Compact Super Tampons as her glam team (Rikke Gajda and Janice Daoud) touched up her hair and makeup. “Here’s to hoping my white outfit makes a splash for the right reasons.”

The collaboration is bold and genius: by acknowledging a common wardrobe fear with elegance and humor, Nader reminded fans why she’s not just a fashion icon, but also one of the most relatable and refreshingly candid models working today.

Brooks Nader
Brooks Nader / Amy Sussman/Getty Images

“Tonight is a celebration of excellence in sports, but when it comes to wearing all white, we do not PLAY 😤,” the brand followed up in a comment.

Nader’s radiant red carpet appearance came just hours before she presented an award at the ceremony, bringing even more star power to an already unforgettable night.

The 28-year-old has been a staple in the SI Swimsuit magazine since winning the brand’s open casting call, Swim Search, in 2019. Since then, the official brand Legend has appeared in seven consecutive issues, including her unforgettable Baywatch-inspired solo cover shoot with James Macari in the Dominican Republic in 2023 and her latest angelic spread with Yu Tsai in Bermuda. Along the way, she’s cemented herself as one of the most beloved faces of the franchise, known for her confidence, humor and undeniable beauty.

She’s also about to become a household name in a new way: alongside her three younger sisters—Sarah Jane, Grace Ann and Mary Holland—Nader is starring in the new reality show Love Thy Nader. The series, which premieres later this summer on Freeform and Hulu, follows the sisters, originally from Baton Rouge, as they navigate careers, relationships and fame in New York City.

Next. Get to Know Brooks Nader and Her Sisters in ‘Love Thy Nader’ Teaser Trailer. Get to Know Brooks Nader and Her Sisters in ‘Love Thy Nader’ Teaser Trailer. dark

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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