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8 Breathtaking Photos of 2023 Cover Model Brooks Nader in the Dominican Republic

The five-time franchise star won the 2019 Swim Search open casting call..

Ananya Panchal

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Brooks Nader is officially a cover girl. The five-time SI Swimsuit model, who just landed on the front of the 2023 issue, made her debut with the magazine in ’19 when she won the Swim Search open casting call.

The Baton Rouge native, who now lives in New York City, was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic earlier this year and the images are absolutely beautiful.

View Brooks Nader’s full 2023 SI Swimsuit gallery here.

“No, this is not actually happening, I don’t believe it,” Nader gushed between happy tears when she was surprised with the news of her cover by the SI Swimsuit team. “I was honored enough to be in the magazine so I never thought that I would actually be on the cover. I don’t really even know what to say.”

“Congratulations, Brooks, on your cover because you have come from our Swim Search world and you have stuck with us and you have hustled and you have worked so hard. You have represented this brand with every ounce of your soul,” editor in chief MJ Day said in a speech at the New York Stock Exchange a few days later. ”These women take a lot of the world’s weight on their shoulders when they choose to do this and when they end up on the cover. They’re not only beautiful and brilliant, but they’re also very brave.”

Below are eight of our favorite photos from Nader’s 2023 photo shoot.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by GOD SAVE QUEENS.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Trina Turk. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by It’s Now Cool. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and ring by Gorjana.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Vanessa Mooney. Earrings by Electric Picks x Brooks Nader.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by NAU BIKINIS.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by BANANHOT. Earrings by Cult Gaia.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Earrings from model’s own collection.

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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.