We’ll Never Get Over These Vibrant Photos of Brooks Nader in Florida

The five-time SI Swimsuit model traveled to the Sunshine State for her 2021 feature.

Ananya Panchal | Mar 12, 2024

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla.

Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

SI Swimsuit model Brooks Nader has posed for the brand five years in a row, and each year, just when we think the Baton Rouge native can’t blow us away any more than she already has, she does it again.

The 27-year-old, who is the oldest of four sisters, watched her biggest dreams come true when she landed on the cover of last year’s SI Swimsuit Issue, following her photo shoot with James Macari in the Dominican Republic.

The DIBS Beauty investor, who was discovered through the Swim Search, has returned to the fold each year since. She’s traveled to exciting locations with the brand, including the Bahamas, Bali, Hollywood, Fla., and Montenegro.

The open casting call alumna has been open about her experience in the industry and all of the hard work she has put in from the very start.

“I’ve dealt with rejection a million times over and I know I will again in my life forever. I feel like empowerment to me is just dealing with the rejection, moving on, [and] keeping a positive attitude about it,” Nader candidly explained about her modeling career. “And then it’s so much more worth it and empowering when you get the final ‘yes.’”

The New York City resident often gushes about her family, whom she is really close to, and how she couldn’t have done it without them.

“Having a good circle around you—good people and good friends and a support system—the people that have been with you from day one that just feel like it’s such a big win for everyone,” she shared of how important and special her cover girl moment was for everyone in her close-knit circle. “That humbles you beyond, because you’re like, ‘this is more than me.’”

Below are six phenomenal photos from Nader’s 2021 SI Swimsuit photo shoot with photographer Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Gabriela Pires Beachwear. Earrings by Electric Picks.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Christopher Esber. Bracelet by Cartier.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Yandy. Earrings by Electric Picks. Bracelets by Cartier.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Sports Illustrated Swim.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Missoni.

Brooks Nader was photographed by Ben Watts in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Medina Swimwear. Bracelet by EF Collection.

Published Mar 12, 2024

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.