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Brooks Nader's Parents Shocked by Baywatch Role
12 May
Summary
- Parents reacted with shock to Brooks Nader's casting.
- Her father advised her to 'play pretend' for her role.
- Nader previously won Sports Illustrated Swim Search.

Brooks Nader's parents, Holland Greene and Breaux Nader, expressed surprise when she announced her casting in the forthcoming Baywatch reboot, slated for early 2027. Nader, who stars as lifeguard Selene, shared that her parents initially questioned her acting career.
Her father, Breaux Nader, offered comforting words on her first day of filming a significant scene. He advised her to recall playing pretend with her sisters, a sentiment that greatly eased her nerves. This encouragement reflects the family's supportive, albeit initially surprised, stance on her acting debut.
Prior to Baywatch, Nader gained prominence in the modeling world, winning the Sports Illustrated Swim Search in 2019 and appearing in the magazine through 2022, with a cover in 2023. The red one-piece she wears in the reboot holds significance, echoing her Sports Illustrated cover, a moment that deeply emotional for her and her sisters.
Nader's family, including sisters Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane, are featured alongside her in the reality series Love Thy Nader. The show documents their modeling careers, city life in NYC, and personal endeavors.