It sure seems to be 's year.
Not only has the star landed a plum role on the new Baywatch reboot, but she also has been included in the Swimsuit Issue for 2026.
Nader is one of nine lucky women that are included this year - the others are , Molly Sims, Livvy Dunne and Haley Baylee, to name a few - it was announced on Tuesday.
The 29-year-old native was seen in a black bikini with a shell dangling in front as she flaunted her very toned figure while in Loreto, Baja Sur, Mexico.
The single star, who has been linked to and , wore her blonde hair down in soft waves.
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Nader then added in the comments section, 'Year 9 baby!!!!❤️❤️❤️.'
It sure seems to be Brooks Nader's year. Not only has the reality TV star landed a plum role on the new Baywatch reboot, but she also has been included in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
The issue comes out in May 2026.
Nader became a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue after winning the 2019 Swim Search, and was featured in the magazine in 2020, 2021 and 2022. In 2023, Nader became a cover girl for the magazine then she returned for the 2025 issue.
Also seen in the SI shoot from James Macari was Bethenny Frankel, who is best known for The Real Housewives Of New York, and Molly Sims, a Vegas actress turned movie producer.
Then there was Haley Kalil, also known as Haley Baylee, is a model, influencer, and former beauty pageant winner. She first gained recognition in 2018 as a contestant in Sports Illustrated's first Swim Search.
Also included is Lauren Chan is a Canadian model, editor and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the plus-size clothing brand Henning.
The Baywatch reboot is a chance for Nader to .
Nader plays Selene, the sharp-tongued captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards, in the 2026 Fox Baywatch reboot.
Her character is a series regular known for having a different, more intense approach to saving lives than the lead character, Hobie Buchannon, played by Stephen Amell.
Other costars are Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell and Livvy Dunne as well as a returning David Chokachi.
Selene is a competitive, 'sharp-tongued' captain with a 'very different approach to saving lives' which creates constant friction with Hobie Buchannon.
The show is a 12-episode,2026 reboot of the classic series, set in Los Angeles.
The show is shooting Los Angeles, with production taking place between Venice Beach and the Fox studio lot in Century City, and the production received a $21.1 million tax credit from the state of California.
Nader appeared on the cover of the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
Shoot the Baywatch reboot in Venice Beach, California on March 18
Nader plays Selene, the sharp-tongued captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards, in the Fox reboot
Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, Nicole Eggert on Baywatch in 1989
According to the character description released for the series, Selene is introduced as the leader of the Zuma beach lifeguards.
The description states: 'While she is excellent at her job, she and Baywatch Captain Hobie Buchannon have a very different approach to saving lives that is a constant source of friction.'
It continues: 'Never on good terms, their relationship only goes downhill after Hobie brings his daughter Charlie onto his team… and it becomes clear that their rivalry goes much deeper than lifeguarding.'
Amell In the reboot, Hobie has grown up and become a captain himself.
The storyline follows Hobie years after the events of the original show, with his life changing when his daughter Charlie – played by Jessica – arrives unexpectedly and asks to continue the Buchannon family legacy of lifeguarding.
The reboot is being showrun by Matt Nix, who serves as executive producer.
Matt executive produces alongside the pilot's director McG, as well as Michael Berk, Greg Bonann, Doug Schwartz, Dante Di Loreto and Mike Horowitz.
The new series is a co-production between Fox and Fremantle.
Earlier in the year, Fox organised a large open casting call for the project, auditioning around 2,000 prospective lifeguards and beachgoers for roles in the series.
Also seen in the shoot from James Macari was Bethenny Frankel, who is best known for The Real Housewives Of New York
Molly Sims came to fame as a model before starring on Vegas. Now she is a film producer
In November Nader said she is 'still working on [her] self-confidence'.
The model has been open about her use of GLP-1 medications, which aid weight-loss, and Brooks
Asked if she's still using GLP-1 medications and if she'll ever get off them, Brooks told Us Weekly: 'I mean, I think it's a learn as you go situation and trial and error.
'I'm still working on my self-confidence and just my journey with that every day. It's different now.'
Brooks also confessed that she deals with the same struggles as 'everyone else'.
The reality TV star explained: 'I fluctuate like everyone else. So it just depends.'
Earlier this month, Brooks confessed that she's used weight-loss drugs as a 'crutch'.
Haley Kalil, also known as Haley Baylee, is a model, influencer and former beauty pageant winner. She first gained recognition in 2018 as a contestant in Sports Illustrated's first Swim Search
Lauren Chan is a Canadian model, editor and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the plus-size clothing brand Henning
Jocelyn Corona is a Mexican curve/plus-size model from Guadalajara known for her work in high fashion, including walking for Christian Siriano
Hunter McGrady is a model who got her start at 19 after being signed with Wilhelmina
The model has been candid about her use of GLP-1, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity - but Brooks acknowledges that it's 'not healthy' for her.
Brooks - who stars in the reality TV show Love Thy Nader - told Bustle: 'The thing that I was so shocked about with the show was that I had so many people reach out to me saying 'I'm also addicted to GLP-1. I'm ashamed to talk about it because there's such a stigma around it. It's a crutch for me'.
'I'm still on it. It's a crutch for me, too. It's not healthy. I should get off it; I'll be honest about that.'
Despite this, Brooks has learned not to underestimate her will power, after going through a painful divorce.
The model - who finalized her divorce from Billy Haire earlier this year - said: 'Once I got to that other side, I realized, "Wait, I got me. I can do anything I f****** put my mind to."
'I was with someone for 10 years, and I cut it off and came out better. I can push out a human; I can start a company; I can get over anybody. It's euphoric, that feeling.'
