Brooks Nader, a familiar face in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit franchise, is set to appear in the 2025 issue with a new feature shot in Bermuda. Photographed by Ben Watts, the shoot showcases Nader in a gold metallic string bikini by Norma Kamali, set against the picturesque backdrop of a cave. This marks her seventh collaboration with the brand since her debut in 2019.
“Seven years, zero misses — 2023 cover girl @brooksnader cements her #SISwimsuit legend status once more in this year’s magazine, hitting stands in May,” Sports Illustrated announced Monday on Instagram.
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Nader’s journey with SI Swimsuit began when she won the magazine’s open casting call in 2019. Since then, she has participated in shoots across various global locations, including the Bahamas, Bali, Montenegro and the Dominican Republic.
Notably, Nader graced the cover of the 2023 issue and was part of the 2024 “Legends” feature celebrating SI Swimsuit’s 60th anniversary.
Beyond modeling, Nader has built a career as a social media influencer and entrepreneur. She boasts 1.8 million followers across Instagram and TikTok and has worked with brands such as Victoria’s Secret, Celsius, Smirnoff, Samsung, Clarins and Charlotte Tilbury. Recently, she launched a collection with Hudson Jeans, featuring a range of pants, skirts and jackets.
In addition to her modeling and influencer work, Nader has also ventured into television. She competed on “Dancing With the Stars” Season 33, where she was paired with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.
The 2025 SI Swimsuit issue is scheduled to hit newsstands in May. Camille Kostek, Hunter McGrady, Jordan Chiles, Gabby Thomas and Brianna LaPaglia are some of the names announced for the issue.