Brooks Nader’s Plunging Swimsuit Is as High-Cut as It Gets
After a whirlwind few weeks on red carpets in New York City, Brooks Nader is right back where she belongs — out in the California sun, doing what she does best. The Love Thy Nader star has returned to the set of FOX’s highly anticipated Baywatch reboot, and the photos that surfaced on May 27 from Just Jared make one thing very clear: that iconic red swimsuit was practically made for her.
Brooks Nader Rocks Baywatch in a Super High-Cut, Plunging Swimsuit
In the latest on-set photos shared on Instagram, Nader stepped back into the role of Selene — the sharp-tongued captain of the Zuma Beach lifeguards — wearing the franchise’s legendary deep red one-piece. The suit features a deep scoop neckline and a dramatically high-cut leg opening that leaves her toned legs completely on display. It is bold, it is confident, and it looks every bit as good as you would expect from someone who has spent the better part of a decade in front of cameras.
Between takes, the 29-year-old kept things relaxed. She paired the swimsuit with flip flops when the cameras were not rolling, while her blonde hair was styled in beachy waves with a slightly off-center part, and her makeup was subtle. In some photos, she layered a black oversized trench coat over the swimsuit, and in others she was spotted in red sweatpants with the waistband casually rolled down — very much the energy of someone who is completely at home on a beach set.
Fans have been going wild over the looks, and it is easy to see why.
What Makes This Role So Personal for Brooks
Here is something that makes this whole thing even more fun: Nader’s conservative parents, who banned bikinis growing up, are fully on board with the reboot’s iconic red swimsuit. She explained at the 2026 FOX Upfront in New York City that her family is “pumped about Baywatch because it’s a one-piece — we weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up.”
And putting on that suit for the first time? Nader described it as an “out-of-body experience,” saying that slipping into the classic red bathing suit felt completely surreal. That reaction makes perfect sense when you consider just how iconic that swimsuit is in
A Star-Studded Reboot with Major Expectations
This is not just any TV project. The new Fox Baywatch series is set for the 2026–2027 season and follows Hobie Buchannon — the wild child fans loved from the original series — who is now a Baywatch captain following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Mitch. The cast is stacked: Nader’s co-stars include Stephen Amell, Livvy Dunne, Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, Shay Mitchell, Hassie Harrison, and David Chokachi, who is returning as Cody Madison.
For Nader, this is only her second scripted acting role — and she is clearly making the most of it.
Who Is Brooks Nader?
If you are just now getting to know her, here is the quick version. Brooks Nader is an American model, actress, and reality TV star known for her bold personality. She became widely recognized through her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, where she won the 2019 Swim Search and later landed the magazine’s 2023 cover.
What makes her story even more inspiring is that she went for it even when her own modeling agency initially told her it was not the right fit. Her persistence paid off as she beat out more than 10,000 other hopefuls to secure her spot. That determination has defined her career ever since.
Beyond Sports Illustrated, Nader has walked runways at Miami Swim Week and worked with global brands including Victoria’s Secret, Samsung, and Smirnoff. In 2024, she joined Dancing with the Stars Season 33, and by 2025, she celebrated the premiere of her Hulu reality show Love Thy Nader, which follows her and her sisters — Mary Holland, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane — as the Baton Rouge natives chase their big-city modeling dreams in New York. The show was renewed for a second season.
Now, 2026 is shaping up to be her biggest year yet — and based on these Baywatch set photos, she is more than ready for it.
The Bottom Line
Brooks Nader in the red Baywatch swimsuit is not just a great photo moment — it is a full-circle career milestone for a woman who has worked incredibly hard to get here. Whether you have been following her since her Sports Illustrated debut or just discovered her through this reboot, one thing is obvious: she owns every frame she steps into.
Keep an eye on the FOX Baywatch reboot for more updates as production continues, and follow Brooks on Instagram for behind-the-scenes glimpses straight from the set.
Originally reported by The FashionSpot and Reality Tea.