SI model Brooks Nader reveals why her family approves of ‘Baywatch’ role
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Brooks Nader is diving headfirst into “Baywatch,” however the largest shock could also be who approves most — her conservative dad and mom.
The Sports Illustrated model and actress revealed her family, who banned bikinis rising up, is totally on board with the reboot’s iconic pink swimsuit.
Nader turned heads on the 2026 FOX Upfront in New York City, the place she promoted FOX’s extremely anticipated “Baywatch” reboot and revealed the hilarious purpose her family truly approves of her new role.
Brooks Nader instructed Fox News Digital slipping into the enduring pink “Baywatch” swimsuit nonetheless feels unreal as she prepares to star within the FOX reboot premiering January 2027. (Stephanie Augello/Variety)
“Well, they’re pumped about ‘Baywatch’ as a result of it is a one-piece [swimsuit] —we weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up,” Nader instructed Fox News Digital on the pink carpet. “So they’re like, ‘You’re following the family rules. You’re wearing a one-piece [swimsuit]. So, we’re all good.'”
“Well, they’re pumped about ‘Baywatch’ because it’s a one-piece [swimsuit] — we weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up.”
Nader stars as Selene, one of the captains of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, in FOX’s trendy revival of the enduring sequence that made Pamela Anderson a worldwide intercourse image within the Nineties.
Nader walked the pink carpet in a pink minidress with a halter neckline. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Nader mentioned slipping into that legendary pink swimsuit nonetheless feels unreal.
“I mean, I cry every time I put the red suit on, because I’m like, ‘This is my work uniform! What?'” she quipped. “And the wildest [reaction]? Maybe my sisters’ raging jealousy when I put it on and rub it in their faces.”
Livvy Dunne and Brooks Nader attend the Fox Upfront 2026 pink carpet at New York City Center in New York City on May 11, 2026. (Ben Hider/FOX)
The authentic “Baywatch” dominated tv from 1989 to 1999 and featured stars together with David HasselhoffAnderson, Carmen Electra, Nicole Eggert and Donna D’Errico.
Nader admitted she felt the stress of carrying on that legacy — particularly with regards to Anderson.
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“I mean absolutely,” she mentioned when requested whether or not she’d be moving into “big shoes.”
“Pamela Anderson was the muse of all muses, and he or she’s been on my imaginative and prescient board without end. So, we will pay homage to Pam and all of the muses of ‘Baywatch’ to one of the best of our means. Big footwear to fill. Huge.”
Pamela Anderson seems in a pink swimsuit as CJ Parker within the 1989 tv sequence “Baywatch.” (The Baywatch Company/Getty Images)
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FOX is aiming to introduce the beloved seaside drama to a brand new era.
Alongside Nader, influencers Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne are additionally becoming a member of the reboot in numerous capacities — a transfer Nader believes will solely increase the present’s attain.
Livvy Dunne, Jessica Belkin, Hassie Harrison, Shay Mitchell and Brooks Nader attend the FOX Upfront Red Carpet at New York City Center in New York, NY, on May 11, 2026. (John Nacion/Variety)
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“It is the most exciting thrill of a lifetime,” she mentioned concerning the undertaking. “I feel like there’s so much anticipation and everyone has to wait until January, but I think it’s only going to build, the momentum is going to build.”
The reboot announcement has already generated vital buzz on-line, with longtime followers wanting to see how the modernized model honors the unique whereas introducing recent faces and storylines.
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For Nader, nonetheless, the expertise nonetheless feels surreal — particularly understanding that the identical pink swimsuit as soon as worn by Anderson is now half of her on a regular basis wardrobe.
FOX’s “Baywatch” is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.
