RENOWNED Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader took the world by storm when she signed with the magazine in 2020.
A former finance graduate, Nader made the jump into modeling in 2016 and hasn’t looked back — here’s all to know about her.
Who is Brooks Nader?
Born on February 7, 1997, Brooks Nader grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with her three younger sisters.
She graduated from Episcopal High School, where she was a part of the dance team.
She went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in finance and financial management from Tulane University in 2019.
In May 2014, Nader interned for Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys for one year and moved on to Convene Conference Centers as an operational intern.
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After only four months of working as an operational intern, Nader resigned and redirected her focus on modeling, according to her LinkedIn.
She eventually signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina International.
How did she become a model?
Brooks Nader was scouted by modeling agent Chad Gavery after he discovered her Instagram.
Gavery signed her with modeling agencies in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe prompting her to work with the New York Models agency, as well as NEXT Miami, LA Models, and Louisa Germany.
Nader rose to fame in 2019 when she responded to a Sports Illustrated casting call, won the model search, and shot her first spread for Sports Illustrated in Bali in 2020.
She now continuously travels for her photoshoots and told Fox News, “Sports Illustrated helped my confidence a lot. You’re surrounded by some of the most influential, beautiful supermodels.
“Not only do they have the recognition, but they also have beautiful hearts, and they’re even more gorgeous on the inside.
“It’s a very spirit-lifting community to be a part of. And it has certainly helped me find my place in the world as a model.”
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Is Brooks Nader married?
Brooks Nader married William Haire in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 14, 2019.
“I grew up in Louisiana and went to college in New Orleans for two years and love everything about the city,” Nader told People at the time.
The couple met in New York City, and they dated for three-and-a-half years before getting engaged in October 2018.
“We will have some fun New Orleans traditions incorporated, like a line parade after the ceremony,” Nader said on her wedding plans. “It’s a staple for New Orleans weddings.”
Following the ceremony, the festivities continued on Bourbon Street as wedding guests danced to the Louisiana State University fan-favorite Callin’ Baton Rouge by Garth Brooks.
“We are also excited to just continue our adventures together. We’ve done a lot of fun traveling and look forward to doing even more,” she told the outlet.
However, after four years together, Nader and Haire are getting divorced, according to People.
Nader’s rep confirmed their split saying the two have been “living apart for months.”
“The split is amicable,” added the rep.