Brooks Nader is officially a Baywatch girl — and fans are losing it. The 30-year-old SI Swimsuit veteran and model joined the cast of Fox's 2026 Baywatch reboot as Selene, the sharp-tongued captain of Zuma Beach's lifeguard team. When set photos surfaced of Brooks running into the Pacific in a sleek black one-piece, then posing at the official photocall in the iconic red suit, fans flooded the comments: "Brooks is the new Pam." No notes.
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From Sports Illustrated to Baywatch Beach
Brooks Nader has built her career being unapologetically bold in a swimsuit — so casting her as a Baywatch lifeguard is genuinely perfect. She's graced the pages of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit multiple times, shot campaigns that go viral before the brand even finishes posting, and has 2.7 million Instagram followers who show up every single time she steps near water. Playing Selene — a commanding, confident character who leads Zuma Beach's lifeguard crew — sounds less like a role and more like just being herself.
The Baywatch 2026 reboot launches on Fox in the 2026–27 season, bringing back the iconic red one-piece for a new generation. The cast also includes Stephen Amell, Shay Mitchell, Livvy Dunne, Noah Beck, Hassie Harrison, and Jessica Belkin. But it's Brooks who has the internet drawing the Pamela Anderson comparisons — and honestly, we see it.
The Looks: Black One-Piece and Iconic Red
Set photos leaked in two waves. First: Brooks in a minimal black one-piece, wet hair loose down her back, walking out of the ocean like the beach was literally built for her. The suit was sleek, body-hugging, with thin straps and a plunging neckline — and the whole vibe was so effortless it immediately went viral. Then came the red. The photocall shot on Malibu beach showed Brooks alongside her co-stars in the signature Baywatch red one-piece (high-cut leg, scoop neck, all the classics) — holding a clapperboard and looking completely in her element.
Her BTS TikTok clip — dancing in a grey robe over the red monokini with the caption "@Baywatch let's goooo!!!" — racked up millions of views in hours. The energy she's bringing to this is infectious.
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Get the Bold Beach Energy (Without Joining the Cast)
You don't need a Fox production deal to pull off Brooks's level of confident beach energy. The whole aesthetic — sleek, minimal, unapologetically body-forward — is exactly what Audi Swim is built around. Our Bow Babe Contrast Collection delivers that same sharp, editorial swimwear feel for under $50.
Whether you're doing your best lifeguard run-into-the-waves impression or lounging poolside, these are the pieces to reach for:
- Bow Babe Contrast Top — Black ($24.99) — Minimal triangle style with white contrast trim. That sleek, no-fuss energy.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms — Black ($24.99) — Cheeky, high-coverage-optional, built to move.
- Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms — Pink ($24.99) — A little color never hurt. Baywatch vibes, beach girl personality.
- Ocean Mist Maxi Dress ($24.99) — For the robe-off-shoulder walk between takes. Cover up and still look like the main character.
For the complete breakdown on black bikini styling — everything from sun-to-sunset looks to how to pick the right silhouette — check out our guide: Black Bikini 2026: The Complete Style Guide.
And if you want more from the Baywatch 2026 cast — Shay Mitchell, Livvy Dunne, Hassie Harrison, and the full crew all hit the beach looking iconic — the full cast shoot breakdown is right here: Baywatch 2026 Full Cast in Iconic Red Swimwear.
This Is Just the Beginning
Filming is actively underway for the 2026–27 season, which means there are a lot more beach shots to come. Brooks Nader is going to be the one people are screenshotting and sharing for the entire run — mark that prediction. In the meantime, the bold beach energy doesn't have to wait for a TV premiere. Grab your suit, find your beach, and run into that water like the cameras are rolling. Because they're always rolling.
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