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Brooks Nader Says Landing 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover Is an ‘Absolute Dream Come True’

The 2019 Swim Search winner has posed for the publication five years in a row.

Cara O’Bleness

Brooks Nader

Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic.

It’s a great week to be Brooks Nader. The five-time SI Swimsuit model landed one of four covers of this year’s annual magazine after posing for photographer James Macari in the Dominican Republic—take a peek behind the scenes when the SI Swimsuit team surprised her with the incredible news here.

The day after the cover went public, Nader took to Instagram to share her thoughts on becoming a coveted SI Swimsuit Issue cover model. 

“It’s impossible to put into words what this moment means to me. It’s an absolute dream come true to be featured on the cover of such an iconic publication that has celebrated beauty, empowerment, and individuality for nearly 60 years,” she wrote. “This cover represents SO much more than just a beautiful image. It symbolizes the power of embracing our bodies, uniqueness, and CHASING YOUR FREAKING DREAMS, no matter how big or small!!!”

Nader went on to encourage her one million followers to visualize and manifest their own dreams into reality, just as she did. She also thanked the SI Swimsuit team in her caption, notably editor in chief MJ Day, for always believing in her.

“I am humbled and inspired to be part of a legacy that has featured some of the most ICONIC individuals in the world,” Nader added. “I hope that my presence on this cover inspires others to believe in themselves, pursue their passions relentlessly, and break down barriers along the way!!!”

View the 2023 SI Swimsuit photo gallery for Brooks Nader here.

Fellow SI Swimsuit models and fans flooded the comments to congratulate Nader.

“CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I knewwwww this was going to happen for you!!!!! 👏👏👏👏 SO DESERVED,” gushed Haley Kalil.

“I’ll take 100 copies asap,” Jena Sims quipped.

“I’m so happy for you!!!!!! You look 🔥🔥🔥,” added Nicole Williams English.

“You deserve it all!!!!” Katie Austin applauded. “Beautiful inside and out! Love you❤️.”

Get ready for the hottest event of the year! The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue is out now, and you won’t want to miss the Swimsuit Issue Launch Party. Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of glamour, beauty and fun.

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Cara O’Bleness
CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.

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