Look: 7 Snaps of 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover Model Brooks Nader in the Dominican Republic

The five-time SI Swimsuit model landed the front of this year's magazine after being photographed by James Macari.

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


Brooks Nader, one of four 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue cover girls, has earned her moment in the spotlight. The model, who has been featured in the magazine five years in a row after winning the Swim Search open casting call in 2019, was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.

“Congratulations, Brooks, on your cover because you have come from our Swim Search world, and you have stuck with us and you have hustled and you have worked so hard. You have represented this brand with every ounce of your soul,” SI Swimsuit editor in chief MJ Day applauded in a recent speech. ”These women take a lot of the world’s weight on their shoulders when they choose to do this and when they end up on the cover. They’re not only beautiful and brilliant, but they’re also very brave.”

The Baton Rouge native was featured on the front of the 2023 issue along with three additional cover stars, including actress Megan Fox, entrepreneur Martha Stewart and singer Kim Petras.

“No, this is not actually happening, I don’t believe it,” the model said when the SI Swimsuit team surprised her with the news of her cover. “I was honored enough to be in the magazine, so I never thought that I would actually be on the cover. I don’t really even know what to say.”

Below are seven of our favorite photos from Nader’s 2023 photo shoot in the Dominican Republic.

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

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

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Earrings from model’s own collection.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Trina Turk. Bracelets by Alexis Bittar.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by BANANHOT. Earrings by Cult Gaia.

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Brooks Nader was photographed by James Macari in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by GOD SAVE QUEENS.

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

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