Brooks Nader In Starfish Bikini Sparks Debate: 'If Only She Had Hips'

Brooks Nader is officially back and beach-ready for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and she’s turning just as many heads as she is sparking debate.

Earlier this year, the SI Swimsuit X accounts dropped a behind-the-scenes snap from Brooks Nader’s shoot in Bermuda, and the internet has been buzzing ever since.

In the photo, the 28-year-old stuns in a barely-there pearl and starfish bikini, standing confidently against the crystal-clear blue water while flashing a playful peace sign and sticking out her tongue. With tousled beach waves and a sun-kissed glow, the shot embodies everything that makes Nader a fan-favorite.

"Brooks Nader cements her SI Swimsuit legend status once more with a stunning feature for the 2025 issue. Even her BTS pics from Bermuda are an absolute dream!" the brand wrote alongside the photo on X.

But as dreamy as the moment appeared, the post didn’t go without its fair share of unsolicited commentary.

One user wrote, “Super hot, if only she had hips. Wonder how her undies & pants stay on?” while another chimed in, “She could use 20 more pounds of a--. Next.”

Others took it further, with one commenter bluntly stating, “What an ugly duck.”

Still, Nader had plenty of defenders. One user called the swimsuit “rad,” and another praised SI for continuing to showcase "actual women" in their pages. A third summed up the support in just two words: “Holy tits.”

And if there was any doubt that Brooks Nader has been that girl since day one, a throwback post from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit puts it to rest.

Shared back in May 2019, the photo shows a fresh-faced Nader kneeling in the sand, rocking a deep blue bikini with intricate strappy details. Her hair is tousled, her pose confident, and the backdrop of ocean waves completes the iconic beach goddess energy.

“Brooks Nader is a total goddess,” SI captioned the image at the time, and fans wholeheartedly agreed.

“Stunningly gorgeous! MVP of the rookie class! IMHO,” one user wrote, while another added, “Strepitosa bellissima unica," Italian for “stunning, beautiful, one of a kind.”

Others simply went with the classic: “Gorgeous.”

Another fan-favorite throwback from Brooks Nader’s SI Swimsuit archive proves just how magnetic she’s been from the start.

Shared in July 2019, the photo captures Nader in a sultry close-up, wearing a plunging cobalt blue bikini top that highlights her bronzed glow and effortless confidence. With windblown hair falling gently across her face and a gaze that could melt glaciers, the image quickly became one of her most talked-about early shots.

“These photos of Brooks Nader are magical!” the official Sports Illustrated Swimsuit account captioned the post, and fans agreed.

One admirer simply called it a “Great picture lady,” while another gushed, “Beautiful model, all their models are always beautiful & stunning.”

In another striking shot that lit up Instagram, Brooks Nader stunned fans in a vibrant orange bikini paired with sleek white sleeves, exuding confidence and fierce beach glam.

The photo, shared by user @starcurator and tagged with #brooksnader and #sportsillustratedswimsuit, was originally posted in August 2024 and quickly racked up nearly 1,000 likes. Nader’s toned frame and sultry stare left fans mesmerized.

Comments poured in with admiration: “Ufffff!!! Definition of [fire emoji]!” one user raved, while another called her “beautiful and super sexy.”

One fan declared the post “Wild,” and another simply said, “Hot.”

Of course, not everyone was won over, with one lone commenter replying, “No thanks…”

Brooks Nader brought full “jungle goddess” energy in this captivating cover photo from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 60th Anniversary issue, shared to her Instagram on May 15, 2024.

Sitting cross-legged by a lush, sunlit shoreline, the model stunned in a rich brown string bikini paired with layered accessories and her long, wet hair cascading over her shoulders. The golden-hour glow and earthy tones gave the image an almost cinematic, ethereal vibe, one that had fans instantly hooked.

“Jungle vibes for my cover story,” Nader captioned the post, teasing the issue’s release with a palm tree emoji. The post racked up over 28,000 likes and even got a nod from "Bachelor" alum Rachael Kirkconnell.

Comments flooded in, with one fan saying, “How are you that good looking? I don’t trust you…”

A few others dropped straight fire emojis and heart-eyed reactions, solidifying Nader’s status as one of the most talked-about SI veterans of the moment.