Brooks Nader Reacts to Backlash Over Her 'Baywatch' Casting, What It Was Like Donning Iconic Red Swimsuit for First Time

Brooks Nader is speaking out about backlash in regards to her casting in the upcoming Baywatch sequel series.

The 29-year-old model and influencer will make her TV acting debut with the forthcoming Fox series, but her casting news has been hit with some criticisms.

While stepping out for an event last weekend after wrapping on the first week of filming Baywatch, Brooks reacted to the backlash of an influencer getting cast.

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“I think that the times are different and everyone is so multi-hyphenate now, and you can be both an actor and an influencer and have influence. And that’s the beauty of the culture that social media has created,” she told The Daily Mail.

“We now have platforms. I think, during the 90s, you didn’t have social media, you didn’t have Instagram or TikTok, and so people could use their voice now, and I think as long as they’re using it for good… I think that it’ll bring a vibe to the show,” Brooks added. “I think that there’s so many amazing platforms and voices that are on the show, in the cast, and I think it’ll only help the series.”

She also dished on putting on the iconic red swimsuit!

“It was the biggest pinch me moment of my career,” she said. “I feel like this is my first big acting gig, and so I’m excited to show people what I can do and obviously big shoes to fill.”

“Baywatch with such an iconic series, and we have such a stacked cast of amazing talent. And so I know everyone’s gonna love it. It’s amazing,” Brooks added.

If you missed it, Brooks isn’t the only influencer who was cast in the new Baywatch. Meet the full cast here!