Brooks Nader brought beach-rescue glamour to television’s biggest night.
The model and reality star, 28, hit the 2026 Emmys red carpet Monday in Los Angeles wearing a curve-hugging red sequined gown with a keyhole cut-out, a look that nodded directly to her upcoming “Baywatch” reboot role. Her beachy blond waves and the scarlet hue of the dress mirrored the franchise’s iconic lifeguard one-pieces.
She was joined on the carpet by her sister Sarah Jane Nader, who is set to compete on the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” Sarah Jane opted for a slinky gold gown that channelled the Emmy statuette itself, creating a striking contrast to her sister’s bold crimson moment.
Nader is among the presenters at Monday night’s ceremony, sharing the duty with her “Baywatch” co-stars Jessica Belkin, Noah Beck, Stephen Amell, Thaddeus LaGrone and Hassie Harrison. Belkin also dressed on-theme, arriving earlier in a red cone-bra corset gown that kept the lifeguard color palette alive.
The reboot, which does not hit screens until January 2027, has already built significant buzz through its cast’s coordinated promotional appearances. For Nader, the Emmys mark another milestone in what she has described as a rapid professional evolution.
“Being a little more stylish is new for me — I usually have my nipples out,” she quipped in the outlet Style interview at this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit release party.
“I’m just kind of trying new things,” she added. “Acting is new for me.”
That transition from model to scripted-series actress has dominated her 2026 calendar. Beyond the “Baywatch” production, she turned heads at New York Fashion Week earlier this summer and walked the red carpet at the “Practical Magic 2” premiere. Her off-duty hours have drawn their own attention, with numerous yacht outings captured by paparazzi.
The Emmys look stayed true to the skin-baring aesthetic that has defined her public appearances, even as she experiments with what she calls a style evolution. The sequined gown’s keyhole cut-out and body-conscious silhouette offered a polished take on her signature risk-taking.
Nader first rose to prominence through “Love Thy Nader,” the reality series centered on her family. The Bravo show established her as a tabloid fixture and social media presence before she pivoted toward acting and presenting opportunities.
Her “Baywatch” casting represents her first scripted series role, placing her alongside a mix of established names and fellow newcomers. Amell, the most veteran performer in the presenter group, previously led The CW’s “Arrow,” while Beck transitioned from TikTok stardom to acting. Harrison and LaGrone round out the ensemble making its first major awards-show appearance together.
The reboot’s January 2027 premiere date leaves nearly half a year of anticipation-building, with Monday’s coordinated red-carpet presence suggesting a marketing push that will likely continue through the fall. For the cast, the Emmys stage offers early exposure to television’s core audience before their show debuts.
Nader’s summer of high-profile appearances has positioned her as one of the more visible members of that ensemble, leveraging her existing reality-TV following and comfort with media attention. The yacht outings and fashion-week presence have kept her in paparazzi rotation even when not officially promoting projects.
Whether her acting career will earn her a return to the Emmys as a nominee remains an open question she herself has raised. The “Baywatch” reboot’s performance and reception will likely determine whether her 2026 presenting gig becomes a stepping stone or a standalone moment.
The 2026 Emmys ceremony continues Monday night at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles.