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Brooks Nader sparks debate after topless photos in Sardinia

Published 12 August 2026

Model and actress Brooks Nader sparked a viral debate after being photographed topless during a family vacation in Sardinia, Italy. The 29-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit star was seen without her bikini top aboard a luxury yacht while spending time with her father, Breaux Nader, mother Holland, and sister Sarah Jane. The incident, which occurred during a day on the Mediterranean Sea, quickly circulated online, prompting discussions about cultural norms and family dynamics.

The images showed Nader relaxing on the boat before jumping into the water wearing only white crochet bottoms. Her family appeared unbothered, with the group photographed laughing and talking together. The scene later included a lunch outing where Nader wore a floor-length white dress. The vacation followed a busy professional period for Nader, who recently wrapped filming for the upcoming Fox series "Baywatch," a reboot in which she plays lifeguard captain Selene Archer.

The online reaction was divided. Some commenters defended Nader, noting that going topless is common and accepted in many European beach settings. Others questioned the appropriateness of the nudity in the presence of her father, with...

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