Sports Illustrated model and actress Brooks Nader is stepping into one of television’s most iconic roles, but according to her, the people cheering her on the loudest may surprise fans.

Nader recently opened up about joining FOX’s upcoming reboot of “Baywatch” and revealed that her conservative parents fully support her role — largely because the famous red swimsuit actually fits the rules she grew up with.

“Well, they’re pumped about ‘Baywatch’ because it’s a one-piece [swimsuit] — we weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up,” Nader told Fox News Digital during the 2026 FOX Upfront in New York City. “So they’re like, ‘You’re following the family rules. You’re wearing a one-piece [swimsuit]. So, we’re all good.’”

The actress will portray Selene, one of the captains of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, in FOX’s modern revival of the beloved beach drama that originally ran from 1989 to 1999. The original series launched the careers of stars like Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff, Carmen Electra and Donna D’Errico and became one of the most recognizable television franchises in the world.

For Nader, wearing the famous red swimsuit still feels surreal.

“I mean, I cry every time I put the red suit on, because I’m like, ‘This is my work uniform! What?’” she said. “And the wildest [reaction]? Maybe my sisters’ raging jealousy when I put it on and rub it in their faces.”

Still, Nader admitted she feels the pressure that comes with stepping into a role closely associated with Anderson, who became a global pop culture icon during the show’s original run.

“I mean absolutely,” Nader said when asked if she was filling “big shoes.”

“Pamela Anderson was the muse of all muses, and she’s been on my vision board forever,” she continued. “So, we’re going to pay homage to Pam and all the muses of ‘Baywatch’ to the best of our ability. Big shoes to fill. Huge.”

FOX appears determined to introduce the franchise to a younger audience while honoring the original series that defined an era of television. Social media personalities Noah Beck and Livvy Dunne are also attached to the reboot in various roles, something Nader believes will help generate excitement among newer viewers.

“It is the most exciting thrill of a lifetime,” she said. “I feel like there’s so much anticipation and everyone has to wait until January, but I think it’s only going to build, the momentum is going to build.”

Online buzz surrounding the reboot has continued to grow since FOX announced the project, with longtime fans eager to see how the series balances nostalgia with a modern update.

For Nader, though, the experience still feels deeply personal. The same red swimsuit that once became a television symbol worn by Anderson is now part of her everyday routine — and meets her family’s modesty standards.

FOX’s reboot of “Baywatch” is set to premiere in January 2027.