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06/11/2019 – Nader – “Men In Black: International” New York City Premiere – Arrivals – AMC Lincoln Square – New York City, NY, USA – Photo Credit: Michael Sherer / PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Brooks Clair Nader
Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 7, 1996
Ethnicity: Lebanese (paternal grandfather), English, Irish, Scottish, German
Brooks Nader is an American model and television personality. She has been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2020 to 2023, and was a covergirl in the last-mentioned year. She has appeared in the film Backtrace , and on reality shows Dancing with the Stars and Love Thy Nader .
Her maternal great-uncle, grandmother’s brother, was singer, songwriter, and guitarist Owens “Boomer” Castleman.
Brooks’ paternal grandfather is Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader (the son of The Rev. Sam Nader and Esma John). Brooks’ grandfather Samuel was born in Louisiana. Brooks’ great-grandfather The Rev. Sam was born in Lebanon, the son of Tomas Nader and Olympia Thomas, who was born in Bookaz. Esma was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Joseph John, who was born in Lebanon, and of Annie Amuny, whose parents were from Banyu, North Lebanon.
Brooks’ paternal grandmother is Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner (the daughter of Frank W. Gardner and Alice Brooks). Margaret was born in Alabama. Frank was the son of William A. Gardner and Genesse “Genie/Jeanie” Haygood/Hagood. Brooks’ great-grandmother Alice was the daughter of Osborn Dallas Brooks and Margaret Clark.
Brooks’ maternal grandfather was Thomas Alan “Tom” Greene (the son of George Henry Greene and Wylie Mae Elfors/Ellfors). Thomas was born in Louisiana, and was a politician, veterinarian, and rancher; who served in the Louisiana State Senate, from 1992 to 2000. George was born in Missisippi, the son of Clarence Augustus/Agustus Greene and Hattie Mildred Scarborough. Brooks’ great-grandmother Wylie was born in Louisiana, the daughter of Frederick “Fred “Ellfors, whose parents were from Germany; and of Mary Madeline “Lena” Glaser, whose parents were also the children of German immigrants.
Brooks’ maternal grandmother is Cathy/Kathy Pryor Castleman (the daughter of William Pryor Castleman and Barbara Owens Boomer). Cathy was born in Texas. William was born in Kentucky, the son of William Pryor Castleman and Ethel M. Shea. Barbara was born in Kentucky, the daughter of George Owens Boomer and Rosella Thatcher. Barbara later married journalist Holland McCombs.
Sources: https://www.225batonrouge.com
Marriage record of Brooks’ paternal grandparents, Samuel Joseph “Sam” Nader and Margaret Ann/Anne Gardner – http://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Brooks’ paternal great-great-grandmother, Olympia Thomas Nader – https://www.familysearch.org
Marriage certificate of Brooks’ paternal great-great-grandparents, Joseph John and Annie Amuny – https://www.familysearch.org
Naturalization act record of Brook’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph John – https://www.familysearch.org
Death record of Brook’s paternal great-great-grandfather, Joseph John – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of Brooks’ maternal grandfather, Thomas Alan “Tom” Greene – https://obits.theadvocate.com
Obituary of Brooks’ maternal great-grandmother, Wylie Mae (Elfors/Ellfors) Greene – https://www.johnsonfuneralhome.net
Obituary of Brooks’ maternal great-uncle (grandmother’s brother), Owens “Boomer” Castleman – http://sellarsfuneralservices.com