Brooklyn Decker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brooklyn Decker
Decker in 2012
Born	Brooklyn Danielle Decker (1987-04-12) April 12, 1987 (age 38) Kettering, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Model actress
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Andy Roddick ​ (m. 2009)​
Children	2
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue

Brooklyn Danielle Decker (born April 12, 1987) is an American model and actress. She is well-known for appearing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was even on the cover of the 2010 issue.

Brooklyn has also worked for Victoria's Secret. She has acted in TV shows like Chuck and Ugly Betty. She also appeared in movies such as Just Go with It (2011) and Battleship (2012). From 2015 to 2022, she played Mallory Hanson in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie.

Early Life and Discovering Modeling

Brooklyn Decker was born in Kettering, Ohio. Her mom, Tessa, was a nurse, and her dad, Stephen, sold pacemakers. She has a younger brother named Jordan.

Her family moved a few times, first to Middletown, Ohio, then to Matthews, North Carolina. Brooklyn went to David W. Butler High School. She was a cheerleader there and was chosen as the senior class president.

Brooklyn was discovered by a modeling scout when she was a teenager. This happened at a shopping mall in Charlotte. She started her modeling career by becoming the face of Mauri Simone, a company that made prom dresses. In 2003, she won the Model of the Year award at a modeling convention.

Brooklyn's Career Journey

Brooklyn Decker has been featured in many fashion magazines. These include Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour. She has also been on the international covers of magazines like GQ and Esquire.

She has appeared in advertisements for popular brands like The Gap and Victoria's Secret. Brooklyn also appeared in music videos for Jimmy Buffett and the band 3 Doors Down.

Modeling for Sports Illustrated

In 2005, Brooklyn moved to New York City. Within two months, she tried out for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She first appeared in the magazine in 2006. She was also featured in the 2007 and 2008 editions.

In 2010, Brooklyn was chosen to be the cover model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The photos were taken in the beautiful Maldives islands. On February 8, 2010, David Letterman announced this exciting news on his TV show. Brooklyn said it was "the news of a lifetime."

Brooklyn Decker in 2009

Acting Roles in TV and Movies

Brooklyn Decker has made several guest appearances on television shows. She was on NBC's Chuck, playing a model. She also appeared on USA Network's Royal Pains in 2009.

In 2011, Brooklyn got a big role in the movie Battleship. This movie was based on the popular board game. She played Samantha Shane, an Admiral's daughter who was a physical therapist. For this role, she spent time with the Wounded Warriors Project. She visited hospitals and worked with injured troops.

Brooklyn Decker at the Australian premiere of Battleship in 2012

She also acted in the comedy movie What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). This film was based on a famous book. Brooklyn played the wife of Dennis Quaid's character.

From 2015 to 2022, Brooklyn had a main role in the Netflix comedy series Grace and Frankie. She played Mallory Hanson, the daughter of Jane Fonda's character. Her acting in this series was highly praised. The show's final season aired in 2022.

Personal Life

Brooklyn Decker started dating American tennis player Andy Roddick in 2007. They got engaged in March 2008 and married on April 17, 2009. The couple used to live in Austin, Texas, but now they live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brooklyn and Andy have two children, a son and a daughter. Andy Roddick even had a small role in Brooklyn's 2011 movie Just Go with It. He played a tennis player her character meets on a plane.

In her free time, Brooklyn continues to be a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. This organization helps athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Film and Television Appearances

Movies

Television Shows

She has also appeared in commercials for Dietz & Watson with her husband.

Awards and Recognition

Brooklyn Decker has received awards for her acting.

See also

In Spanish: Brooklyn Decker para niños