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	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue

Brooklyn Danielle Decker (born April 12, 1987) is an American model and actress. She is famous for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, including being on the cover in 2010. She has also worked for brands like Victoria's Secret. Brooklyn Decker has acted in TV shows such as Chuck and Ugly Betty. She also starred in movies like 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 Discovery

Brooklyn Decker was born on April 12, 1987, in Kettering, Ohio. Her mom, Tessa, was a nurse, and her dad, Stephen, was a salesman. She has a younger brother named Jordan. Her family moved a few times, first to Middletown, Ohio, and then to Matthews, North Carolina. She finished high school at David W. Butler High School.

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

Career Highlights

Brooklyn Decker has appeared in many advertising campaigns for big brands like The Gap, Intimissimi, and Victoria's Secret. She has also been in music videos for Jimmy Buffett and the band 3 Doors Down.

In 2005, Brooklyn moved to New York City. Within two months, she tried out for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She first appeared in the magazine in 2006. She was featured again in 2007 and 2008. In 2010, she was chosen to be the cover girl for the magazine, with photos taken in the beautiful Maldives islands.

Decker in 2009.

Brooklyn also started acting. She made a guest appearance on the TV show Chuck. She also appeared on Royal Pains in 2009, playing a swimsuit model. On February 8, 2010, David Letterman announced on his show that Brooklyn Decker was the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model. She said her mom cried when she heard the exciting news.

In 2011, Brooklyn Decker was named one of the "Breakout Stars to Watch for" by NextMovie.com.

Decker at the Australian premiere of Battleship in 2012

In 2011, Brooklyn played a main role in the movie Battleship. This movie was based on the popular board game. In the film, she played Samantha Shane, an admiral's daughter who works as a physical therapist. This role allowed her to spend time with the Wounded Warriors Project. She visited hospitals and worked with troops who were injured while serving overseas. She also appeared in the comedy movie What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012).

From 2015 to 2022, Brooklyn Decker had a main role in the Netflix comedy series Grace and Frankie. She played Mallory Hanson, the daughter of Grace, a character played by Jane Fonda. Her acting in this series was praised by critics.

Personal Life

Brooklyn Decker started dating American tennis player Andy Roddick in 2007. They got engaged in March 2008 and got married on April 17, 2009. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter. They now live in Charlotte, North Carolina. Andy Roddick even made a small appearance in Brooklyn's 2011 movie Just Go with It.

In her free time, Brooklyn Decker is a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. This means she helps support and promote the Special Olympics, which provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Filmography

Film

Television

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

Awards and Recognition

See also

In Spanish: Brooklyn Decker para niños