Brooklyn Decker embraces exciting transition from model-actress to mogul
Brooklyn Decker, a prominent figure in both the fashion world and film industry, has had a remarkable journey from her days as a high school cheerleader to becoming a celebrated actress. Known for her role in 'Grace and Frankie', Decker has been open about her postpartum weight loss journey. She once struggled with insecurities about her body, but over time, she learned to let go of her weight obsessions and developed a healthy relationship with food. In addition to her modeling and acting career, Decker has also made strides as an entrepreneur recently. Let's delve into the vibrant journey of Decker over the years.
Brooklyn Decker's debut as a model for Sport's Illustrated 2006 Swimsuit issue
In 2005, just two months after relocating to New York City, Decker tried out for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and made her debut in the 2006 issue. She graced the edition again in 2007 and even hosted the behind-the-scenes TV special that year. Her appearance streak continued into 2008, marking her third consecutive feature. The highlight of her journey with Sports Illustrated came in 2010 when she was selected as the cover girl for the edition, which was shot in the Maldives. Decker married former tennis star Andy Roddick in April 2009. He had reportedly seen the model host a weekly football show for SI and had his people call her people though Decker did not respond for five months, calling the move "very shady," per SI Swimsuit.
Brooklyn Decker's shift from runway to screen
Besides her successful modeling career, Decker made significant progress in the film industry as well. She marked her entry into feature films with her debut in 'Just Go with It' in 2011, sharing the screen with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. Her performance was well-received, earning her the Teen Choice Award for 'Movie Breakout: Female' that same year. In a conversation with Self magazine, as reported by the Daily Mail, Decker confessed that she once felt insecure about her lack of curves. "People made fun of me and called me a boy. I remember praying for boobs and a butt," she stated in the 2011 interview. Decker mentioned that she eventually stopped fixating on weight and developed a positive connection with food. The actor made also appearances in the 2012 films 'What to Expect When You're Expecting', alongside Cameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez, as well as 'Battleship', co-starring Liam Neeson and Rihanna.
Brooklyn Decker becomes a mother in 2015
In 2015, Decker embraced a pivotal role as Mallory Hanson, playing the daughter of Grace, a character portrayed by Jane Fonda, in the Netflix comedy series 'Grace and Frankie'. Her performance garnered widespread praise. In September of that year, Decker and Roddick became parents to a son, whom they named Hank.
Brooklyn Decker's journey from mother to mogul
In November 2017, Decker and Roddick welcomed a daughter, Stevie, into their family. While maintaining her children’s privacy, Decker has been candid about her experiences with motherhood, including the challenges of postpartum recovery and body changes. She partnered with Bodily, a firm that specializes in women's health and maternity products. While her initial venture into fashion was with BURU, Decker also co-founded Finery, a digital wardrobe app, in 2017. She later sold it to Stitch Fix in 2019 for an undisclosed sum, adding entrepreneur to her list of accomplishments.
Brooklyn Decker's significant postpartum weight loss
In 2019, Decker discussed the transformation her body has undergone over the years, likening her current physique to that of a "long, floppy noodle," according to US Weekly. "I was one of the women who lost a lot of weight after having children. Before I had children, I had boobs and a body, and I was curvy. And then I had children, and after breastfeeding for however many years and doing sleepless nights, I just lost my body, or it became something different," she told the outlet in 2019. However, Decker expressed that weight loss was never a major concern for her. She emphasized that once you become a parent, your child’s needs take precedence. "Some people lose their boobs. Some people get bigger. Who gives a s--t, right? You just had a child, and your child’s healthy and that’s all that matters," she stated.
Brooklyn Decker attends 2023 Met Gala
Brooklyn Decker graced the 2023 Met Gala with her presence. The event, which celebrated 'Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty' was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 1, 2023. She was accompanied by her husband, Andy Roddick. On April 17, the former world tennis player commemorated his 14th wedding anniversary with wife Decker on social media. He shared a photo of the couple standing in a lake up to their knees. In his post, he praised his wife for her strength, compassion, and drive, expressing his deep affection for her.
