Brooklyn Decker
She leveraged her modeling fame to build a thoughtful acting career and become a vocal advocate for women's health and entrepreneurship.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American model and actress·Birthday: April 12·Millennials
Biography
Brooklyn Decker's journey began not on a Hollywood soundstage, but on the glossy pages of magazines. Discovered at a Charlotte Hornets basketball game at sixteen, she quickly ascended the modeling ranks, landing the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover in 2010. Rather than resting on that pinnacle, Decker strategically pivoted, using her visibility as a springboard into acting. She made a memorable film debut in 'Just Go with It' opposite Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, showcasing a natural comedic timing that surprised critics. On television, she held her own in the ensemble drama 'Grace and Frankie,' portraying the ambitious, sometimes exasperated daughter of Jane Fonda's character. Off-screen, Decker has carved a distinct path as a co-founder of Finery, a digital wardrobe platform, and through her podcast 'The Gracefully Wasted Podcast,' where she discusses parenting and life with candid humor. Her advocacy work, particularly surrounding endometriosis after her own diagnosis, adds a layer of grounded purpose to her public persona, marking her as a figure who transformed early fame into multifaceted influence.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brooklyn was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brooklyn Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Brooklyn's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010.
- Co-founded Finery, a tech startup focused on digital wardrobe management.
- Played a series regular role on the acclaimed Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie'.
- Served as a guest judge on the fashion competition series 'Project Runway'.
Did You Know?
She is named after the New York City borough where she was conceived.
Decker is an avid tennis fan and played in the ESPN Celebrity Tennis Challenge.
She and her husband, Andy Roddick, own a boutique hotel in Austin, Texas.
She publicly shared her endometriosis diagnosis to help raise awareness for the condition.
“I think the most radical thing a woman can do is like herself.”
