Model Brooks Nader got real at Wimbledon when she posted a TikTok video of her experience with a very common experience: menstruation.
In the video, she was absolutely serving in a long, white, fitted skirt, paired with a black polka dot shirt with sheer panels. She looked incredible with her wavy hair and sunglasses, but her two friends lowered their sunglasses and looked grossed out.
The camera then panned down to reveal blood on the back of Nader's white skirt.
Nader wrote as a text overlay on the video:
"Tries to be chic... Starts [period] at Wimbledon."
You can watch the video here:
Though the video was only five seconds long, it inspired huge feedback online as women everywhere felt seen by someone who's often perceived as beautiful, perfect, and untouchable. Even someone like Nader could have a period mishap.
But also, putting that tea out there reminded people that this is something that happens, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. Rather, periods are natural and little wardrobe accidents happen, too.
Some applauded Nader for being real and normalizing the existence of periods.
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Her followers already thought she was cool and chic, but getting real about something no one ever wants to talk about—and sharing the evidence—made everyone think she's even cooler than before.
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It was real and brave for Nader to share this, but it shouldn't have to be.
It's 2025, menstruation happens, and sometimes leaks happen. When someone spills food or drink on their shirt or in their lap, they can wipe it with a paper towel and no one thinks twice about it. Why does this have to be any different?
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