The Moment
Two very photogenic worlds reportedly collided in Los Angeles this weekend. Model and “Baywatch” reboot star Brooks Nader and “Rocketman” lead Taron Egerton were seen out together in Santa Monica and at a movie night in L.A., according to a March 29 celebrity-news report, citing onlookers. Earlier, the gossip account DeuxMoi hinted that the pair were dating.
Details making the rounds: a low-key Friday screening of “Project Hail Mary” and a Saturday stop at “Shutters by the Beach” in Santa Monica. The vibe, per those same reports? Cozy enough to spark headlines, but not officially confirmed by either camp.
Translation: Hollywood’s favorite couple status soft-launch might be underway. Or it might be two busy people grabbing a rare free night.
The Take
I’ll say it: this pairing makes sense on paper. She’s leveling up from “SI Swimsuit” staple to scripted TV with a nostalgia-heavy franchise. He’s an A-list talent who can sing, swing a stunt, and choose scripts with teeth. If they are dating, it’s the kind of cross-genre match that keeps publicists hydrated and fans entertained.
But there’s a difference between a sighting and a statement. Until someone goes Instagram-official or a rep speaks on record, this remains a well-informed whisper. Think of it like seeing two planes taxi on the same runway: promising, fun to track, but not the same as wheels up.
Also worth noting is the timing: Nader’s “Baywatch” reboot training clips have been bubbling on social media, and Egerton is reportedly heading into a Netflix thriller. Even if they’re just friends, the optics will do what optics do in 2026: trend first, clarify later.
Brooks Nader is dating ‘Rocketman’ star Taron Egerton https://t.co/W0GtQyvXekpic.twitter.com/7xDdfRIFIc
— Page Six (@PageSix) March 29, 2026
Receipts
Confirmed:
- Taron Egerton starred as Elton John in the 2019 film “Rocketman” (per the film’s official credits/press materials, 2019).
- Brooks Nader is a “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit” model (per “SI Swimsuit” profile materials, 2024-2026).
Unverified/Reported:
- Nader and Egerton are dating; they were seen together at a Los Angeles movie outing and later at “Shutters by the Beach” in Santa Monica (reported March 29, 2026; no on-record confirmation from reps).
- DeuxMoi, an unverified celebrity gossip account, posted that they’re a couple (Instagram Stories and posts, March 29, 2026).
- Nader’s casting in a “Baywatch” reboot and recent “ocean training” clips have circulated online; details of the production remain to be formally announced in a studio announcement.
- Egerton is reportedly attached to a Netflix thriller titled “Apex” alongside Charlize Theron; pending official release details.
Backstory (for Casual Readers)
Nader, 27, first broke big via “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit” and has parlayed that into fashion and on-camera gigs. Egerton, 36, broke through with “Kingsman” before earning raves and a Golden Globe for “Rocketman”. Both are media-savvy, both attend the same big industry rooms, and both have had high-profile relationships before. That’s why even a simple night out catches wildfire.
What’s Next
Watch for a soft confirmation: an on-the-nose Instagram like, a shared photo, or a hand-in-hand awards night appearance. Also keep an eye on official project notes: a formal studio announcement about Nader’s “Baywatch” timeline, and any Netflix or trade confirmation on Egerton’s reported “Apex” role. Until then, file this under “likely, but let’s see.”
Would you rather celebs keep new romances totally private, or give a little wink so fans aren’t left decoding every dinner reservation?
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