Sarah Jane Nader is stepping into the ballroom with a famous family connection, a growing career in entertainment and a story of her own to tell. The Love Thy Nader star has joined the Season 35 cast of Dancing With the Stars, where she is paired with first-time professional dancer Hailey Bills.
At 24, Sarah Jane is following in the footsteps of her older sister Brooks Nader, who competed on Season 33 of the dance reality show. However, Sarah Jane’s appearance comes with a historic milestone of its own. She and Bills are the show’s second all-female celebrity-pro pairing, following JoJo Siwa and Jenna Johnson in Season 30.
So, who is Sarah Jane Nader? Here’s everything to know about the model, reality TV star and DWTS contestant.
Who Is Sarah Jane Nader?
Sarah Jane Nader is a model, content creator and reality TV personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is the youngest of the Nader sisters and rose to wider attention through Hulu’s Love Thy Nader, which follows her family’s personal and professional lives.
Her modelling career began in 2021 when she signed with Ford Models. She later worked with Freedom Models and built a portfolio featuring fashion campaigns, editorial work and brand partnerships.
Nader also attended Fordham University and has developed interests beyond modelling. Her professional work has included strategic development and nonprofit and talent partnerships.
What Is Sarah Jane Nader Known For?
While modelling introduced Sarah Jane to the fashion world, Love Thy Nader gave viewers a closer look at her personality, relationships and family dynamics.
The reality series also explored her journey with identity and sexuality. Nader has spoken publicly about her queerness, something she has described as an important part of her personal journey. Her advocacy has also included work connected to LGBTQ+ causes, including the Ali Forney Center.
Speaking about dancing with another woman, she said the opportunity has “meant everything” to her because she wants to provide the representation she did not have growing up.
Who Is Sarah Jane Nader’s Sister Brooks Nader?
Sarah Jane is the youngest sister of model Brooks Nader, who has already competed on Dancing With the Stars.
Brooks appeared on Season 33 and was paired with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko. Their partnership attracted considerable attention because the two became romantically involved during and after the competition. Now, Sarah Jane is entering the ballroom herself but with a different partner and a very different dynamic.
Brooks has also offered her younger sister some advice ahead of the competition. Sarah Jane revealed that Brooks told her, “Don’t get distracted,” while encouraging her to stay present and enjoy every moment.
Who Is Sarah Jane Nader’s DWTS Partner Hailey Bills?
Sarah Jane is partnered with 20-year-old Hailey Bills, who is making her debut as a professional dancer on the main Dancing With the Stars series. Bills previously appeared in the show’s troupe and has now been promoted to a professional for Season 35. She and Nader form the second all-female pairing in the U.S. version of DWTS.
When Does Sarah Jane Nader’s DWTS Season Start?
Dancing With the Stars Season 35 premieres September 15 and 16, 2026, on ABC and Disney+, with the season beginning as a two-night event.
