Things apparently are getting a little competitive behind the scenes of the new Baywatch reboot.
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According to TMZ, there's already chatter on set about who might emerge as the modern-day Pamela Anderson, and two names reportedly keep coming up. That would be Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne.
Now, to be clear, nobody's exactly throwing flotation devices at each other. But sources told TMZ there's been some real tension surrounding the whole "next breakout star" conversation.
And honestly, it's not hard to see why.
Brooks reportedly has the bigger role in the reboot by a pretty wide margin, appearing in nearly every episode of the season. Livvy, meanwhile, is only featured in a handful of episodes. But Dunne brings something else entirely to the table. Namely, a gigantic social media following and the kind of online reach studios absolutely notice in 2026.
So while Brooks may dominate screen time, Livvy's influence off-camera is apparently very much part of the discussion.
Per the report, comparisons to Anderson became a recurring topic during filming, with both women openly aware of the expectations and attention surrounding the reboot.
One source described Brooks as especially determined to make the series "her show."
Then came a recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit red carpet appearance, where cameras caught another interesting moment. While posing alongside Dunne, Brooks reportedly reminded photographers to "get her good side" as the two stood together.
Which, honestly, feels very on-brand for Baywatch.
The original series became just as famous for its off-screen celebrity culture as the actual storylines. So maybe a little rivalry was inevitable once slow-motion beach runs and swimsuit photo shoots entered the picture again.
Either way, the reboot clearly already has people talking. And not just about the show itself.
