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Brooklyn Decker, renowned model and actress, transitions back into the spotlight with her role in Amazon’s ‘The Runarounds’. Now 38, she balances family life in Charlotte, North Carolina, while exploring her interests in tech start-ups and interior design. Decker’s new role mirrors her own artistic journey, as she embraces local cultural experiences while fostering a nurturing home environment with her family. As she aims to dive into North Carolina’s growing film landscape, Decker showcases her talents as an actress and entrepreneur, making the most of her hometown’s creative community.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Brooklyn Decker is stepping back into the spotlight with her new role in Amazon’s teen drama, The Runarounds. The model-turned-actress, renowned for her six appearances in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, including the cover in 2010, is also navigating family life, creative endeavors, and a return to her roots in Charlotte.
At thirty-eight, Decker has successfully transitioned from the world of modeling to acting, embracing opportunities in tech start-ups and interior design. She has co-created a virtual-reality golf concept and invested in it with her husband, tennis Hall of Famer Andy Roddick. This venture reflects her diverse interests that extend beyond acting, rooted in her family’s background in carpentry and woodworking.
Decker and Roddick, now settled in Charlotte, live next door to Decker’s parents, fostering a multigenerational family environment. This move, made before the pandemic, allows for shared experiences and values that are important to Decker, especially as she raises her two children, son Hank and daughter Stevie, along with their bulldog, Bob Costas. Family meals and large gatherings with extended family create a nurturing atmosphere reminiscent of her own childhood.
Decker’s upcoming role in The Runarounds sees her portraying the mother of a teen pursuing a music career, echoing her own journey from growing up in Matthews, a suburb of Charlotte, to her professional life. She recalls her youth spent socializing in fields with music and embraces the ‘creative bubble’ that has recently developed in Charlotte. This vibrant community of artists and creators is part of what drew her back to her hometown.
Life in Charlotte
Decker envisions her ideal day in Charlotte as one filled with unique local experiences, such as dining at Milkbread and biking at the Whitewater Center. Family outings to the Bechtler and Mint museums contribute to her desire for cultural enrichment for her children. She values the simplicity of family connections, often reflecting the past as she creates new memories with her kids.
Despite her thriving career, Decker describes her household as competitive, noting humorous disagreements in parenting styles with Roddick. However, her primary focus remains on instilling values and making others feel valued, a quality she defines as her ‘superpower’ in her acting career.
Creative Investments and Future Aspirations
Decker’s love for interior design has led her to work on various home renovation projects, including their family home in Cashiers, North Carolina. This creative outlet satisfies her passion for designing child-friendly, inviting spaces, enriched by her upbringing in a family that appreciated craftsmanship.
Following her success on Grace and Frankie, Decker expressed a desire to work closer to home, specifically within the South or East Coast film industries. She aims to delve deeper into North Carolina’s burgeoning film landscape, inspired by her family values and nostalgic ties to her hometown.
The launch of The Runarounds marks a significant step in Decker’s evolving career as she intertwines her personal experiences with her professional pursuits. With plans to explore additional opportunities within the North Carolina film scene, Decker remains focused on balancing her roles as an actress, entrepreneur, and devoted mother.
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- Garden & Gun: Brooklyn Decker Reconnects with Charlotte Roots
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- Charlotte Observer: Brooklyn Decker’s Local Impact
- Google Search: Brooklyn Decker
- Axios: Brooklyn Decker at the Met Gala
- Encyclopedia Britannica
- Charlotte Magazine: Brooklyn Decker’s Organizing Tips
- Google News: Brooklyn Decker
- Apartment Therapy: Brooklyn Decker’s Lake House
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