Brooks Nader may have found a new headline-making moment far from the U.S. Open. The Sports Illustrated model turned heads at the season 3 launch party for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives at New York City’s Plaza Hotel on Tuesday, November 11, where her cozy interaction with DadTok creator Dakota Mortensen quickly set social media ablaze.
The 28-year-old Love Thy Nader personality was seen chatting closely with Mortensen, 32, in multiple TikTok clips from inside the private event, creating instant speculation that a new celebrity crossover might be in the works. While neither has confirmed anything beyond a friendly run-in, the internet had plenty to say — and the pair even chimed in themselves.
What Happened At The Secret Lives Season 3 Launch
The spark began with a TikTok posted by Nader’s sister, Grace Ann Nader, who captured the duo engaged in a lively conversation at the Plaza. “I’m sensing a MESSY crossover,” Grace Ann captioned the clip, which showed Brooks resting a hand on Mortensen’s shoulder as they talked. At one point, Mortensen briefly touched Nader’s elbow and smiled mid-conversation, while Nader playfully popped a foot without letting go of her drink.
Grace Ann set the video to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives theme song — a clever soundtrack choice that amplified the buzz around a potential crossover between Nader’s world and the hit Hulu reality series. Given the event was celebrating the show’s third season, the timing and the music only fanned the flames of intrigue.
Elsewhere at the party, creator Max Cohen shared his own perspective, posting a clip that zeroed in on the same interaction. “Being an influencer is crazy because what do you mean it’s a Tuesday night and I’m in a private room at the Plaza Hotel watching Brooks Nader and Dakota Mortensen flirt with each other?” he wrote over the footage, adding that the moment “went on for a while.” The post included event-related hashtags tied to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Hulu.
TikTok Reacts — And So Do Brooks Nader & Dakota Mortensen
Under Cohen’s video, Nader and Mortensen appeared to join the conversation from the comments. “These other povs are crazy,” Nader wrote, punctuating the reaction with crying-laughing emojis. Mortensen added, “Had no clue there were other povs. Wish me luck guys lol.” The lighthearted replies only spurred more chatter as fans dissected body language, timing, and the setting.
Commenters wasted no time offering their takes. “Sunglasses inside tells me all I need to know,” one viewer joked, while another likened the pairing to a pop culture mashup: “This is like those Regina x Rodrick edits.” As is typical with TikTok-driven moments, micro-observations — from where Nader’s hand landed to Mortensen’s smile — became part of a fast-growing narrative.
Even beyond the verified posts, the rumor mill spun up. Celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi shared a tip from an eventgoer claiming Nader “was flirting with Dakota the whole time” and that the two “definitely seemed like they were leaving together.” The account’s tips are unverified, but the sentiment echoed what viewers thought they were seeing on social media throughout the night.
Are Brooks Nader & Dakota Mortensen Dating?
As of now, there’s no official word from either party about the nature of their relationship. The online frenzy is largely based on short clips captured across the evening — including those from Nader’s sister and fellow creators at the event — as well as the pair’s playful comments. Still, context matters: fans have noted that both may be single at the moment. Mortensen has been on the market since late last year following the end of his on-and-off relationship with TikTok personality Taylor Frankie Paul.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiere added a unique backdrop to the exchange. The Hulu series, which chronicles the lives and friendships of women navigating family, faith, and fame, has become a reliable driver of social media conversation. Placing a model with Nader’s pop culture profile alongside Mortensen, a DadTok standout with his own dedicated following, created instant crossover appeal — and an even quicker loop of reaction videos, stitch chains, and meme-ready moments.
Whether the interaction was a flirtatious first meeting, a friendly catch-up, or simply two creators enjoying a Tuesday night premiere, the footage tapped directly into the way modern celebrity moments form: a few seconds of video, a soundtrack with perfect synergy, and the kind of comments that invite the internet to connect the dots. By midweek, TikTok users had already mined the clips for context clues, timing details, and any lingering shots that might confirm or debunk a budding romance.
What’s Next After The Viral Moment
For now, the story is all vibes and no labels. Nader and Mortensen’s interaction became a subplot to the series’ celebratory launch, underscoring how TV events and creator culture can collide to produce a new cycle of entertainment news. If the pair does address the speculation directly, their TikTok comments suggest they’re in on the joke — and more than aware of how quickly a “POV” can turn into a headline.
Until then, it’s a classic case of watch this space. A well-placed hand on a shoulder, a smile caught on camera, a clever choice of audio, and a flurry of influencer POVs were enough to power a night’s worth of fan theories. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives may be the show of the hour, but at the Plaza Hotel, Brooks Nader and Dakota Mortensen just delivered a crossover moment worthy of its own episode.
