Brooklyn Decker Genealogy
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Known for her Sports Illustrated photo shoots, Brooklyn Decker is an American model and actress. Born April 12, 1987, in Kettering, Ohio, Decker got her start modeling for Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, FHM, and Glamour, as well as top brands like the Gap and Victoria's Secret. Her biggest break came from Sports Illustrated, in which she appeared three years in a row before becoming the cover girl model in 2010. A devoted sports fan, Decker had a regular feature on CNN's website called "She Says, Z Says," in which she discussed NFL football games of the week, and in 2010 joined the cast of Sports New York to discuss the NCAA basketball championships. She appeared in roles such as Chuck and Royal Pains before getting her big break in Just Go With It. Most recently, she has starred in Battleship, What to Expect When You're Expecting, and Friends With Better Lives. She is married to tennis star Andy Roddick.
Brooklyn Decker's last name, "Decker," is an English/German name referring to a dike-maker or ditch digger. It was first found in Essex, where the family held a seat. Other spellings include "Dicker," "Deeker," "Dyker," "Dickers," and "Ditcher." The first Decker of note to come to America was Hans Schiedt Decker, who arrived in New York in 1709.
