Lance Avery Morgan
The Versatile Model-Turned Actor Isn’t Just Playing The Part—She’s Redefining It
In the very real realms of Austin and North Carolina, one of our very favorite Honorary Texans, Brooklyn Decker, effortlessly blends charm with talent, making waves both on-screen and off. Known for her infectious smile and sharp wit, Decker first captured hearts as a model gracing magazine covers before seamlessly transitioning to acting. Her journey from runway to red carpet has been nothing short of a blockbuster, where each role she tackles is as versatile as her chic style.
Behind the scenes, Decker juggles the demands of stardom with the humor and grace that define her. Whether she’s sharing hilarious anecdotes from film sets or advocating for causes close to her heart, like the Andy Roddick Foundation, or empowering women in tech through her entrepreneurial ventures, Decker brings a refreshing authenticity to everything she does. Her latest series, The Runarounds, from Outer Banks creator Jonas Pate, will feature original music performed by the band at the center of the story, with the eight-episode series premiering this fall exclusively on Prime Video.
The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina (Decker’s home state), who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Throughout one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming of age, The Runarounds captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase one’s dreams.
Off-duty, you might find this dynamo trading laughs with fellow actors or mastering the art of balancing a thriving career with family life in Texas and North Carolina, where she and her tennis champion husband, Andy Roddick, make their homes. Brooklyn Decker is more than just a star; she’s a force of nature in an industry that thrives on talent, tenacity, and a good dose of laughter, as we learn from our Lance Avery Morgan, who gets up close and personal with the versatile star.
I love the Andy Roddick Foundation because…Austin doesn’t succeed until everyone in Austin succeeds, and Andy understands the responsibility of that. People are continually looking to Austin to find the what’s next and it’s exciting to think our city can set the example for what the program Out of School Time can look like, nation-wide, because of ARF.
The best career advice I’ve received is…Just marry him. Oh, did you say ‘best’ or ‘worst’?
Three qualities that got me where I am today are…I work my ass off. I am incredibly curious and love to learn. I married rich.
How I made my first dollar…by selling shaved ice.
My style icon is…Bianca Jagger or Carolyn Murphy.
My personal style signifier is…a lot of denim. Apparently, you can’t take Texas outta the girl.
A classic designer I wish was still designing today is…Edith Head. She knew how to design for women and created some of the most iconic on-screen looks we know and love.
First album I bought was…Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill.
If I could live in a foreign city it would be...Amsterdam.
What everyone/woman should try in her lifetime is…You should ask Lily Tomlin.
One thing I am exceptionally good at that most might not know is…My voice ain’t half bad.
If I could compete in an Olympic sport it would be...Gymnastics. Growing up, I worshiped those women.
The beauty essential you’d have to pry out of my cold, dead hands is…Beauty Counter Red lipstick.
In my fridge you will always find…Oat milk and fancy cheese.
My perfect day would begin with…My babies sleeping in very late, then running into my bed to snuggle.
My perfect day would end by…Sipping a White Russian, watching a Hallmark movie or political debate, and some making out by the fire.
