Meet Gracie Williams, Hooters of Ft Lauderdale Beach
Gracie grew up in Weston, Florida, and has spent six years as a Hooters Girl at Beach Place on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Five straight editions of the Official Hooters Calendar later, she's Miss July 2026, and one of the calendar's own makeup artists, working both sides of the lens. We caught up with Gracie to talk wings done exactly right, a sunrise in Bimini, and the little sister she gained along the way.
Hooters Favorites
Favorite Hooters menu item?
Naked wings, all flats always! With a side of celery and lemon pepper!
Go-to wing sauce?
Medium plus lemon pepper plus fresh chopped garlic.
Favorite part of being a Hooters Girl?
The lifelong friendships, countless opportunities, traveling to new places, and the ability to stay deeply involved in the community!
Favorite part of being a Hooters Calendar Girl?
Being a Hooters Calendar Girl is truly an honor. My favorite part is inspiring others to believe they can do the same, because I never thought it was possible for me!
Best memory from the calendar shoot?
My most cherished memory is waking up early to shoot at sunrise in Bimini, then going directly to the Bimini Primary School to spend time with our friends and deliver much-needed gifts.
And a moment she's proudest of?
While being Miss July 2026, I have raised $29,000 for an abuse victim. Her name is Maci, and she is my new 11-year-old little sister! Beyond thankful for a special Calendar Tour stop!
There's no better time than now! Go for it, be yourself, and enjoy every step of the journey! Gracie's advice for future calendar girls
Just for Fun
- Day offHanging by the water or playing with makeup. Fun fact: she's one of the makeup artists for the Hooters Calendar
- Hype song"Glamorous" by Fergie
- Rewatch foreverAny true-story documentary
- Dream tripThailand and Greece
- Beach or poolBeach!
- Coffee orderShaken iced brown sugar espresso
- Motto"Be the reason someone smiles today"
One Last Thing
Anything else you'd like fans to know?
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be featured in the 2026 Hooters Calendar. Thank you to everyone who has purchased it, and if you haven't, make sure to get yours before it's gone!
Catch Gracie at Beach Place Hooters on Fort Lauderdale Beach, follow her at @graciewilliams7, and find her in the 2022 through 2026 editions of the Official Hooters Calendar, holding down July in the 40th anniversary edition.
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