Brooke Lisa Burke was born in Hartford, Connecticut on September 8, 1971. She is a middle child, being the fourth among seven children of a Jewish family. She is popularly known as the "hottest tour guide and adrenaline junkie" due to her popular spot on E!'s Wild On in 1997. The new definition of exotic location was seen in a different light due to her tours all over the world in search for the most exotic party locations.

And thanks to her and her crazy escapades, a new line of beachwear known as "Barely Brooke" came to life. This line made its popularity way up to Victoria's Secret catalogue and Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue.