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Every Celebrity Mom in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
What began in the 1960s as an appeal to the male gaze has transformed into something much more uplifting, empowering, and women-focused in the six decades since. The annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (and the publication as a whole) is no longer about simply providing men with pretty women to look at — it's about celebrating women of all walks of life, and the idea that they can pursue and achieve anything they desire while looking phenomenal, mothers included. Sharina Gutierrez, a 2024 rookie, tells SheKnows exclusively when launching her Mama Mantra Mind Full Dining Sets that she loved being surrounded by such an empowered and supportive group of women. '[SI has] given me as a community to lean on,' she says. 'And what I've realized is it's a sisterhood.' The 2024 rookies were announced earlier this year, and the cover stars will be announced in May. Last year, the cover stars were Martha Stewart, Megan Fox, Kim Petras, and Brooks Nader — among 24 additional models making appearances across the issue's pages. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor-in-chief M.J. Day explained at the time, 'There is no theme — rather, there is a vision, a sentiment, a hope that women can live in a world where they feel no limitations, internally or externally.' She added, 'But the absence of a theme is not to say that [these women] don't share certain common traits. They're constantly evolving.' Stewart, for her part, blew up any idea that women can't look or feel good once they reach a certain age with her jaw-droppingly gorgeous cover photos. The 81-year-old lifestyle maven told the magazine, 'When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, I thought, 'Oh, that's pretty good, I'm going to be the oldest person I think ever on a cover of Sports Illustrated.' And I don't think about age very much, but I thought that this is kind of historic,' she shared. Historic, badass, completely amazing — yes indeed. And Stewart isn't the only SI model making history. Nicole Williams English was one of 28 models for the 2023 issue, and she just happened to be 7 months pregnant at the time of her photoshoot — making her only the second woman to shoot for SI while carrying a child, after Katrina Scott made history as the first to do so in 2022. Williams English told the magazine, 'The fact that I'm actually a rookie and shooting while pregnant, it's just really cool to know that my baby girl is going through this with me and that one day she's gonna look back and see all these photos and know that she was shooting for SI with mama.' To see which celebrity mamas have graced the illustrious pages of Sports Illustrated Swimwear, scroll on. More from SheKnows Salma Hayek Celebrates Her SI Swimsuit Cover With Another Jaw-Dropping Red Carpet Look Best of SheKnows The Best Places to Buy Furniture for Teens Online The Most Striking Rare Boy Names in the U.S. Right Now — & the Reason You Haven't Heard Them (Yet) 19 Celebrity Stepparents Who Have a Tight Bond With Their Stepkids Salma Hayek might have wowed fans worldwide when she starred on the cover of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (on newsstands May 17) at age 58. Unfortunately, her teenage daughter was less impressed. 'My daughter had no idea what this cover was,' Hayek said of Valentina, whom she shares with husband François-Henri Pinault. 'You know, it's another generation.' Though Hayek was nervous about being a cover star — 'I had a very bad case of impostor syndrome' — her loved ones encouraged her along the way. Valentina might not understand the gravity of this honor, but she was still supportive. The actress would send behind-the-scene pictures to her husband and daughter, and Valentina was quick to tell her mom, 'You look great.' In 2025, Denise Bidot was named a SI Swimsuit rookie. The announcement came just days after the model accused Lil Wayne of physical abuse and breaking up with her via text on what should have been a special day. 'Wayne literally kicked me and my daughter out on Mother's Day today,' she said, per People. Jena Sims has been featured in multiple SI Swimsuit issues since she and husband Brooks Koepka welcomed son Crew six weeks early in 2023. with husband Brooks Koepka. The model and the professional golfer welcomed their son 6 weeks early in 2023. Much like Crew, who clearly had a mind of his own, the HBBQs, Inc. founder is all about getting things going ASAP. 'If I have a goal, I'm gonna go after it. I'm big on making the first move,' she told SI in 2025. ' … I believe in going for anything that you want. I went for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. I went for so many different jobs that I've booked, and [landed] dream brands that I've worked with because I made the first move.' In 2023, Nicole Williams English made a splash with her SI Swimsuit debut when she posed pregnant. The proud mom then returned in 2024 and 2025 after welcoming daughter India Moon with retired NFL player Larry English. Model Sharina Gutierrez is a determined mother of three. After 10 years of waiting to get a call from Sports Illustrated, she decided to take things into her own hands, submitting a personal video where she told the editors all about her journey as a model, a businesswoman, and a mom. It was with that video — in which she didn't show her body at all — that she became a 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue rookie. That, and her commitment to mantras and manifesting the accomplishment. Gutierrez tells SheKnows exclusively that mantras are a huge part of her and her family's routine, calling them the 'cheat codes to life.' ''[We would say], 'Thank you God and the universe for letting mom be the next Sports Illustrated rookie,'' she tells us. 'And it wasn't even announced yet. And every day we were doing this together as a team.' '…It's so important to teach our children at a young age that what they say to themselves is what they attract in life,' she continues. 'I wish that I would have learned that growing up.' And so she wants to help other families do just that. Gutierrez launched Mama Mantra, an online destination for families to learn about incorporating mantras into their lives, to find ways to form meaningful connections with one another, and shop mantra-driven products that act as the 'perfect reset button.' 'Just because you became a mother, that shouldn't be the reason why you should stop reaching for those stars,' she says. 'Empower yourself with these mantras and affirmations every day. And basically be your best cheerleader, because there's no one in the world that can be a greater cheerleader for you than yourself and your child.' In 2024, Chrissy Teigen was photographed for her ninth SI Swimsuit Issue appearance. She has been on the cover of the 50th-anniversary edition and now the 60th-anniversary edition too. In between the two milestone issues, the TV personality welcomed four kids — Luna, Miles, Esti, and Wren — with husband John Legend. 'It feels like I've lived 800 different lifetimes since the first shoot we did, and I love that all the pictures and everything we've done throughout the years [are] like chapters in a book,' Teigen said after her 2024 shoot. Hunter McGrady has graced the pages of SI Swimsuit many times since 2017, including in bikinis and fur in Switzerland for the 2025 issue. Most exciting of all, about eight months after welcoming a baby girl in March 2023, she posed for the 2024 cover. 'I was just like, 'I want my daughter to see this one day. I want the next generation to see this. I want our generation to see this,'' the mom of two told People. '… [Your body is] very different when you have kids. I have tons more stretch marks and things are a lot softer and there's a lot more cellulite, but that's okay.' Emmy Award-winning journalist Gayle King made her SI Swimsuit Issue debut as a cover star in 2024. 'I would have never thought this was possible,' the mom of two and grandma to one granddaughter told the outle. 'This was nowhere on my bucket list. So I'm thinking maybe it was a dream that I didn't even know I wanted because now that I'm here, I want it bad.' Kate Upton has been on the cover of this famed issue not one, not two, but three times. But, per People, the supermodel would tell you motherhood is her greatest accomplishment. 'She melts my heart,' Upton said of her daughter Genevieve 'Vivi' who she shares with baseball player Justin Verlander. 'I'm so obsessed with her.' Brittany Mahomes nearly broke the internet in Feb. 2024 with the stunning photos that dubbed her an SI Swimsuit rookie just days before her husband Patrick Mahomes played in the Super Bowl. The co-owner of the Kansas City Current shares three kids — Sterling, Bronze, and Golden — with the NFL quarterback. Brittany told SI that motherhood is the 'best thing that's ever happened to her.' Model Nina Cash was also named a rookie in 2024 at age 57. The mom of three and grandma started going gray in her mid-20s when she was pregnant with her daughter Harrison. Though the former university dean dyed her hair for many years, she stopped in 2019 and has since embraced her mantras of 'Gone gray and still slay' and 'Slay the gray.' Well, she certainly slayed in her beautiful photoshoot. Katrina Scott made history in 2022 when she became the first visibly pregnant person to appear in an issue of Sports Illustrated. It was a really profound moment for the fitness personality, who told the magazine, 'It's so crazy because I feel like I've been on my fertility journey while being part of the Sports Illustrated family.' She explained, 'They have been there for me through all the ups and downs. When I first had a miscarriage, the whole team at SI sent the most beautiful arrangement and checked in on me. Then when I walked the runway [for SI], I was doing my IVF treatments. And then I was asked to be back in the publication, but pregnant. This is really an SI Swimsuit baby!' Martha Stewart became the oldest model to grace the pages of SI in 2023 at 81 years old — and she looks stunning as ever thanks to her extensive prep for the shoot, which she casually chalks up as nothing more than 'good living.' Stewart is not only a mother but also a grandmother, making her cover appearance that much more iconic. Megan Fox also appeared as a cover model for SI's 2023 Swimsuit edition, and the mom of three (now four) looked sexy as ever in a variety of skin-baring pieces. The actress actually opened up about motherhood during an interview with Kourtney Kardashian for her SI cover, and she explained why she no longer shares anything about her kids on social media. 'I'm really proud of my kids,' Fox began. 'One is like a concert pianist, an amazing artist. And I would love for people to see that. But the first time I shared anything of them, it became this huge news story, because Noah and Bodhi both had long hair. And for whatever reason — even though it was 2018 — it was such a big deal.' 'There was a discussion about if I was trying to feminize them or shape their sexuality. And it was such an unnerving, upsetting feeling because I was just posting a gorgeous picture of my beautiful, free, happy children,' Fox said. A mogul in the health and wellness space — and a mom of two — Melissa Wood-Tepperberg appeared among the group of SI Swimsuit models in 2023. As of 2023, Padma Lakshmi can add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her impressive resume — which includes being mom to daughter Krishna. Following in Katrina Scott's footsteps, Nicole Williams English appeared as a Sports Illustrated model while pregnant for the magazine's 2023 edition. In fact, the appearance marked her debut with the prestigious publication — at seven months pregnant, no less. Williams English told SI, 'The fact that I'm actually a rookie and shooting while pregnant, it's just really cool to know that my baby girl is going through this with me and that one day she's gonna look back and see all these photos and know that she was shooting for SI with mama.' As of the 2023 release, she and Scott are the only women to have shot for the magazine while pregnant. Prior to Martha Stewart's appearance, Maye Musk made history as the oldest SI Swimsuit cover model in 2022 at 74 years old. Musk has three children, including Elon Musk. Ciara joined Musk as one of four Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models in 2022. The mom of three welcomed her third child in 2020 with NFL husband Russell Wilson. Joining Ciara and Musk as one of 2022's cover stars, mom of four Kim Kardashian made her first appearance as an SI Swimsuit model. Kardashian told Sports Illustrated she 'never thought in a million years' she'd be shooting a cover for the magazine, especially in her 40s — but her age makes it all the more iconic. Three years after welcoming her son via surrogate in 2016, Tyra Banks appeared on the cover of SI Swimsuit for the third time. The supermodel made history with her 1996 appearance alongside Valeria Mazza as the first Black model to have appeared on the magazine's cover. A year later, Banks starred as SI's cover model again — solo this time — making her the first Black model to do so. After gracing the cover in 1986, '87, '88, and '94, Elle Macpherson returned as a SI Swimsuit model in 2006 following the arrival of her two sons. To date, the supermodel is credited with the most appearances on the magazine's cover by any one model.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Bad b***hes every where': 50 Cent stirs controversy at SI launch with bold comment about Rob Gronkowski and Braxton Berrios' girlfriends
50 Cent makes bold remark on Rob Gronkowski and Braxton Berrios' partners (Image via AP) Rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson showed appreciation for Camille Kostek and Alix Earle, the partners of football players Rob Gronkowski and Braxton Berrios, during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch celebration. He shared snapshots online, admiring the magazine's featured models. The event also saw the couples share personal relationship moments, including a humorous snowmobile tumble and insights into navigating a long-distance romance amid busy professional lives. Rapper Celebrates Gronkowski and Berrios' Partners with Enthusiastic Post , making waves at the swimsuit launch The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in New York City brought together stars from the worlds of sports, fashion, and entertainment—and rapper 50 Cent was right in the mix, showing major love to the women gracing the cover and their NFL partners . Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson took to Instagram to shout out Camille Kostek and Alix Earle, the respective partners of NFL players Rob Gronkowski and Braxton Berrios. He posted several photos from the glamorous event, including snaps with both models and a group shot with Gronkowski, captioning it in his classic style: 'Sports illustrated bad bitches every where what! Me and Rob Gronk was chilling. You know the vibes!' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Both women were featured in the 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue—Kostek making her eighth appearance with a shoot in the Swiss Alps, and Earle, a rising influencer and model, adding her name to the list of high-profile cover stars. Their appearance at the party turned heads, but it was also a celebration of their supportive relationships. Kostek and Gronkowski, longtime fan-favorites, shared a fun story from a recent trip to Park City, Utah. In an interview with PEOPLE, Kostek brought up a snowmobile mishap where the couple fell off during a slow turn. Gronkowski reassured fans, saying it was just a harmless tumble: 'It wasn't anything dangerous.' Meanwhile, Earle spoke with E! News about the strength of her relationship with Berrios, highlighting how they maintain a healthy dynamic despite busy careers and long-distance. 'We both allow ourselves to prioritize ourselves and be a little selfish at times… it's a very healthy relationship,' she said. Earle recently moved into Berrios' Miami home, though she revealed he's now based in Houston after signing with the Texans. Despite the move, Earle emphasized her love for Miami, flatly responding 'NEVER' when asked if she'd relocate to Texas permanently. The event served as more than a red carpet moment—it offered personal glimpses into the lives of some of the NFL's most recognized couples. From 50 Cent's public appreciation to playful relationship stories and insights into maintaining balance, the party highlighted the strong connections behind the scenes of celebrity life. Also Read: Shannon Sharpe under fire: Blasts haters while facing $50M assault lawsuit from teen OnlyFans model As the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue continues to merge sports, culture, and fashion, the bash reminded fans that behind the spotlight are relationships grounded in support, humor, and a little bit of star-studded fun. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Olivia Dunne shares viral moment with 50 Cent while Paul Skenes stays away
Olivia Dunne shares viral moment with 50 Cent while Paul Skenes stays away (Image Source: Olivia/Instagram) Olivia Dunne had a red carpet night to remember in New York City on Friday when she attended the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party . Olivia Dunne, one of the four cover models of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, walked the carpet with Salma Hayek, Jordan Chiles, and Lauren Chan for the big bash. She sported a beautiful white gown and made many heads turn on her red carpet appearance. Olivia Dunne encounters 50 Cent and documents her moment on social media At the party, Olivia Dunne also met rapper 50 Cent, who later posted a series of photos at the party. There was one with him standing next to Olivia Dunne, and others with him standing next to former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. 50 Cent captioned his posts, "Sports illustrated bad bitches everywhere what! Me and Rob Gronk were chilling. You know the vibes!" by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The $5,000 Hearing Aid Lie... Exposed! Prime Sound Learn More Undo Olivia Dunne reposted the post on her Instagram story and added a brief caption of her own: "yktv," meaning "you know the vibe." Her followers moved fast, eager to catch her partying with celebrities and being a part of a big event. Olivia Dunne keeps shining in sports and stardom A recognition such as this is publicly acknowledging how far Olivia Dunne has come, in athletics as well as in lifestyle and media. To be posed on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit is a massive achievement for any model or athlete, depicting the athlete's great skill and her increasing standing in the fashion industry. This helped in underscoring her ability to balance identities as a sportswoman and as a force to be reckoned with in the fashion circle, thereby making her trendy and attractive to the general audience. It indicates her increasing popularity and influence outside of college athletics. Although she is accustomed to being in the public eye, this evening brought her a different type of attention. Getting to meet celebrities such as 50 Cent and Rob Gronkowski, and being a part of such a high-profile activity, testifies to how far Olivia Dunne has ventured into the realm of entertainment. Also Read: Paul Skenes' Girlfriend Olivia Dunne Shares A Glimpse Of Her Busy Day In Manhattan Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The best of WNBA rising star Hailey Van Lith in images
The best of WNBA rising star Hailey Van Lith in images Hailey Van Lith had a unique college basketball career. She started at Louisville, transferred to LSU and finished at TCU. Each stop saw Van Lith and the school enjoy success in the NCAA tournament. She is now in the WNBA after being selected 11th overall by the Chicago Sky. HVL also found time in her hectic schedule to pose for the current Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith Hailey Van Lith
Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Salma Hayek almost 'backed out' of sexy Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot
'If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Salma Hayek on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue's 2025 cover. Photo by Sports Illustrated Salma Hayek is all smiles now as one of the four cover stars featured this year in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. But she admits to getting cold feet just before stripping down for her photo shoot. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account 'I said yes and then when it was time to do it, I tried to back out,' Hayek told the Today show. this week after she was unveiled as one of the faces fronting 2025's SI Swimsuit. 'I said, 'No,' because the bathing suits never fit me, how am I gonna do this? There's nothing my size — I always suffer.'' Hayek, 58, is one of four personalities on the the collectible covers alongside Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles, influencer and former artistic gymnast Olivia Dunne, and Canadian model, activist and entrepreneur Lauren Chan. 'I remember when I was young, a long, long time ago, I was always excited to see the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated, and (thinking) 'Who's going to be in it?'' Hayek told SI while in her native Mexico for her photo op. 'Of course, I didn't look like a model, so it never crossed my mind that one day I would be in it.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Eternals star said that if someone had told her she would be one of the faces featured by the outlet at her age, she would have ' sent them to the madhouse.' 'If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse, but the world has changed, and that's exciting,' she said. The Oscar-nominated star also praised the publication for helping women over 50 'feel sexy.' 'I could retire, but I don't want to miss out on this time. I fought for it, you know, and I've been part of it,' she told SI. 'I think it's really remarkable that a magazine like Sports Illustrated says that it's OK, maybe even cool, to be past 50 and still be able to feel not just sexy, but for me, to be free and not be self-conscious of your body like you have to hide.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Hayek echoed this sentiment during her appearance on the Today show. 'I still can't believe it,' she said. 'I remember when I was young and hot, I used to look at this magazine. I wanted to see who was the new gorgeous model, the new girl of the moment. And it never crossed my mind that I could be on that cover because they didn't look like me. My body's not necessarily the model type and I never thought that was a possibility. And for it to happen when I'm 58? It's really shocking.' MJ Day, the editor in chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit , called Hayek a 'force of nature.' 'As an actor, director, producer, and champion for women, Salma is a beacon for Latinx communities, a tireless advocate and a person whose passion for art, life and humanity has few rivals … She has a creative fire that lights up everything she touches,' Day wrote. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a separate statement, Day praised this year's other models. 'Every single woman included this year brings with her a unique and powerful reason for being featured in the issue. Whether it's about what she represents, the impact she's making, or the change she's driving in her own life and the world around her, these women show up with passion and purpose.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. SI Swimsuit has embraced featuring older models in recent years. In May 2023 , Martha Stewart became the oldest cover star to grace the SI Swimsuit Issue at the age of 81. Last year, Stewart returned alongside septuagenarians Maye Musk and Christie Brinkley for the SI Swimsuit 60th Anniversary Legends shoot. Meanwhile, Hayek might be making her SI debut, but she's no stranger to sharing bikini photos with her fans. To mark her 58th birthday last September, Hayek shared a series of bathing suit pics to her Instagram . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Birthday bikini dump, happy 58th birthday to me!' she captioned the slideshow. 'P.s none of these are throwbacks.' The month prior, she posted two Instagram pics from Ibiza in which she posed in a bikini on a boat. 'Yellow bikini + White hair = perfect combination,' she wrote in the caption. mdaniell@ Read More Olympics Editorial Cartoons Columnists NHL Celebrity
