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Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The WORST dressed celebs at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party
Reality stars, influencers, and models gathered to celebrate the launch of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in New York on Thursday - but not everyone looked the part. As expected, the women didn't hold back with their glitzy, and sometimes revealing, looks on the red carpet. From plunging necklines and sheer fabric to dangerously high splits, the fashion on display left little to the imagination and in some cases completely missed the mark. Leading the faux pas was social media star Remi Bader who wore a completely see-through black mesh dress that revealed her slimmed-down physique. The former plus-size influencer, who had bariatric surgery to lose weight after becoming famous, confidently flaunted her figure. Not to be outdone, fellow influencer Sarah Nicole Landry turned heads in a completely sheer bodysuit. The mom-of-four covered up her bottom half with a long black skirt but her breasts were still on full display and only covered by black tape. DJ and influencer Xandra Pohl showed off her cleavage and long legs in a flirty little frock which featured an oddly puffed out skirt. While model Lorena Duran was completely covered up in a long-sleeved dress with a high neck, the print featured a naked woman's torso which didn't quite make the impact she may have hoped for. Lauren Chan, a Canadian model and advocate for size inclusivity, is one of four women gracing the cover of this year's issue, joining Salma Hayek, gymnast Jordan Chiles, and college athlete Oliviia Dunne. Speaking to People, Chan said: 'I'm the first out lesbian on the cover - with her own cover - and how much that means to me makes that surprise feel so overwhelming. 'That's where I feel like the tears of joy and celebration and relief and community come from.' Many fans have congratulated Chan, while others questioned why it was even being discussed at all. Such people have left comments that read: 'How is her sex life anybody's business?' and 'It's 2025. Nobody cares.' Another user wrote, 'She's beautiful. Why can't we just focus on the cover? Why is it all about sexuality? Smh.' Sports Illustrated has faced similar criticism in recent years for breaking traditional beauty standards. In 2020, Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender model to feature in the issue and in 2021, Leyna Bloom became the first transgender cover star, followed by pop star Kim Petras landing a cover in 2023. Chan herself fired back at critics after someone left a dismissive comment on a photo from her shoot for the mag which shows her posing on a Bermudan beach in an off-white lace two-piece. Hitting the mark: Renee Herbert and Elisha Herbert proudly flaunted their slender figures in stunning sheer gowns Chan posted a screenshot of the remark, left by an Instagram user named Caiser Hogan, who wrote, 'Who are they even doing this for anymore? Women?? This makes zero sense.' In the post, Chan responded, 'This is exactly why I show up in this space with my full chest.' She added that the magazine is meant for women - for representation and inspiration - not as 'an objectifying catalogue of fantasy for patriarchal pawns.' In a second slide, she added: 'Wait 'til he finds out I'm a lesbian.' In the caption, Chan explained that the comment 'struck a chord with me' and said she deliberately left it up for everyone to see. She wrote: 'The inclusion of myself and other folks that represent minorities in SI Swimsuit signifies an evolution in how women are allowed to exist in this society and which women deserve respect.' Chan continued: 'This man is insinuating that because I am a size 14, Asian and Middle Eastern, a lesbian, etc., that I am unattractive to him individually and that therefore no man, based on the patriarchal beauty standard, could deem me worthy of being in this publication.' The influencer went on to explain that the magazine is helping to redefine beauty 'through the female gaze,' and that every woman should feel seen in its pages. She said: 'It is not an outdated, objectifying catalogue of fantasy for patriarchal pawns. If that makes men feel irrelevant and angry enough to throw a tantrum in my comments ... I see no issue publicly and permanently addressing them.' She signed off her rebuttal to the comment by throwing her full support behind the magazine's mission, writing that she believes in it 'with [her] whole heart,' and said: 'SI Swimsuit 2025 is for the girls.'
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sports Illustrated's WORST dressed celebs on Swimsuit Issue launch party red carpet
Reality stars, influencers and models turned out in droves for the launch of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in New York on Thursday. As expected, the women didn't hold back when it came to pushing the envelope on the red carpet. From plunging necklines and sheer fabric to dangerously high splits, the fashion on display left little to the imagination. Social media star Remi Bader was hard to miss in a completely see-through black dress that revealed her slimmed-down physique. The former plus-size influencer, who had bariatric surgery to lose weight after becoming famous, confidently flaunted her slim figure as she cycled through various poses. Not to be outdone, fellow influencer Sarah Nicole Landry turned heads in a completely sheer bodysuit. The mom-of-four added a black skirt to the look, but her breasts were still on full display and only covered by black tape. Cover girl Livvy Dunne put on a cheeky display in an unbelievably short mini-dress that could barely cover up her derriere. DJ and influencer Xandra Pohl showed off her cleavage and long legs in a flirty little frock, while Australian model Elisha Herbert dared to bare in a sheer skin tight dress. Spanish model Lorena Duran was completely covered in a long-sleeved dress with a high neck, but the print on the garment featured a naked woman's torso. Lauren Chan, a Canadian model and advocate for size inclusivity, is one of four women gracing the cover of this year's issue, joining Salma Hayek, gymnast Jordan Chiles, and college athlete Livvy Dunne. 'I'm the first out lesbian on the cover — with her own cover — and how much that means to me makes that surprise feel so overwhelming,' Chan told People. 'That's where I feel like the tears of joy and celebration and relief and community come from.' Many fans rushed to congratulate her, while others questioned why it was even being discussed at all, posting comments like, 'How is her sex life anybody's business?' and 'It's 2025. Nobody cares.' Livvy Dunne and Denise Bidot both showed off their derrieres on the red carpet Not to be outdone, fellow influencer Sarah Nicole Landry turned heads in a completely sheer bodysuit and black skirt Mature model Maye Musk looked flirty and elegant in a hot pink feathered frock Another user wrote, 'She's beautiful. Why can't we just focus on the cover? Why is it all about sexuality? Smh.' Sports Illustrated has faced similar criticism in recent years for breaking traditional beauty standards. In 2020, Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender model featured in the issue. In 2021, Leyna Bloom became the first transgender cover star, followed by pop star Kim Petras landing a cover in 2023. Chan herself even fired back at critics. The body positivity advocate took to social media after someone left a dismissive comment on a photo from her return to the magazine, which shows her posing on a Bermudan beach in an off-white lace two-piece. She posted a screenshot of the remark, left by an Instagram user named Caiser Hogan, who wrote, 'Who are they even doing this for anymore? Women?? This makes zero sense.' Chan didn't hold back. In the post, she responded, 'This is exactly why I show up in this space with my full chest.' She added that the magazine is meant for women — for representation and inspiration — not as 'an objectifying catalogue of fantasy for patriarchal pawns.' In a second slide, she cheekily added, 'wait 'til he finds out I'm a lesbian.' In the caption, Chan explained the comment 'struck a chord with me' and said she deliberately left it up for everyone to see. 'The inclusion of myself and other folks that represent minorities in SI Swimsuit signifies an evolution in how women are allowed to exist in this society and which women deserve respect,' she wrote. 'This man is insinuating that because I am a size 14, Asian and Middle Eastern, a lesbian, etc., that I am unattractive to him individually and that therefore no man, based on the patriarchal beauty standard, could deem me worthy of being in this publication.' Chan went on to explain that the magazine is helping to redefine beauty 'through the female gaze,' and that every woman should feel seen in its pages. 'It is not an outdated, objectifying catalogue of fantasy for patriarchal pawns. If that makes men feel irrelevant and angry enough to throw a tantrum in my comments ... I see no issue publicly and permanently addressing them,' she said. She signed off by throwing her full support behind the magazine's mission, writing that she believes in it 'with [her] whole heart,' and declaring: 'SI Swimsuit 2025 is for the girls.'
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Salma Hayek, 58, wows in dramatic feathered mini dress as she leads stars at Sports Illustrated bash after girls' night out with Blake Lively
Salma Hayek put on a fashionable display on Thursday night at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in New York City. The 58-year-old bombshell — who had dinner with Blake Lively this week — put on a busty display in a low-cut black corseted dress. The look boasted sheer sleeves and feathered fringe at the cuffs and hemline. Salma added pointy-toe black platform heels and she wore her silky raven locks in a center part and sultry waves. Salma posed with rapper 50 Cent inside the star-studded event, who was dressed in a black jersey and black New York Yankees fitted hat. She also mingled and took photos with SI cover girls Livvy Dunne and Lauren Chan. Livvy celebrated the milestone in an Instagram post shared with her 5.3 million followers this week. The blonde stunner uploaded her sultry cover shot, which sees her luxuriating in the ocean in Bermuda. 'I AM A SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIM COVER MODEL!' she declared in the caption, adding, 'Somebody pinch me!' She thanked Sports Illustrated Editor-in-Chief MJ Day and photographer Ben Watts, writing, 'Thank you @mj_day for making my dreams come true, and @wattsupphoto for capturing this moment. make sure to get your magazine! ;)' Lauren dedicated a vulnerable behind-the-scenes post to her cover, which made history as she's the first openly lesbian star to grace the glossy. She wrote in part of a lengthy caption, 'Sexy is about being present; it's about being at peace with who you are. And it's about letting people f^#! off if they don't like it.' The Canadian beauty also said in the passionate note: 'I'm in my thirties, my t**s have fallen, no workout ever toned my mid-section, my skin is loosening, any a** I had is looong gone…and I feel better than ever.' Elsewhere in the post said she's able to love her body due to 'the shift in my mental health that has come from living as my authentic self, being in love with a woman, and learning that vulnerability has produced the most beautiful parts of my life.' Brooks Nader stunned in a cleavage-baring ice blue gown. The 28-year-old former Dancing with the Stars contestant made the cover of the iconic publication for the seventh time this year. She shared photos from her bikini-clad photo shoot on Instagram this week, writing to her 1.6 million followers, 'Year 7 with @si_swimsuit and still pinch myself every year. never give up on your dreams!!!!!' Brooks wore stringy white two-piece swimsuit for her 2025 spread, donning a micro top with pearl-beaded star shapes covering her ample chest. She joked on social media that the top was so precariously positioned that 'one gust of wind' would compromise it. And in the early hours of Thursday morning she took to Instagram Stories to share a video getting her hair done. Nader wrote, 'Back in NY & straight to it cuz it's @si_swimsuit launch week baby!!!!!' Former NFL star Rob Gronkowski attended the party with his model girlfriend Camille Kostek. The 36-year-old retired athlete hit the red carpet in a blue suit, white shirt, and brown footwear. Meanwhile, 33-year-old Camille looked angelic in a plunging white dress with a matching sheer shawl draped over her arms. The couple flashed their megawatt smiles as they cozied up for photos at the Hard Rock Hotel. Model Jasmine Sanders, 33, wore a strapless electric blue dress with a leg-baring side slit. Her curly blonde locks were styled in a tight updo and she complemented her look with bold gold jewelry. Like the other beauties, Sanders used social media to call attention to her SI cover, writing to fans: 'This marks 7 years of putting my heart, body, and soul into something I once only dreamed of. Thank you @si_swimsuit for believing in me - every single time.' Fellow cover girl Nazanin Mandi, 38, dropped in the comments to congratulate her, writing, 'Stunning,' with a heart-eye emoji under the post. She turned heads at Thursday night's A-list bash in a deep-cut black dress and feather boa. The star, who was married to singer Miguel from 2018-2022, wore her glossy jet black locks in an updo with face-framing loose pieces. Her eye-popping look was rounded out with a pair of strappy black heels that showed off her pristine pedicure. Mandi wrote in an Instagram caption, '2025 Rookie Issue out now! … I think it's safe to say this is the happiest I've ever been. what a journey.' She added, 'Thank you to the amazing @si_swimsuit team for honoring all that we are & making us feel so beautiful. You all are truly the best and it was an honor to work beside each and every one of you.' Media personality Remi Bader, 30, wore a slinky netted dress to the gathering, showing off her drastic weight loss. She looked great stepping out in the figure-hugging, see-through outfit, which had a halter neck and flashed her nude-toned undergarments. On Thursday night she used Instagram Stories to upload a behind-the-scenes POV recap of the event. Included in it was a snapshot of her with 50 Cent, who took the stage to perform his hits for guests. She also showcased Brooks letting loose on the dance floor. Bader revealed in March that she underwent bariatric surgery last year. A month later she appeared on Instagram to say that she was beginning to feel like herself again. 'Everyone in my dms saying 'she's back!!!' is making me so happy because I feel that fully and the past few days i've been really feeling like freaky silly self again,' she wrote alongside a selfie.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Salma Hayek's 17-Year-Old Daughter Valentina 'Had No Idea' What the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' Cover Was
Salma Hayek Pinault was named the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model The 58-year-old said her 17-year-old daughter, Valentina Pinault, wasn't aware of the historic honor prior to her receiving it Salma shared that she grew up looking at the issue but never dreamed she'd be on the coverSalma Hayek Pinault is going to have a hard time impressing her 17-year-old daughter. Valentina Paloma Pinault, with her newly announced Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The 58-year-old actress was recently announced as the new cover star of the highly coveted issue, but admitted on the Today show that her daughter, whom she shares with husband François-Henri Pinault, is not clued into the honor. 'My daughter had no idea what this cover was,' Salma shared on Today. 'You know, it's another generation.' Despite her daughter not being invested in this historic moment, Salma shared that she grew up admiring the famed covers. 'I still can't believe it,' she said of the accomplishment. '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.' However, Salma said it 'never crossed my mind' that she could be the swimsuit model. 'Because they didn't look like me,' she explained. 'My body's not necessarily the model type. I just never thought it was a possibility. And for it to happen when I'm 58, it's really shocking.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Back in April, Salma gushed about Valentina to PEOPLE, sharing that the teen is well-versed in beauty products. 'That one knows everything," she said. 'She knows products that you cannot even imagine that it exists. I'm like, 'What is that?' And she's like, 'Oh, it's a this for the ... whatever.' So I can't teach her anything. She's the expert." The Magic Mike's Last Dance star is currently preparing for her daughter to leave the nest. She mourned Valentina's final birthday at home back in September 2024, writing an emotional tribute at the time. 'My baby last birthday at home (for now) Im already having separation anxiety she makes me laugh all day, teaches me so many things, keeps me motivated, inspires in so many ways makes me want to dance sing and cook and makes life so exciting I love you sooooooooo much mi Vale 💋🙏♥️' she wrote on Instagram at the time. Read the original article on People
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Lauren Chan hails Sports Illustrated as a 'beacon of inspiration'
Lauren Chan thinks the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has become a "beacon of inspiration". The brunette beauty - who is the founder of the plus-size clothing brand Henning - features in the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and Lauren feels proud to be associated with the magazine. Lauren told Sports Illustrated: "The shift is clear: The intention of SI Swimsuit today is to celebrate women as 360-degree people while exemplifying what we can accomplish and spotlighting underrepresented communities. Most importantly, this brand is now a beacon of inspiration - a repossession of agency for the multitude of women who are able to see themselves reflected in the pages. "This has become especially pronounced in the last decade or so. Under editor in chief MJ Day, the SI Swimsuit staff - especially at the highest levels - is almost exclusively made up of women, and they have made a habit of breaking barriers in media." Lauren loves that Sports Illustrated has changed beauty norms in recent years. The 34-year-old model said: "In 2017 Swim Search was introduced, giving countless women the opportunity to become part of the SI Swimsuit brand; five years later Pay With Change, a gender-equity advertising initiative, was launched. The staff's efforts are perhaps most apparent in the headline-making diversity of their covers. "Before 2014, only one Pacific Islander, three black and eight Latina models had graced the cover; since then, more than 40 percent of cover stars have broken the beauty ideal with diversity across race, size, gender and age. "The kicker? All of that work to rebrand the institution is, in turn, changing SI Swimsuit's audience. The current stats: Women now make up 60 percent of followers on social media and female readership has increased nearly 40 percent in recent years. "And the fandom did not disappoint when addressing the troll in my comment section. My favourite clapback: 'A woman's body existing for anything other than a man's pleasure??? Unbelievable!' More earnestly, one said, 'In this diversity I feel represented - finally - and it feels like freedom.'"
