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Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Livvy Dunne: How New York Times ‘hit piece' led to SI Swimsuit dream
Olivia 'Livvy' Dunne said her career with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 'all started because of a hit piece' The New York Times published about her in November 2022. During a recent appearance on the 'What's Your Story?' podcast, the retired NCAA gymnast recalled the fallout from the past interview about her Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), which was titled, 'New Endorsements for College Athletes Resurface an Old Concern: Sex Sells' — and featured a snapshot of her in a LSU team-issued leotard. 'So I got offered to be in Sports Illustrated — it all started because of a hit piece The New York Times wrote about me,' Dunne, who landed the cover of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, told host Stephanie McMahon. 'So they came to our gymnastics facility at LSU, took pictures of me. They said, 'Wear your team-issued attire, put on a leotard,'' and they took a picture of me standing in front of the beam, like any gymnast would, and then they blew it up on the screen and put the headline, 'Sex Sells.' 'Okay, well, you just came into the facility and took pictures of me in our team-issued attire and blew it up on a screen… So I was like, 'Okay, well, this is crazy.' And there was obviously a lot of backlash to The New York Times because of that.' At the time, Dunne fired back at the newspaper in an Instagram Story post. 'And I decided I [was] going to put that same picture that they posted and captioned 'sex sells' on my Instagram story and write 'at The New York Times, is this too much?'' Dunne recalled of her clap back in 2022. 'Because, come on, you know what you're doing. You just put a picture of me in a leotard for clicks and then caption it 'sex sells.' '… And then people loved that. They were like, 'This is so great,' because no, it's not too much. You're in your team-issued attire, which is a leotard for gymnasts. I can't control that…. So it was just ridiculous. There was a lot of positive feedback from that. So, Sports Illustrated reached out to my agent. I was so excited about that. That was always a dream of mine. I mean, there's some legends and some amazing athletes that have been in Sports Illustrated.' The New York Times story was published with the sub-headline, 'Female college athletes are making millions thanks to their large social media followings. But some who have fought for equity in women's sports worry that their brand-building is regressive.' This isn't the first time Dunne has called out The New York Times publicly. During an appearance on the 'Full Send Podcast' in 2023, Dunne called the piece 'complete BS,' and claimed the reporter 'was asking me very odd questions' in the phone interview. 'The interviewer called me and he was asking me very odd questions. It was worded quite weird,' Dunne said. 'He was like, 'So, how does it feel to be a small petite blonde gymnast doing so well with NIL?' I was just like, 'Why does it matter that I'm petite and blonde?' You can just ask me about NIL without you having to use these weird ways of saying it.' Dunne appeared in the SI Swimsuit issue for the third straight year in 2025, landing one of the four covers for the 2025 issue. The New Jersey native shot on location in Bermuda, where she posed in a two-piece by Reina Olga. She told McMahon that she shot the cover with a fractured kneecap suffered during her last season with LSU. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Salma Hayek, 58, dances in a bikini as her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue goes to Mexico
Salma Hayek, 58, is appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Mexico. This comes two months after the Frida actress appeared on the front of the US version to rave reviews. The Hollywood icon had on a beige-and-brown macramé bikini on the cover which was shared by SI Mexico. And in a video shared by the star, she modeled a cream-colored bikini with belly chain and matching necklace as she danced outdoors in a sizzling clip posted to Instagram on Wednesday. The Hollywood icon had expert moves which were first spotted in her 1996 film From Dusk Till Dawn. 'My cover of @sportsillustrated. mexico in now out in Mexico with a special edition #VIVAMEXICO,' wrote the mother of one in her caption. SI Mexico shared to Instagram: 'Our cover goes beyond beauty: it celebrates the strength and pride of being Mexican. @si_swimsuit arrives in Mexico and @salmahayek stars in the first edition for #SportsIllustratedMéxico.' The Frida star was posing in a bikini as she showed off her enviable figure for the magazine. The From Dusk Till Dawn standout is one of the few actresses to pose for the prestigious cover. 'It's so bizarre!' Hayek told the publication. 'I'm nearly 60! At this stage, it wouldn't have crossed my mind. The first thing you get is—what is that word?—imposter syndrome. You have the imposter syndrome immediately.' She also appeared on the Today show with Savannah Guthrie where she said she could not 'believe' it. 'I remember when I was young and hot, I used to look at this magazine,' she said. '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,' said the siren. 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has always been about more than swimsuits and stunning imagery,' MJ Day, the editor in chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit said of the actress' first-ever cover. 'It's about creating a platform to capture moments that define our times, celebrating people who are shaping culture, and showcasing beauty on a world stage.' She was on a blue floor at a peach-colored mansion The shoot was by photographer Ruven Afanador. '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,' Day added in the press release, calling Hayek 'a force of nature as an actor, director, producer, and champion for women.' In 2021, Salma told ET: 'I had to lose a lot of weight and exercise to get into the bikini towards the end of last year,' she said at the time. 'I'm glad I took a lot of pictures, I have no shame on it because it was the first week of the vacation,' Hayek added, referring to a vacation. The Mexican beauty previously revealed she stays fit by practicing restorative yoga, juice cleanses, and walking her numerous dogs whom she's called her 'trainers.' 'I thought getting older meant I wasn't going to work. I'm working. 'I thought getting older maybe meant that you're not in love anymore. I'm in love,' the half-Mexican, half-Lebanese American told Glamour last year. 'I don't feel that I lost my flexibility or my agility or even my I'm still going. Shocker. I'm still here. 'They tried to get rid of me a thousand ways. I'm still here.' The age-defying brunette beauty continues to look decades younger than her years and has said she does not use Botox or fillers. There's no magic or expensive beauty products behind her flawless skin. But she does use a product derived from the bark of a tree. 'I use an ingredient called Tepezcohuite that's used in Mexico for burn victims because it completely regenerates the skin,' Hayek told Elle way back in 2015. 'Some of the ingredients, when I took them to the American labs, they were like, 'Oh my God! How come nobody is using this?' This is why I have no Botox, no peels, no fillers.' Salma and her billionaire husband François-Henri Pinault, 62, have been in a relationship since 2006 and tied the knot in Paris in 2009. He is the son of billionaire French businessman Francois Pinault, whose company Kering bought Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent in the 90s. His company also owns Boucheron, Balenciaga, and the British fashion house Alexander McQueen.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘SI' Swim star rocks braless, tight-and-tiny denim look for concert
Xandra Pohl at the 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Issue launch party on May 15, 2025 in NYC Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Xandra Pohl headed to a country concert dressed to the nines — in a tight-and-tiny, all-denim outfit. The stunning DJ and influencer took to TikTok on Sunday, July 13 to show off her Western look, which included low-hanging jeans and a tiny denim corset-style vest that buttoned up the front. The braless top was so small that it seamlessly flaunted her bare waist. Advertisement 'We going country baby,' she captioned one video of her switching from her robe to her concert look as Blake Shelton played in the background. 'Country concert loading,' she wrote over the share. 'Cowboys,' she lip-synced, walking in her outfit and using a cowboy hat as a prop in a second video earlier that day. 'Because no woman has ever dreamed about being swept off her feet by an accountant.' She then played an air guitar. 'Cowboys…that's all,' she captioned the photo. While a few fans made comments defending dating accountants, many fans raved about the model's flawless outfit. 'The jeans, the hair, the top, everything is sitting so perfectly,' said one commenter. Advertisement 'You are trusting that vest,' quipped another. 'How long is this?!' questioned another, who seemingly had been watching the video on repeat. 'I've been watching for hours now.' 'Thirst trap and I am here for it,' gushed a fourth fan. Read More! Carefree 'SI' Swim model risks eye-wateringly tiny RW&B string bikini 'SI' Swim model flaunts tiny waist floating in ocean in string bikini Rising 'SI' Swim star stuns in racy negligee for vacation night out
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Livvy Dunne sunbathes in all-American red string bikini and cowboy hat
Olivia Dunne attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Launch Party on May 15, 2025 in NYC Reigning Sports illustrated swimsuit issue cover Livvy Dunne celebrated the long July 4 weekend in style, hitting the beach in the Hamptons in a stunning, all-American look. Wearing a red-and-white checkered string bikini and cowboy hat, she soaked in the strong holiday weekend sun. Advertisement 'Red, white & freckled,' the influencer, model and former gymnastics queen, 22, captioned her Saturday, July 5 Instagram post that featured three photos of her in the patriotic outfit. She even sunbathed on a red, white and blue towel. 'Gorgeous,' commented her friend and fellow Sports Illustrated model Xandra Pohl, who recently moved to the Hamptons. 'Can we hang out,' Dunne responded. The carousel share had a whopping 800 comments, including a flood of heart eyes and red heart emojis. 'You're glowing, freckles and all,' raved one fan. 'You are absolutely the American Dream,' agreed another. 'Young goddess,' said a third. Advertisement The current SI swimsuit issue marks Dunne's third consecutive appearance in the iconic magazine and her first time on the cover. She also recently walked in the magazine's May runway show that closed out Miami Swim Week at the glam W South Beach. Dunne's dropping into a perfect split on the catwalk was one of the show's many highlights. The content creator, who's dating star Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, led her former collegiate gymnastics team LSU to its first-ever NCAA championships in 2024. Read More! Livvy Dunne drops to surprise full split while rehearsing for bikini show 'SI' Swim model wears tiny piece of fabric as top for night out with Mom Livvy Dunne shares series of painful gymnastic falls in tiny leotards
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Livvy Dunne sunbathes in all-American red string bikini and cowboy hat
Reigning Sports illustrated swimsuit issue cover Livvy Dunne celebrated the long July 4 weekend in style, hitting the beach in the Hamptons in a stunning, all-American look. Wearing a red-and-white checkered string bikini and cowboy hat, she soaked in the strong holiday weekend sun. 'Red, white & freckled,' the influencer, model and former gymnastics queen, 22, captioned her Saturday, July 5 Instagram post that featured three photos of her in the patriotic outfit. She even sunbathed on a red, white and blue towel. 'Gorgeous,' commented her friend and fellow Sports Illustrated model Xandra Pohl, who recently moved to the Hamptons. 'Can we hang out,' Dunne responded. The carousel share had a whopping 800 comments, including a flood of heart eyes and red heart emojis. 'You're glowing, freckles and all,' raved one fan. 'You are absolutely the American Dream,' agreed another. 'Young goddess,' said a third. The current SI swimsuit issue marks Dunne's third consecutive appearance in the coveted magazine and her first time on the cover. She also recently walked in the magazine's May runway show that closed out Miami Swim Week at the glam W South Beach. Dunne's dropping into a perfect split on the catwalk was one of the show's many highlights. The content creator, who's dating star Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, led her former collegiate gymnastics team LSU to its first-ever NCAA championships in 2024. Read More! Livvy Dunne drops to surprise full split while rehearsing for bikini show 'SI' Swim model wears tiny piece of fabric as top for night out with Mom Livvy Dunne shares series of painful gymnastic falls in tiny leotards
