The debut Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue hit newsstands in February 1964. Editor Andre Laguerre discovered when the sports calendar slowed during the winter months; he could fill that chilly void with photos of warm destinations and hot women, and readers would enjoy it. He was right.
Since that first issue, it’s regularly appeared at newsstands each February up until last year, when it came out for the first time in May. In 1997, Sports Illustrated transformed the special edition from a section within an issue into its own stand-alone issue, separate from the weekly magazine.
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Photos: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Has 56-Year-Old Rookie Model
The popular magazine revealed its three cover models earlier this week. Olivia Culpo, Jasmine Sanders and Kate Bock are featured on this year’s cover.
Several other prominent models will be included in the magazine, as well as some notable first-timers. One such first timer is a 56-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie.
Kathy Jacobs, a former Ford model, will be making her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut this year. The 5-foot-3 Calabasas, California native will be part of the magazine which releases later this month.
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Sports Illustrated taps 56-year-old Kathy Jacobs for Swimsuit Issue
CALABASAS, Calif. — Kathy Jacobs says it's important not to discount people because of their age or height. She should know – the petite 56-year-old is a brand new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model.
Jacobs, from Calabasas, California and who stands 5-foot-3-inches, hopes her appearance in the issue will help change readers' views of beauty.
"I'm just like so grateful that they took like a chance on me," says Jacobs. "Two things you can't change about yourself are how old you are and how tall you are."
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Tanaye White brings her natural look from Annapolis to Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition -
When Tanaye White told her parents she was quitting her corporate job to pursue modeling full time, they were concerned and excited at the same time.
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White is the only model in the swimsuit edition sporting her natural Afro, a choice she hopes shows other Black women they don't have to compromise their identity to be successful. She wants to promote more inclusion and diversity in magazines.
"There is such a strong need for more of it, even though the industry is making steps forward, there is still a long way to go," White said. "As one of the Black models in the magazine, I feel empowered to represent for women who have darker skin or kinkier hair."
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Nina Agdal unveils her summer-ready beach bod on Instagram |
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model recently took to Instagram where she proudly showcased her bikini body on the beach. According to U.K.’s DailyMail , Agdal has been spending lockdown in the Hamptons with her boyfriend, Jack Brinkley Cook .
The 28-year-old rocked a gold and maroon string bikini as she posed on the sand with the ocean visible behind her.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Announces Casting Call for 2021 Rookie Class | PEOPLE.com
Over the years, the annual open casting call has helped SI Swimsuit discover break-out stars including Camille Kostek, who landed a solo cover in 2019
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On Tuesday, the iconic franchise kicked off the open casting call in partnership with coconut water brand Vita Coco to give both aspiring and established models the opportunity to meet with the SI Swimsuit team in hopes of earning a coveted Rookie spot in the 2021 issue.
The first round of Swim Search entries will be submitted and reviewed digitally due to the coronavirus pandemic , according to a press release.
Photos: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Spotted With New MLB Star
A prominent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has reportedly been spotted with a new Major League Baseball star.
Chase Carter, a 23-year-old model, previously dated New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton. However, the two broke up some time before the 2020 Major League Baseball season.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model has since been spotted with a different MLB star. Chase has reportedly been seen getting cozy with Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Cody Bellinger. The 25-year-old outfielder is the reigning National League MVP.
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