Alix Earle is hitting the newsstands.
The influencer made the cut for the Sports Illustrated 2025 Swimsuit Issue, after making history as the brand’s first digital cover model last year.
The University of Miami graduate, 24, stripped down into a crocheted bronze two-piece by Lybethras ($242) and a body chain by Jacquie Aiche x Tropic of C, showing off her fit physique in pics taken by photographer Yu Tsai in Jamaica.
Elsewhere in the steamy shoot, Earle modeled more brightly-colored bikinis “inspired by Jamaica’s beloved Rastafarian colors,” including a monochromatic green zebra suit from Indah, and a strapless pink, teal and orange number by Bamba Swim.
She also wore even more neutral crochet looks — some featuring dangling cowry shell charms and bead accents, and others including in layers of gold body chains.
In addition to Earle, the highly anticipated issue features four cover stars: Salma Hayek Pinault, Jordan Chiles, Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne.
“Every single woman included this year brings with her a unique and powerful reason for being featured in the issue,” MJ Day, the editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, said in a press release.
“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.”
The magazine teased Earle’s 2025 spread on Instagram back in February, with the preview image showing the blond bombshell emerging from the water in a knit bikini by Lybethras ($262) and wearing Jacquie Aiche jewels.
In a teaser video posted the same day, the “Hot Mess” podcast host can be seen in a black Vesey bikini.
Meanwhile, for her digital cover shot, she modeled a metallic bronze bikini in shots by photographer Yu Tsai taken in Miami.
In the accompanying interview, she opened up about her career as a content creator and sharing vulnerable times with her followers, which reach to the millions. She’s been especially vocal about her struggle with acne.
“As scared as I was to share that, I have girls come up to me and they’re also in tears telling me how much that has changed something for them or motivated them or helped one of their friends,” she said. “And I think that’s what makes it all worth it.”
We can’t wait to see Earle’s next modeling move.