(17 May 2024)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York, 16 May 2024
1. Molly Sims talking to reporter at event
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Molly Sims, model and TV personality – on how the modeling industry has changed since she began modeling
"There’s much more inclusivity. You don’t have to be six foot whatever and a size zero and blond hair like it’s really changed. I mean Sports Illustrated for me was, you know, a big deal because they celebrated real women, real bodies. And now I just think every year they’ve just gotten better they just, you know, it’s I’m so happy to be a part of that change as well."
3. Hunter McGrady posing for photos
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Hunter McGrady, model
"It’s absolutely incredible. You know, for me I’m all about self-love, body neutrality, body positivity. And to have that represented on such a large stage is so beautiful."
5. Christie Brinkley talking to reporter
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Christie Brinkley, model
"I think that the whole – what Sports Illustrated is doing with their whole desire to have everybody see themselves in this issue is so important. I think people are just beginning to understand how important that is, because nobody wants to feel invisible. Nobody wants to feel like I don’t matter. And like even my age, you start to disappear. And it’s thanks to magazines like this that redefines age and says, so what 70? We can still swivel on our hips. You know? And and it makes women feel good."
7. Maye Musk posing for photos
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Maye Musk, model
"Well, first of all, I use the hashtag diversity sometimes because you know at 15 I was doing makeup and runway and then as I’ve got older, I did a model as an older model. I had no problem with that because I was so happy that they wanted me as mother of the bride and as a grandmother and all that. And then, but now they are doing high fashion with me. I mean, look how fabulous I look. They are doing great campaigns, and I think it’s wonderful. And the younger models really love it because it gives them hope that they can carry on as well."
9. Sports Illustrated signage
STORYLINE:
New and returning Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models walked a red carpet in New York Thursday to celebrate the issue’s 60th anniversary.
The 2024 SI Swimsuit cover models are Chrissy Teigen, Gayle King, Hunter McGrady and Kate Upton.
Additional models who are featured in the issue include: Christie Brinkley, Halima Aden,, Lily Aldridge, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk, Megan Rapinoe, Molly Sims, Brittany Mahomes and Nina Agdal.
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