Sports Illustrated Features ‘Curviest Model Ever’ in 2020 Swimsuit Issue

Sports Illustrated’s 2020 Swimsuit issue features someone who is being called the “curviest model ever,” plus-sized model Hunter McGrady.

“I have been so excited for this shoot to be released,” the 27-year-old model wrote on Instagram. “This trip was life changing and was so special to experience with the most special team. Sports Illustrated has given me so much and created so many incredible opportunities for me and I will forever be grateful. Every time the magazine comes out it is a ‘pinch me’ moment.”

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Today is the day! @si_swimsuit is out on stands now! I have been so excited for this shoot to be released. This trip was life changing and was so special to experience with the most special team. Sports Illustrated has given me so much and created so many incredible opportunities for me and I will forever be grateful. Every time the magazine comes out it is a “pinch me” moment. Thank you @mj_day for consistently being a catalyst in the way our industry is changing. Thank you to the entire team for always making me feel my best on set, and always rooting for me in every endeavor 🙏🏻❤️ shot by @yutsai88 in Bali, Indonesia

A post shared by Hunter McGrady (@huntermcgrady) on Jul 21, 2020 at 9:34am PDT

It is the fourth time that McGrady will appear in the sports magazine’s swimsuit issue.

“One of my favorite shots from this shoot. Magical place, magical team, magical time,” she wrote in a second Instgram post featuring another image taken during the photo shoot in Bali.

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One of my favorite shots from this shoot. Magical place, magical team, magical time 🙏🏻 have you gotten your issue of @si_swimsuit yet?

A post shared by Hunter McGrady (@huntermcgrady) on Jul 23, 2020 at 9:00am PDT

“I always know I’m going to get killer, beautiful shots with SI but most importantly I know that the woman who for so long hasn’t seen her body represented will hopefully feel seen, heard, and understood,” McGrady told her 688,000 followers ahead of the release of the issue on July 14.

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