It was a battle of the blondes on Saturday night as the likes of Kate Upton, Christie Brinkley and Brooks Nader hit the red carpet for Sports Illustrated.
The sexy trio led arrivals at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Island bash at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida celebrating the glossy’s 60th anniversary.
Upton graces the cover of the 2024 Swimsuit Issue, which hit news stands on May 17, with Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and Gayle King.
For her grand entrance, Upton showed off her famous chest by going bra-less in a skintight blue backless gown.
The jaw-dropping frock touched the floor and hugged the model’s curves as she posed for photographers.
The model, 31, wore her blonde hair down and tucked behind her ears to showcase her sparkly crystal earrings.
She stood on tall heels and sported a soft glam makeup look that amped up her natural beauty.
For her 2024 cover, Upton looks flawless in a red and pink Normaillot bikini as she stands with her arms above her head.
‘It’s all about being confident in your body no matter what you look like. Your voice matters. You can empower yourself by being confident,’ she told CBS This Morning this week.
Christie Brinkley looked like pinup perfection in a busty black polka dot wiggle dress.
The legendary supermodel, 70, carried a purple satin purse and slipped on bright white heels that added height to her already statuesque frame.
She layered up with a cropped black sweater that hung off her shoulder as she worked her angles for the cameras.
The blonde beauty rocked voluminous locks and a juicy red lip.
Brooks Nader put on a busty display in a very low-cut white feather dress.
The model, 27, looked tanned and toned in the flirty frock that popped against the event’s black backdrop.
Her sandy blonde hair tumbled down her shoulders in loose curls and she posed with her glossy pout slightly puckered.
OG supermodel Tyra Banks made a show-stopping entrance by showing off her ample bust in a black bra and gold blazer.
The runway maven, 50, styled her upper half with tight black capris and stiletto heels.
Her honey-toned tresses were wild and wavy as she delivered her signature ‘smize’ before heading into the casino.
Maye Musk, another modeling legend and mother of tech billionaire Elon Musk, showcased her incredibly youthful visage at age 76 on the starry red carpet.
Upton graces the cover of the 2024 Swimsuit Issue, which hit news stands on May 17, with Chrissy Teigen, Hunter McGrady and Gayle King
For her grand entrance, Upton showed off her famous chest by going bra-less in a skintight blue backless gown
The jaw-dropping frock touched the floor and hugged the model’s curves as she posed for photographers
The model, 31, wore her blonde hair down and tucked behind her ears to showcase her sparkly crystal earrings
She sported a soft glam makeup look that amped up her natural beauty
Christie Brinkley looked like pinup perfection in a busty black polka dot wiggle dress
The legendary supermodel, 70, carried a purple satin purse and slipped on bright white heels that added height to her already statuesque frame
She layered up with a cropped black sweater that hung off her shoulder as she worked her angles for the cameras
The blonde beauty rocked voluminous locks and a juicy red lip
Brooks Nader put on a busty display in a very low-cut white feather dress
The model, 27, looked tanned and toned in the flirty frock that popped against the event’s black backdrop
Brooks seen with fellow bombshells Leyna Bloom and Jasmine Sanders
OG supermodel Tyra Banks made a show-stopping entrance by showing off her ample bust in a black bra and gold blazer
Her honey-toned tresses were wild and wavy as she delivered her signature ‘smize’ before heading into the casino
Maye Musk, another modeling legend and mother of tech billionaire Elon Musk, showcased her incredibly youthful visage at age 76 on the starry red carpet
Jasmine Sanders — aka Golden Barbie — sizzled in a leggy purple disco ball dress with daring slits up each side
The influencer tied her blonde locks in a high ponytail and showed off her short nude manicure during her camera time
Lori Harvey oozed elegance in a Y2K-inspire floral frock styled with bright white heels and diamond necklaces
The model paired her glossy, maroon-lined pout with a sultry smokey eyeshadow look and plenty of rosy blush
The beauty beamed through red lips while rocking a fitted dress with a sexy sheer chest.
Jasmine Sanders — aka Golden Barbie — sizzled in a leggy purple disco ball dress with daring slits up each side.
The influencer tied her blonde locks in a high ponytail and showed off her short nude manicure during her camera time.
Lori Harvey oozed elegance in a Y2K-inspire floral frock styled with bright white heels and diamond necklaces.
The model paired her glossy, maroon-lined pout with a sultry smokey eyeshadow look and plenty of rosy blush.
Three other covers featured 23 ‘more legends,’ including Brenna Huckaby, Brooklyn Decker, Brooks Nader, Camille Kostek, Christie Brinkley, Danielle Herrington, Hailey Clauson, Halima Aden, Jasmine Sanders, Kate Love, Leyna Bloom, Lily Aldridge, Martha Stewart, Maye Musk, Megan Rapinoe, Molly Sims, Nina Agdal, Paige Spiranac, Paulina Porizkova, Roshumba Williams, Sue Bird, Tyra Banks, and Winnie Harlow – all of whom posed in stunning gowns rather than swimsuits.
SI Swimsuit editor in chief MJ Day explained on CBS Mornings earlier this week: ‘Listen, there’s a lot of swimsuit photos in this issue.
‘We’re not short on swimsuits but I like the idea of having all these women come together in a way that was different for us.
‘I want the world to realize that Sports illustrated has evolved into such a far more wide-reaching powerful vehicle of change.’
MJ added in a statement that she wanted to go all out for this year’s covers since it’s the magazine’s 60th anniversary.
‘A 60th anniversary is a big deal. It might not be recognized as lavishly as the number that 50 is, but we felt we should wholeheartedly celebrate 60, too, for a simple reason: because the journey we’ve been on for the past 10 years is something we humbly consider to be revolutionary,’ she explained.
‘We have shattered stereotypes. We have embraced diversity. We have championed inclusivity.
‘With each passing year, we have challenged ourselves to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.’
The coveted issue hit stands on May 17.
