After 22 years since her last Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit cover , Tyra Banks is back and making waves on the yearly issue. The model-cut tycoon is wearing a tiny yellow two-piece on the cover, flaunting her celebrated curves. Her hair is fixed with beachy waves, and her makeup features her mark signature full lashes and natural skin. She looks amazing; however it’s not simply her great looks that everyone is admiring.
“Since Tyra’s first cover in 1996, she’s transformed herself into nothing less than a mogul, a cultural force and a supernova of inspiration and empowerment,” SI Swimsuit Editor MJ Day told People. “She’s kind of the Swimsuit Issue ethos come to life, everything we know this franchise can be.”
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Tyra Banks also went on Good Morning America to talk about the significance of her cover. “My first one was 23 years ago, how crazy is that,” she said, revealing the photo. “I’m like damn — I’m 45, dog!”
This is the third time Tyra will be on the cover of the SI Swimsuit; she had a dual appearance with model Valeria Mazza in 1996 and a solo cover in 1997.