Celebs by tag: sports illustrated

Sports Illustrated, a premier American sports media publication owned by Time Inc., boasts approximately 23 million weekly readers. First published on August 16, 1954, the English-language magazine is currently led by editor-in-chief Chris Stone.

The publication gained particular fame for its glamorous photo shoots featuring models in exotic locations. Through its provocative swimsuit editions featuring nude and bikini photography, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks rose to stardom. The magazine generated significant buzz with its revealing Kate Upton spread, which launched her international career - later supplemented by the unauthorized release of her private photos and videos during the 2014 celebrity photo leak incident.

Beyond professional models, the magazine has featured numerous celebrities, including Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, who stunned fans with a nearly-nude bodypaint photoshoot that strategically concealed just enough to maintain artistic modesty.