Posted on 02/07/2017 2:16:23 PM PST by drewh
Sports Illustrated is releasing its Swimsuit issue next Monday, and sources tell us that it’s likely they will have three covers starring tennis champ Serena Williams, 63-year-old model Christie Brinkley, and possibly Kate Upton.
Last year, the magazine also used three covers, which featured extra curvy model Ashley Graham, Hailey Clauson and mixed martial arts champ Ronda Rousey in body paint.
Sources tell us that an appearance by Upton — whose Rookie of the Year pictures in the mag in 2011 helped make her a star — is still up in the air because of her diva demands.
“There was drama,” says the source. “Kate demanded that if she did the shoot, that she absolutely must get the cover. She also had a list of photographers and hair and makeup people she would only work with.”
Upton appeared on the magazine’s cover twice, in 2012 and 2013, when she was photographed in Antarctica.
The source continued of this time around, “She was being a big diva. She’s thinks she’s better than everyone now because she’s an actress.”
In 2015, Upton — who is engaged to MLB player Justin Verlander — was the subject of a New York Post article discussing whether her “ego is ‘ruining her career.’ One modeling industry vet said that her “demands became ridiculous.”
This year, Sports Illustrated has already released glam shots of Chrissy Teigen, Nina Agdal and Lais Ribeiro, which means they are unlikely to be on the cover.
Other sources said Brinkley also shot pics with her two daughters, Alexa Ray, 31, and Sailor, 18.
A spokesperson huffed about the speculation, “It’s that time of year again. Who is in, who’s on the cover, what will they do next? Everyone has a guess, and that’s all this is.”
Upton’s rep could not be reached.
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I’ve never heard my wife be too judgemental about the looks of other women, even celebrities. But Tiegan draws a “fat Jap” comment from her!
Hmmm...Not conclusive...I see a conflict of interest...
LOL.
5.56mm
Jeez, you must be a real looker.
Williams dominates her opponents. While she might not be your “ideal”, she could certainly kick the crap out of you.
And Brinkley, at 62, is still way above your league.
She is gorgeous but, you’re right, she probably is mostly unreal. lol
It must be the Total Gym.....
Chuck Norris strikes again.
It must be the Total Gym.....
Chuck Norris strikes again.
Serena Williams? She? has more testosterone in her blood than a majority of the old farts that will be leering at these covers. I guess there is a strange crowd with weird tastes that that SI believes they must cater to.
LOL that's what the gays that run the entire entertainment industry think will sell magazines? Hope y'all go bankrupt swiftly, you ridiculous queens.
What is “5.56mm”?
Sorry. Those are real and they are FAN-TAS-TIC.
Darlin’, gravity and time ... gravity and time.
Dang man, you must be an expert...
A smart man.
(Been a log time, Sans.)
Hey, big shot, if you learned to read you would see that I corrected myself regarding Brinkley way before your post. Secondly, big shot, I happen to be married to a 56 year old blue-eyed blond who is almost always the prettiest woman in any room she's in. I'd be willing to bet everything I own that she's prettier than your wife (assuming you have one).
The NATO round used in the M16.
Uh...lots of research and mountains of visual evidence.
Do your home work! ...and thank me later.
I am! But I was poor and when I started I was forced to do all research by hand.
And they are spectacular.
+1!!! Alien face lol
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