Alix Earle’s debut with the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue was so racy that when the brand shared it as a throwback on social media, it was slapped with the dreaded “adult content” rating.
Earle, 24, has been wowing the judges — and fans — with her partner Val Chmerkovsky, perfectly executing double pirouette turns, difficult lifts and even her signature breakdance move.
“From flirty sparkles to undone glam, Alix Earle's 2024 Miami After-Party digital shoot is a masterclass in glamour,” SI Swim captioned the throwback for the October 27 share to X (formerly Twitter).
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In the stunning pic, Earle holds up a bouquet of flowers over her mermaid-like outfit. Even though she’s wearing a bikini, it is likely the rating came from the illusion created by the sequins that she’s wearing less than she is.
That year marked the debut of the first-ever digital edition of the iconic magazine, with Earle as its first-ever cover model.
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“The social media sensation has built a massive following across her TikTok and Instagram platforms, growing exponentially over the past year. She graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in marketing in 2023 and has taken over the internet with her chatty ‘get ready with me’ videos and unfiltered look into her chaotic, glamorous life,” reads the accompanying article on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
The article features a gallery of additional photos from the steamy shoot.
Earle also appears in the 2025 print issue and walked in its famous runway show during Miami Swim Week this spring.
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