‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ Issue Launch: Photos – Hollywood Life

‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Issue Launch: Photos Of Martha Stewart, Megan Fox & More At Big Bash

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Kim Petras and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editor in Chief MJ Day 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch, New York, USA - 18 May 2023
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The launch party for the 2023 ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ Issue brought some fo the biggest stars to New York City on May 18, 2023.

This year’s four cover models are Megan Fox, Kim Petras, Brooks Nader, and Martha Stewart.

Martha made history as the oldest person to grace the magazine’s cover at 81 years old. ‘When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’, I thought, ‘Oh, well, that’s pretty good! I’m gonna be the oldest person I think ever on the cover,” she enthusiastically recalled in a promo video from the shoot. ‘And I don’t think about age very much but I thought that this is kind of historic and I better look really good.’ She also said she wants ‘other women to feel that they could also be on the cover.’

Meanwhile, Kim is the second transgender person in history to cover ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’. This is one impressive lineup! Scroll on to see photos from the ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ 2023 launch night.

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Megan Fox

Megan Fox
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Megan Fox turned heads in a black sheer dress at the ‘SI: Swimsuit’ launch party. The starlet styled her strawberry blonde tresses sleek and straight while she also parted them down the middle. Megan tied the look together with hot pink nails and a silver ring. 

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Megan Fox & MGK

Megan Fox & MGK
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Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox attended the event together three days after her swimsuit cover launched. MGK rocked an all-white suit while Megan opted for a sheer black gown.

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Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly
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Machine Gun Kelly at the 2023 ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ Issue launch party in NYC. The rapper opted for a white pinstripe suit, black combat boots, and a white button-up shirt. He was there to support Megan Fox’s cover.

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Megan Fox & MGK

Megan Fox & MGK
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Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox shared a half-embrace while at the event in NYC. Her outfit featured a floor-length black sheer dress, while MGK opted for a white pinstripe suit.

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Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart
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Martha Stewart glittered in a gold gown at the ‘SI: Swimsuit’ launch party. The blonde beauty paired the look with open-toed heels and droplet earrings.

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Martha Stewart & Kim Petras

Martha Stewart & Kim Petras
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Fellow cover stars Martha Stewart and Kim Petras posed together on the red carpet at the launch party in NYC. The singer opted for a strapless dress that featured a beach backdrop, while Martha shined in a gold down.

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Kim Petras

Kim Petras
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Kim Petras landed on the ‘SI: Swimsuit’ launch party red carpet in a strapless beach-inspired dress. The beauty rocked pearl droplet earrings, white pumps, and peach nails.

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Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi
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Brunette beauty Padma Lakshmi was heavenly in a white cocktail dress to the launch party. The ‘Top Chef’ alum completed the cut-out dress with nude open-toe heels and a brown clutch.

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Camille Kostek

Camille Kostek
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Camille Kostek sizzled in a red off-shoudler gown at the launch party. She paired the look with a blue halter top underneath and silver high heels. She also added droplet gem earrings to tie the look together.

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Rob Gronkowski & Camille Kostek

Rob Gronkowski & Camille Kostek
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Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek posed together at the ‘SI: Swimsuit’ launch party. The model rocked a bright-red gown, while Rob opted for a navy blue suit.

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Hunter McGrady

Hunter McGrady
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Hunter McGrady was a vision in a black cut-out dress at the big bash in NYC. The blonde beauty styled the look with black heels and a peach glossy lip.

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Yumi Nu

Yumi Nu
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Yumi Nu was another model that opted for a jet-black look. She paired the halter dress with a chic gold belt and black heels.

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Nicole Williams English

Nicole Williams English
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Nicole Williams English stood out from the crowd in a short white cocktail dress that boasted a raised design in the front. She paired the ensemble with on-trend silver high heels and hoop earrings.

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