Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover shoot VLOG! 👙 Ilona Maher

This has been a dream of mine for so long now. So excited for you to experience the behind the scenes of this unreal day with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit team.
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Credits:
@si_swimsuit
Photographer: @wattsupphoto
Editor in chief: @mj_day
Hair: @samleonardihair
Makeup: @jodieboland
Fashion Editor: @margotzamet
Fashion Assistant: @lizwentworth
Production: @cindiblairproductions
PR: @sevaneveritt

[@grod9976]

She’s gorgeous and strong AF… AND AN OLYMPIAN!!!

[@tgbam67]

This woman looks like a real wonderwoman😍 gorgeous, funny, feminine, so strong and bold. This is fantastic! Congratulations!

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@tgbam67 John cena with a wig

[@w0033944]

@@VENENOSEASON You again?

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@w0033944 Your mother

[@spencervideo]

​@@VENENOSEASONTypical male comment

[@TheFabFarmer]

It’s a male

[@davekragness4725]

So fun. That crew looked like they loved working with you. Keeping bringing the joy!

[@shayvecc7849]

I was hoping this was coming! So thankful for a bold, brawn beauty speaking up for girls that don't fit society's definition of feminine. Your story is so important! Thank you for being unapologetically you!

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@shayvecc7849 Yes! Glad to see John cena is trying out drag!

[@shayvecc7849]

@@VENENOSEASON I literally didn’t see John Cena once in the entire video. You see John Cena???

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@shayvecc7849 Lol if you don’t get the joke it’s ok

[@shayvecc7849]

@@VENENOSEASON It looks like it's you that doesn't get the joke, friend.

[@VENENOSEASON]

@@shayvecc7849 Tryimg to play it off ? You obviously completely missed it. R/wooosh

[@Kzintie]

Your confidence is contagious and pure with no ego. Please keep doing this. You are one of the best role models for young women I have ever seen. Bravo!

[@marissaklumb7296]

Beauty AND strength !! such a queen and a role model for so many women of all ages and walks of life !! we adore you ilona 🫶🏻

[@TheFabFarmer]

A man, pretending to be a woman is a good role model for girls and women!

[@kaknoblach]

You're changing the world for the better for this Mama and her athletic young daughters! We are cheering for you Ilona, please keep going!!!

[@myrajhall7690]

So beautiful! She is a natural. She is comfortable just being herself!

[@briannenurse4640]

Love your advocacy for seeing the beauty in all bodies regardless of size and dimension. You're a beautiful woman and I'm very happy that you're getting to realize one of your dreams!

[@tfodthogtmfof7644]

Ilona, the absolute beauty of your inner self is radiating out and permeating everything around you with AWESOME! You are an inspiration. That looks like a very long busy day with a lot of hard work interspersed with some fun.

[@michellechouinard4958]

Ilona is so lovely... but her personality just amps up her attractiveness 1000%. She is so cute.

[@KJamesB]

I love this! She is beautiful and she makes us proud to be American!!

[@AlisterGoslin]

Flaunting it because she earned it and is proud of it. Loved it.

[@katliang9041]

You look AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL!! Continue to be YOU! We need more women like you. Smart, beautiful and funny ❤

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

lol she’s so deserving of this! Love her to bits.

[@jamestomlinson2247]

Finally a woman I’ve always wanted to see in sports illustrated 😍 that island looks so nice too!

[@patperrier4599]

You looked amazing - but more than that - you looked like you were having a blast and running with it. So happy for you!

[@briannegeurts543]

Absolutely gorgeous! Strong, funny, beautiful, and confident! All the things I couldn't see in myself in high school. Thank you for showing girls/women to just love themselves and be confident in who they are. You're amazing, and I love you ❤

[@KJamesB]

Ilona doesn’t have to explain herself to anyone! So naturally beautiful! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@christophe8723]

Ilona, you are the embodiment of a true goddess to me. Carry on and show them.

[@shels6687]

Ilona, you are so wonderful! Thanks for bringing the joy and humor. Glad to see you get your flowers!

[@thomastaylor7352]

I appreciate the strong Amazon femininity. You can be so proud. 😊

[@LocalFoe]

Beautiful and confident. Confidence is beautiful.

[@rebeccawelch9688]

You are beautiful!!! Thank you for breaking the standard beauty mold.

[@coachliz]

That red bold lip looked amazing on you! All of the suits looked incredible on you and you looked like you were having fun.

[@postmodern9208]

Right now, as far as I'm concerned she's the most beautiful woman in America.

[@RugbyLover10]

Ilona, words cannot express how much you inspire me. I am a young female rugby and watching someone like you be proud and confident to show off their body is something so beautiful!! You really just make me feel so confident!! (P.S I hope to meet you at the World Cup 2025!)

[@deborahcabot3100]

Congrats! Looking gorgeous, strong and healthy.

[@ArchaeoMAC]

Not only is she gorgeous but her personality is absolutely adorable.

[@patrickodonovan5066]

Gorgeous. Strong. A credit to this country.

[@seumascowan]

absolutely killin it! love seeing women's footy in the spotlight, and with no better an ambassador! ambadassador? that'll do.

[@katiebrown3343]

You deserve every bit of praise and confidence from this shoot! Your positivity and attitude is contagious.

[@horrido666]

Grats of the Bronze, and on the cover issue. You deserve it, and wow did it trigger the haters. Great work!

[@giiiddyup]

Awesome!!!! Love seeing natural women grace the covers!

[@alisamitchell5049]

I freaking LOVE YOU! Seeing you embrace your entire self is amazing and uplifting to all women 😀 Thank you for being you 💜

[@krystal.alexandria]

Seeing you fully celebrated and taking up space in your strength and beauty is everything!! Congratulations, love!

[@bryanruppel4564]

Love to see you so happy . Keep killin it ! Great rep for the US !

[@trishaaguinaldo9696]

She's gorgeous!

[@thebernerbunch]

You look stunning in all of them! Truly iconic✨

[@rittherugger160]

Well done Ilona. Thank you to Sports Illustrated for finally mentioning rugby. How about helping increase awareness for the game every once in a while.

[@bohemianmelody4816]

Absolutely adore Ilona! What a great representation of what a strong beautiful woman is❤

[@arthurwolfburg6441]

You should be so proud of yourself and all you have accomplished. Very Beautiful young lady. It's so sad we have people that do not accept women who don't fit into their social profile. Be who you are, because we love you and we are so proud of you. Thanks for all you have done for the Olympics.

[@michaelaiello9525]

I'm super late to this party, but I just listened to such a powerful and emotional post by Maher that it's got me tearing up. Wow! thank you so much Champ!!! You're killing it!!

[@seaninness334]

Ilona you look fantastic. Congratulations on the SI Cover. Thank you so much for representing us at the Olympics.

[@danielsmith9602]

What a package! Beautiful & strong, such a radiant face, and full of confidence while also down-to-Earth. So happy for her.

[@ashleyvaughn5213]

Yes, woman❣️Love all of you.

[@metalpractor5150]

Beautiful aesthetically and her inner being

[@ericalane7220]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning.

[@anlorlsxluvr]

You are a beautiful young lady AND a bad-ass athlete. Watching you and your teammates at the Olympics was quite fun. Congratulations on the SI gig.

[@haintsorakouth1751]

You killed that photo shoot!! ❤❤

[@THUNDERLAGER]

Congrats Ilona, stunning as always

[@txspacemom765]

Suite 5!!! I love the sparkly sparkly! WOOT WOOT!

[@peachnecctar1658]

im obsessed. all the photos turned out so insanely good omfg

[@Lacquerhead-TX]

LOVE IT So much! Golden Greek Goddess for sure! Can't want to see the finished products. 100% body image awesomeness for all the non-Barbie young ladies out there. You're such a GREAT role model for so many people, not only women.

[@vmpgsc]

Ilona you absolutely rock.

[@kathleenwagner-boehm3938]

You are adorable!!! I think the navy one was the hottest on you! I'm trulyhappy for you! You have accomplished so much. And you do it with such style and graciousness. Thank you for sharing your charming vlog!

[@Wombat61]

What an incredible beautiful and vibrant woman, you truly are an inspiration for women. You have eloquently put the haters in their place.

[@cameronmcewen9666]

She’s the sort of woman I’d date.

[@shabbyshab7800]

You are incredible and beautiful on so many levels!

[@Katt_Dubbs]

I need your workout routine 😍 We have the same body type and I finally feel excited to embrace it rather than shy away from it 😀

[@Coco-zu9ob]

Her body is amazing. This is who should be in SI swimsuit issue, fit beautiful athletes.

[@cameronmcewen9666]

I hope to meet someone like her.

[@daniellozano6083]

Ill be buying this issue for sure ! She is.a pure natural beauty!

[@scota.griffin3888]

This whole thing is so much fun. Congratulations, and thanks for sharing.

[@ludymccloe4685]

You do you Ilona. Big fan since the Olympics. ❤

[@azpeach5680]

Love this! And the Chappel Roan in the background! You look beautiful!!!

[@SamanthaPrice-j2h]

I love her so much❤

[@awcvn]

Please stop listening to any and all of the haters. You are beautiful! Keep being you!!!

[@4TheLoveOfHockey]

you are amazing, keep being exactly you

[@lightdancer2251]

Looks like so much fun. You’re a good sport with the broken swimsuit and you look beautiful….

[@beewalkerqt]

❤❤❤ "Strong, sexy, beautiful" was what I was commenting even before I saw the end of the video. Love rugby getting a special moment and hope it leads to brighter and better things as the teams and games grow.

[@owenjinxy]

How can one not like this gurl...with that smile and gleaming eyes. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@anhbarker]

Bikini #5 was my favorite! Maybe it was because you were holding your medal but you looked radiant in that suit!!

[@Shaowl1]

Fantastic photos, you look so beautiful and strong! I adore you!!❤️❤️

[@parkerdressage724]

Congratulations! They all looked amazing!

[@tamichaffee932]

You rocked every single suit!! Absolutely beautiful!

[@cameronmcewen9666]

She should wear a bikini more often.

[@itsnotme07]

Very cool and oh my beautiful Ilona! Congrats on the cover!!

[@rosegold-sc6fp]

She always reminds me of Jennifer Garner. Smart, strong, confident. Just such a great person to look up to.

[@CassieHoll-rv3cu]

You’re truly amazing! Omgggg so beautiful and body goals! ❤❤❤❤ love you !

[@seankenneally7513]

Awesome for her. Keep women in women’s sports.

[@elizabethmacmillan]

YOU ARE STUNNING!!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!

[@faithmacgregor340]

She has to be a goddess brought back to us :)

[@jenz5607]

Ilona is a Goddess among mere mortal women!!!!

[@pushindaisies5327]

Goddess vibes!

[@JohnAlexis21]

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS!!! Appreciate you getting us an inside look!! Share the polaroid fittings sometime too!!!

[@exodusdiva2295]

Congratulations on your SI cover shoot. You looked confident and beautiful in all those pieces ❤

[@TabethaAurochs]

Girl you CRUSHED this! 🔥 Stunning. Luvluvluv the upswept hair/bold lip 💜 Hope u made the brown 👙 yours, cuz OMFG is it perfect on you!

[@justinekingmaker493]

I love that girls and young ladies can see what a strong, gorgeous, confident woman REALLY looks like! What I would have given to have had a role model like Ilona! Stay beautiful, stay confident! As a former, female athlete, I was always so self-conscious and shy in social situations. I hope that showcasing Ilona's natural strength and stunning beauty we can teach the world - THIS is what Beauty Is! It's EVERY Body, EVERY Shape, EVERY Size, EVERY Strength - it's all about the beauty from within shining OUT!

[@MUSTANG5O]

Love it , great that you get to do all this and keep yourself humble and down to earth . keep up the good vibes .

[@ogskullomania3119]

She’s gorgeous

[@siener]

Damn, she's awesome. I love everything about her

[@iMONSTRO]

You look amazing!

[@CreetureFeature]

You are so great, especially how you deal with hate!!!

[@keithadler965]

Ilona you are Soooo freaking Cool. I never watched Women's Rugby till the Paris Olympics. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!

[@roaldgrimson-d5w]

Bikini #2 was my favorite!

[@blktauna]

Madam you are a delight and an inspiration! Good on ya!

[@ludymccloe4685]

I guess I have to get the sports illustrated issue to see the blurred out photo set. You go girl.

[@Kristiclesgg]

I ADORE YOU 💕💕💕

[@cristix11]

the black and white looks amazing on you. the black glove makes a wonderful statement. you're giving off Liberty Leading the People vibes (I'm American. don't quote me admiring the French :)). you are beautiful like the strength projected by the Statue of Liberty. 👍

[@vpalos4]

Love it!!! 🙌

[@haneytr3s]

Bronzed in bronze with the bronze. Gold medal status.

[@bobbirahmirres3638]

Suit #5 was 🤩 I need it!