17 Sizzling Photos of ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Cover Model Hailey Clauson

Get to know this blonde beauty a little better.

Maxim Staff

Feb 18, 2016

When Sports Illustrated decided to release three different covers for 2016’s Swimsuit edition, two immediately attracted attention: Ashley Graham, the publication’s first plus-size, “curvy” model, and Ronda Rousey, the MMA fighter who stripped down and got her body painted for the occasion.

But let’s not overlook the third stunner to grace the magazine’s cover: Hailey Clauson, the Forever 21 and Gucci model who sizzles in this incredible California shoot:

I'm so incredibly excited to announce that i am on the cover of the 2016 issue of sports illustrated swimsuit issue @si_swimsuit ,honestly words can't describe how grateful I am. I have worked my butt off and never gave up on my dream! Thank you so much for making my dreams come true tonight @mj_day I have so much love for you! Thank you @jamesmacari for getting that magic shot! Hair is by @riadazar9 and makeup is by @tracymurphymua 💕 Wowwwww! #SISwim #tnt @tntdrama 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👙👙👙👙👙🔥🔥

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 13, 2016 at 9:00pm PST

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Couldn't sleep all last night because I was so excited about my @si_swimsuit cover!! Love this phot by @jamesmacari @mj_day 👙🌞 @si_swimsuit

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 14, 2016 at 6:52am PST

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If you’re not already a fan of Clauson, you should be now. Her Instagram is littered with sizzling shots of the blonde bombshell. Take a look and get to know the underdog of Sports Illustrated‘s swimsuit extravaganza:

Just your average beach vacation bathing suit 😜 @si_swimsuit #SISwim by @jamesmacari @mj_day 🌞

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 16, 2016 at 5:12am PST

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🍑🍑🍑 @si_swimsuit by @jamesmacari @mj_day

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 15, 2016 at 9:42am PST

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A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 2, 2016 at 9:09am PST

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💦☀️ for @jenspiratebooty shot by @zoeygrossman and styled by @pursenboots hair and makeup by @staceytan_mua 💕

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Feb 2, 2016 at 8:58am PST

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🌙NastyGalxCourtneyLove🌙

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Jan 6, 2016 at 3:37pm PST

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☁️☁️☁️ by @doveshore

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Nov 23, 2015 at 12:09pm PST

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@si_swimsuit shot in Hawaii by @yutsai88 💙

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Oct 12, 2015 at 6:55pm PDT

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A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Sep 2, 2015 at 10:40am PDT

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A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Aug 18, 2015 at 3:59pm PDT

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#NewWork #yu+me @haileyclauson hair @jrugg8 makeup @dawnbroussard #styling by #MartinaNilsson see more at www.si.com/swim-daily 🌙

A photo posted by Hailey Clauson ⚡⭐🌙 (@haileyclauson) on Jul 15, 2015 at 11:51am PDT

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