Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Hunter McGrady is ‘proud of my body’ in ‘weird Ozempic era’

Hunter McGrady wants to show the world that ‘sexy comes in all sizes.’

The 31-year-old, known as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s ‘curviest model ever,’ landed her first cover for the outlet’s 2024 issue. The mom of two joins Chrissy Teigen, Gayle King, and Kate Upton as this year’s cover girls.

The magazine, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, launched seven covers. The issue is out on newsstands now.

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico for the 2024 SI Swimsuit issue. (Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated)

McGrady told Fox News Digital she’s hoping her cover will encourage readers to celebrate all body types.

‘Much of it goes back to me being 15 years old and starting as a straight-sized model,’ said McGrady. ‘I was a size two. I was striving for something that I couldn’t attain. Once I grasped the fact that this wasn’t going to be my journey, I let myself live and be happy. I grew into the person I am today. I’m proud of my body and what it has done for me.’

The Los Angeles native admitted the road to acceptance was a long one for her. It was in therapy where she learned to accept — and love — her body.

‘I think what Sports Illustrated is doing – celebrating all bodies – is so powerful. They’re doing the work. … Especially right now when we’re entering this weird era, an Ozempic era, and just celebrating thinness.’

‘The first thing I learned in therapy is what our bodies can do for us,’ she explained. ‘Hating your body – and I have to be careful with saying this – but that’s the biggest money-maker. … The more you hate yourself, the more that you find things to nitpick, the more money people are making off you. … Everyone’s saying,