Cara O’Bleness

Cara O’Bleness

Cara O’Bleness is a writer and editor on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Prior to joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, O’Bleness loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University’s School of Journalism.

Martha Stewart

SwimNews

5 Behind the Scenes Photos From Martha Stewart’s Legendary SI Swimsuit Photo Shoot

The 2023 cover model returned to the fold this year as a brand legend.

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Sarah Jane Ramos, Dak Prescott and daughter MJ

SwimNews

Sarah Jane Ramos and Fiancé Dak Prescott Are Expecting Baby No. 2

The certified wine specialist and NFL quarterback will welcome their daughter in May 2025.

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Ali Truwit and Caroline Marks were photographed by Ben Horton at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Fla.

SwimNews

SI Swimsuit’s 2025 Athlete Class Features 7 Impressive Olympians

We’re beyond excited for our upcoming squad of athletes, including Gabby Thomas, Suni Lee, Ali Truwit, Jordan Chiles, Caroline Marks, Anna Hall and Nelly Korda.

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Kate Upton, Gayle King and Hunter McGrady

SwimNews

Hunter McGrady Hyping Up Gayle King’s Surprise SI Swimsuit Cover Was a Highlight of Our Year

The award-winning journalist landed on the front of the 60th anniversary issue after her photo shoot in Mexico.

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Hanna and Haley Cavinder

SwimNews

Hanna and Haley Cavinder Join Passes to Share Exclusive Basketball, Fitness Content

The University of Miami guards will provide subscribers with exclusive updates they won’t find anywhere else.

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MJ Day and Alix Earle

SwimNews

Editor in Chief MJ Day Dished Realities of Casting the SI Swimsuit Issue on ‘Hot Mess With Alix Earle’

Our inaugural digital cover model sat down with Day to chat about the magazine’s progression over the years.

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Paige Spiranac was photographed by Yu Tsai in Hollywood, Fla.

Beauty

How Social Media Has Influenced Paige Spiranac's Definition of Beauty

The SI Swimsuit legend has learned to stop ‘chasing perfection.’

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Ilona Maher

SwimNews

10 Exclusive Behind the Scenes Pics From Ilona Maher’s SI Swimsuit Cover Photo Shoot

The Olympic medalist posed for the September digital issue in New York.

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Latinas in Beauty

Purpose & Activism

How Latinas in Beauty Is Fostering a More Equitable Future

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Alix Earle was photographed by Yu Tsai in Florida.

Mental Health & Wellness

Alix Earle Reveals How She Balances It All, and Her Advice Is Super Relatable

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Chanel Iman, Camille Kostek and Ashley Graham

SwimNews

SI Swimsuit Model Recap: A Week Full of Fashion, Career Moves and Throwbacks

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Hunter McGrady and Jena Sims modeling mocha brown swimwear

SwimNews

Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Was All Over the SI Swimsuit Issue This Year

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