4 Incredible Swimsuit Photos of Hunter McGrady in Belize

The model first posed for the SI Swimsuit issue in 2017, and most recently in ’22.

Cara O’Bleness | May 4, 2024

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Fashion Nova. Earrings by Eklexic. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Though Hunter McGrady first joined the SI Swimsuit family in 2017, her brand feature in ’22 was an extra special one: it was the first time she stepped in front of the lens for the annual publication since becoming a mother.

The 30-year-old model and her husband, Brian Keys, welcomed their son, Hudson, in 2021. Last March, McGrady gave birth to the couple’s second child, a daughter named Ava.

McGrady’s postpartum return for the 2022 SI Swimsuit Issue took place in Belize, where she modeled for photographer Yu Tsai in a number of bright and beautiful suits. “I want to put on a swimsuit no matter what my body looks like and show women who are out there that just because we’re moms, it doesn’t mean that we’re not sexy anymore,” she said of her choice to return to the fold. “It doesn’t mean that we are less than. Like we can [still] rock a swimsuit.”

In an interview with Motherly, McGrady echoed that sentiment and noted that she felt incredibly “strong and empowered” by the process.

“I was like ‘You know what, Hunter? You feel good, you look beautiful, you just did something so spectacular,’” she told the outlet. “The things my body went through are just insane. And so I told myself I should go out and do something fearless and own it.”

Below are just a few of our favorite photos from McGrady’s photo shoot in the gorgeous Central American country that are just as jaw-dropping today as they were in 2022.

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Andie. Earrings and necklace by Cleopatra’s Bling. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Andie. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Fashion Nova. Earrings by Eklexic. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Hunter McGrady was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Toluca Swim. Earrings by Cleopatra’s Bling. / Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Published May 4, 2024

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara 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, Cara 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.