5 Powerful Photos of WNBA Star Breanna Stewart in St. Thomas

The two-time Olympian and New York Liberty forward was photographed for the 2022 SI Swimsuit Issue.

Ananya Panchal | Dec 4, 2023

Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas.

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Breanna Stewart was a beast on the basketball court long before she entered the WNBA. The New York Liberty forward is a four-time NCAA champion and was named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament during four separate seasons.

She was the No. 1 draft pick in 2016, when she graduated from the University of Connecticut and spent six seasons with the Seattle Storm. That same year, Stewart won a gold medal with the USA women’s basketball team at the Rio Olympic Games, and was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year.

The mom of two, who shares daughter Ruby and son Theo with her wife, Marta Xargay, is also a one-time SI Swimsuit model. The 29-year-old was photographed by Laretta Houston alongside fellow powerful athletes Sue Bird, DiDi Richards, Nneka Ogwumike and Te’a Cooper in St. Thomas for the 2022 issue.

“The vibe on set has been great. MJ’s been amazing. I think she’s just extremely supportive and makes us feel comfortable,” Stewart said of the magazine’s editor in chief, MJ Day. “My message to the younger generation would be to continue to work hard and continue to follow your dreams. Women are doing something extremely special right now for your generation so you can continue to build on it and be the best you can be.”

The 2020 Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year has proven time and time again that she’s got major skills on the basketball court. These pics will show you just how versatile her talent is. She’s definitely a force of nature in front of the camera, too.

Below are five of our favorite photos from Stewart’s photoshoot in St. Thomas.

Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by Versace. Sunglasses by Chanel x Pharrell. Earrings by Eklexic. Bracelets by Martha Calvo.

Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by Joues de Sable. Earrings by Martha Calvo. Necklaces by Sahira Jewelry Design and Child of Wild. Bracelet by SOKO.

Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by lovewave. Earrings by Eklexic. Rings by SOKO.

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Published Dec 4, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.