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6 Gorgeous Photos of the Inspiring Haley Kalil in Florida

The four-time SI Swimsuit model brought her characteristically good energy to the Sunshine State.

Martha Zaytoun

Haley Kalil poses in front of the ocean with her red hair down.

Haley Kalil was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla.

American model and social media influencer Haley Kalil made her SI Swimsuit debut in 2018 as a part of the brand’s Swim Search. That year, she was declared co-winner of the brand’s open casting call. 

She then proceeded to make three consecutive appearances with the issue. In 2021, her fourth brand feature brought her to the beaches of Hollywood, Fla., for a vibrant series of poses with photographer James Macari.

Though she had been in that same boat three times before, the now 31-year-old still experience some nerves at the start. “Everyone knows the first shot is always where all the nerves start coming. That’s where that imposter syndrome’s in your head,” she explained while on set. 

In classic vibrant Kalil fashion, she had a very unique and enthusiastic way of dealing with the pre-photoshoot anxiety. “You just have to [say], ‘Nope ... goodbye.’ Channel your Cindy Crawfords, your Heidi Klums, your Elle Macphersons, and you just have to serve it.”

As a self-proclaimed nerd who never planned on pursuing modeling, Kalil definitely knew a thing or two about channeling the energy of the great supermodels on set. But it also taught her that she could do it all—as can everyone else.

“I went from being a non-model lab nerd to being a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. Because guess what? You can do both,” she encouraged. “You can be a model... and you can also be a scientist, you can be a doctor, you can be a teacher, you can do whatever you want to do. ... You can be smart and beautiful.”

She certainly is, and Kalil proved it yet again in 2021. Here are a few of our favorites from her trip to Florida.

Haley Kalil stands in the shallow waves wearing a vibrant blue strapless bikini and high-waisted bottoms.
Haley Kalil poses in a blue bikini top and fitted shorts with her hands in her hair.
Haley Kalil floats on top of the water in a vibrant orange triangle bikini.
Haley Kalil stands in the water in a bright green underwire bikini top and a neon hooded mesh top.
Haley Kalil poses in a leopard-print one-piece and gold necklaces.
Haley Kalil stands in the ocean in a bright orange one-piece, orange visor and oversized gold jewelry.

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MARTHA ZAYTOUN

Martha Zaytoun is a Lifestyle & Trending News writer for SI Swimsuit. Before joining the team, Martha worked on the editorial board of the University of Notre Dame’s student magazine and on the editorial team at Chapel Hill, Durham and Chatham Magazines in North Carolina. When not working, Martha loves to watercolor and oil paint, run or water ski. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a huge Fighting Irish fan.