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6 Sensational Photos of Jasmine Sanders in Puerto Rico

The German model returns to the SI Swimsuit Issue for her fifth year.

Cara O’Bleness

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico.

Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico.

Jasmine Sanders has been part of the SI Swimsuit family for the past five years, ever since her debut with the publication in 2019, when she was named Rookie of the Year. The German-born model landed the cover of the SI Swimsuit Issue the following year, after being photographed by Yu Tsai in Bali.

In addition to her work with SI Swimsuit, the 31-year-old has also collaborated with notable brands including Free People, Nike, Moschino and Victoria’s Secret. Sanders is also a social media influencer, known as “Golden Barbie” to her 6.1 million Instagram followers. The model previously told SI Swimsuit that she enjoys using her platform to promote the things that matter most to her, like protesting for equality. 

View Jasmine Sanders’s full 2023 SI Swimsuit gallery here.

“Being a Black woman, this year is the year that I’m the most proud of being who I am,” she said in 2021. “I did all of these amazing things and built this platform. It wouldn’t have been anything if I didn’t take the time to scream about the things that are happening around this country. There’s not going to be a second that I stop speaking about it. We can all stand together. We can all make a change. You can do that. You feel it.”

For this year’s SI Swimsuit Issue, Sanders was photographed in Puerto Rico, where she posed for photographer Ben Watts. In honor of the magazine’s release, below are six of our favorite images from Sanders’s 2023 photo shoot.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit by Lauren Layne Swim. Top by Andi Bagus.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit by Verdelimon Swimwear. Top by Matteau. Earrings by SOKO.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit and pants by SHOP BALOU.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit by SHOP BALOU.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Necklaces by ByRoxStudio. Towel by Business & Pleasure Co.

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Jasmine Sanders was photographed by Ben Watts in Puerto Rico. Swimsuit by Lauren Layne Swim. Top by Andi Bagus.

Get ready for the hottest event of the year! The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue is out now, and you won’t want to miss the Swimsuit Issue Launch Party. Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of glamour, beauty and fun.

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Cara O’Bleness

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.