Brazilian Pop Star Anitta Dazzled in Glamorous Bikinis on the Beaches of Florida

The Grammy-nominated musician made her mark in SI Swimsuit’s 2021 issue.

Ananya Panchal | Feb 20, 2024

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla.

James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Brazilian singer Anitta didn’t need to dig too deep to channel her inner pop star on the beaches of Hollywood, Fla., during her SI Swimsuit feature in 2021.

The musician, who has been regarded as one of Brazil’s most famous personalities, broke Spotify’s record for the first solo Latin song to top the Global Daily chart and earned a Guinness World Record in 2022. The 30-year-old worked with photographer James Macari three years ago for her SI Swimsuit feature, and we’re still not over the breathtaking results of her photo shoot.

The Grammy Award-nominated artist, who was born Larissa de Macedo Machado, donned a fabulous, glamorous set of sparkly, metallic, chain-embellished, netted and racy bikini and one-pieces while on location with the magazine. Each look was perfectly aligned with her signature glitz and glam personal style and on-stage aesthetic.

The same year as her debut with the magazine, Anitta was named to the TIME100 Next list as one of most influential people in the world.

Breaking records and making headlines for her musical success is nothing new or uncommon for the “Envolver” singer. She performed at TikTok in the Mix 2023, a festival that was broadcast worldwide and broke records with more than 33.5 million viewers and 17,000 people in attendance. Last year alone, she made her acting debut on Season 7 of Netflix’s Elite, and headlined three music festivals: Megaland Music Fest in Colombia, Mega Bash 2023 in New Jersey, and Virada Salvador Festival in Salvador, Brazil.

Below are six jaw-dropping pics from her SI Swimsuit feature in Hollywood, Fla.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Earrings by Lili Claspe. Necklaces by Aureum Collective.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Lybethras. Earrings by Jennifer Zeuner Jewelry.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Rudi Gernreich. Sunglasses by Christian Cowan x Le Specs. Necklaces by 8 Other Reasons.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit and head piece by Christian Cowan. Rings by Marianna.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. Cover-up by Natalia Fedner. Earrings by Nickho Rey.

Anitta was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Rudi Gernreich. Necklaces by 8 Other Reasons.

Published Feb 20, 2024

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.