8 Powerful Photos and Inspiring Words From WNBA Star Breanna Stewart in St. Thomas

The professional athlete was jazzed by the great vibes on set and took the time to inspire during her SI Swimsuit photoshoot.
Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas.

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


In 2022, the beaches of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands were temporarily taken over by a handful of strong and beautiful WNBA players. Power forward Breanna Stewart hit the white sand beaches in the Caribbean alongside four other professional basketball players for her photoshoot with SI Swimsuit.

Though not her typical day-to-day work, the former UConn Husky was excited for the opportunity to take part in the 2022 issue. Before stepping in front of the lens for the first pose with photographer Laretta Houston, she expressed her anticipation. “[I] can’t wait. So many swimsuits. Hopefully it looks great,” she expressed heading into her day on set.

She was certainly happy with the way the day progressed and pleased with the great “vibe on set” and with the SI Swimsuit team throughout the day. “MJ [Day] has been amazing—I think she’s just extremely supportive. [She] makes us feel comfortable,” the athlete said of the magazine’s editor in chief.

Before her photoshoot wrapped, Stewart made sure to share some inspirational words with the younger generation. “Continue to work hard, continue to follow your dreams,” she urged. “Women are doing something extremely special right now for your generation so that you can continue to build on it and be the best you can be.”

She is certainly one of the women working hard to ensure that younger women can succeed as well. Below are eight photos of Stewart showing her power and strength in St. Thomas.

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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.

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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.

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Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by Riot Swim. Earrings and bracelets by Martha Calvo. Bracelets and ring by SOKO.

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

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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.

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

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Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by Suki Cohen. Earrings by Eklexic. Bracelets by Martha Calvo.

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Breanna Stewart was photographed by Laretta Houston in St. Thomas. Swimsuit by SKATIE. Earrings by SOKO. Bracelets by Martha Calvo.

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Martha Zaytoun
MARTHA ZAYTOUN

Martha Zaytoun is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2023, she 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, Zaytoun loves to watercolor and oil paint, run and water ski. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a huge Fighting Irish fan.