Rookie Erin Heatherton consults for SI's first-ever body-paint cover

Kelsey Hendrix | Feb 24, 2015

Erin Heatherton

SI Swimsuit rookie Erin Heatherton knows a thing or two about body paint. After becoming a living canvas for Joanne Gair to work on in St. John for the SI Swimsuit 2015 issue, she ought to have a few tips to dole out. 

So when MLB star Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins was ready to go under the paintbrush, the team here at SI knew exactly who to call. Happy to step in as a "bodypainting sherpa and posing consultant," Erin flew down to Miami and joined Stanton for the longest photo shoot of his life.

Just 14 hours later (no, that's not a typo), the two had discussed everything from high school basketball to dealing with the nerves that come along with lacking clothing in a room full of people.

"Never have 14 hours gone by faster."

And the results could not be more fantastic. Gracing this week's national cover, Stanton looks as comfortable in paint as he does at home plate. 

Watch the video below to see Erin steal a selfie with Giancarlo Stanton as he gets bodypainted!

BONUS: See the body-painting session from the POV of rookie Erin Heatherton! 

Erin Heatherton and Giancarlo Stanton on set

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Erin Heatherton and Giancarlo Stanton on set

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Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

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Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

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Erin Heatherton wears Giancarlo Stanton's jersey

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Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

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Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

Erin Heatherton

Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

Erin Heatherton

Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

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Erin's infamous selfie with Giancarlo Stanton

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Erin Heatherton's view of Giancarlo Stanton's body-paint session

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Body paint crew selfie

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Professional bodypainter Joanne Gair and Erin Heatherton on set

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Erin Heatherton and Giancarlo Stanton on set

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