SI Swimsuit 2020 Model: Samantha Hoopes

If you had three wishes, what would they be?
I would wish for the oceans to be clean, the fires in Aussie to stop and to be able to travel around the world forever.

If you could personally witness any event in history, what would it be?
I would have loved to witness the landing on the moon.

What is something that you have never done that you want to do?
I’ve never have been to China and I would love to walk the entire Great Wall.

What’s your most embarrassing moment?
The most embarrassing moment was when I was on a shoot and I had e-Coli and there was no bathroom because we were shooting in a park in Florida and I had to poop so badly I went in the bushes in front of everyone.

What’s the most regrettable beauty trend you’ve ever tried?
Probably the tans that I have had in the past! I’ve been all colors of the rainbow!

If you could hear one song performed live by any musician what would it be?
“Toxic” by Britney Spears.

What’s something people wouldn’t know about you?
I’m silly, love to have a good time and I think I am pretty chill. I love to talk to anyone and everyone.

In a world full of influencers, who influences you most?
I’m not motivated by people who are influencers because I feel like most of it is bull---. I consider my family and my elders as those who influence me the most.

What motivates or inspires you?
My son motivates and inspires me to be a better person, to take better care of myself and to always do the right thing.

Do you have a self-care ritual or a creative pursuit?
I love to sit in my car alone or somewhere outside and think about how far I have come. It’s a really amazing feeling.

What’s the worst holiday gift you ever received?
I’ve never gotten a bad gift.

What’s your guilty pleasure snack?
Chocolate or cookies

Looking back, what advice would you give to your 14-year-old self?
I would tell myself that the people who left you out of parties and events won’t even matter. The people who made you feel bad about yourself have more problems with themselves and whatever they told you or pointed out to make you feel bad had more to do with them than you. Never let someone make you feel bad about yourself and whatever you’re going through now will make you stronger and will make you a better person in the future. Only you have the choice to make or break your vibe.