Sports Illustrated's 50 Greatest Swimsuit Models (50-41)
This week, Sports Illustrated will be counting down its Top 50 all-time models, 10 per day, with the winner being revealed on Friday in conjunction with SI's Summer of Swim Event at Wynn Las Vegas. Check back all week as the list is revealed.
50. Genevieve Morton
Hometown: Benoni, South Africa
Years in Swimsuit issue: 5 (2010-13)
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Morton had her coming out party with the Swimsuit issue in 2010 and has stayed on task for four consecutive years, emerging into one of SI’s most widely-adored models. She has also worked with GQ and Esquire and figures to continue her climb in the modeling profession over the coming years.
Random Fact: Morton’s hometown of Benoni, South Africa also produced world-renowned actress and model Charlize Theron.
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49. Babette March
Hometown: Berlin, Germany
Years in Swimsuit issue: 1 (1964)
The honorary cover girl for SI’s inaugural Swimsuit issue in 1964, March led a nomadic lifestyle. In the midst of traveling to different countries and states, she began her modeling career in 1962 when she was booked by Weekend Magazine. March soon grew into one of the world’s most famous models and was known for partying with all manner of famous public personas, including Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol.
Random Fact: A February 1989 SI feature on March deems her the “highest paid model of her day,” and claims she was “as ubiquitous as Beatle-mania.”
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48. Roshumba Williams
Hometown: Chicago
Years in Swimsuit issue: 5 (1990-92, 1994, 2004)
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Following a successful modeling career in the ‘90s, Williams branched out into acting, writing and reality television. Along with appearing in several Swimsuit issues, Williams has done excellent work for Chanel, Christian Dior, Versace and Giorgio Armani, among others.
Random Fact: In 2007, Williams published The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Modeling, one of many volumes in Penguin Publishing USA’s well-read series.
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47. Cintia Dicker
Hometown: Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Years in Swimsuit issue: 5 (2009-13)
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With her trademark red hair and luscious lips, Dicker has starred on the covers of several notable magazines, including Marie Claire, D and Elle and has modeled for Victoria’s Secret, Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger and other prestigious brands. Dicker has been included in five consecutive Swimsuit issues.
Random Fact: Dicker only enters airplanes with her right foot.
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