Tanaye White is a Game-Changer in SI Swim 2021

The 2020 Swim Search winner is beautiful, brilliant and humble.

Jordi Lippe-McGraw | Mar 8, 2021

While Tanaye White certainly knows how to work a camera lens, the first rookie of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2021 issue is more about being authentic. Her social media accounts are filled with a blend of modeling shots and the not-so-pretty sides of life. The former defense industry businesswoman uses the #LetsGetReal hashtag to share messages of female empowerment and wants to encourage women to be the most authentic version of themselves. White, who competed as a long jumper in high school and college, also enjoys staying fit with yoga and cardio and is quick to share her healthy lifestyle tips, too.

Tanaye White was shot by Anne Menke in Sacramento, California wearing a top by Andi Bagus and bottoms by Ola Vida Swimwear

MJ Day: Why Tanaye?

Tanaye is a force to be reckoned with. Beautiful, brilliant, humble and hardworking, she’s accomplished so much on her own and is a prime example of what can happen when you unapologetically pursue your dreams. Hence, winning last year’s Swim Search. 2021 will be a game-changer for Tanaye as she takes the next step in her modeling career as an official rookie in SI Swimsuit and as an advocate for representation.

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Published Mar 8, 2021

JORDI LIPPE-MCGRAW

Jordi Lippe-McGraw is a Contributing Editor for SI Swimsuit covering all things lifestyle from travel and beauty to entertainment and wellness. Over her nearly 15-year-long journalism career, her work has appeared in the New York Times, WSJ Magazine, Forbes, and more. Plus, she’s appeared on TV shows such as Wendy Williams, TODAY, E!, and MSNBC for her expertise. Jordi's personal passion for travel has brought her to over 50 countries on all 7 continents, including Antarctica at 5 months pregnant. She's also an avid penguin and truffle lover.