Olivia Ponton Returns for Her 2023 SI Swimsuit Feature and the Pics Are Incredible

The TikTok star made her debut with the magazine last year.
Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.


TikTok star Olivia Ponton returned to the 2023 SI Swimsuit issue one year after her debut as a rookie. She was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica for this year's feature, and the resulting images are absolutely gorgeous.

“When young girls see me in the magazine, I hope that they see a human being to look up to that is part of the LGBTQ community,” she said while on location for her photo shoot. “The day I just wrapped was basically every emotion that you can possibly feel in the human body.”

View Olivia Ponton’s full 2023 SI Swimsuit gallery here.

The 20-year-old shared a stunning trio of her favorite pics alongside a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Bracelet by MAM.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Bracelet by MAM.

“YEAR TWO @SI_SWIMSUIT ‧͙⁺˚*・༓☾ this was the final shot of the day after shooting for 14 hours in @discoverdominica with the most amazing team on this earth led by @mj_day 🤍,” the Florida native wrote. “THANK YOU MJ FOR BELIEVING IN ME AND HAVING ME BACK ANOTHER YEAR👽🤍so incredibly blessed to be shot by the amazing @amandampratt, with makeup by crazy angel @jodieboland, hair by the talented @djquintero, styling by @margotzamet of course… & production by @cindiblairproductions #SISwimsuit #siswim23.”

“WHAT?!???!!! 😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍😍 Girl,” commented fellow 2023 model Kamie Crawford. “You ateeeeee.”

“That first shot especially,” one fan gushed. “The photography is art on art.”

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Necklace by Sophie Buhai.

Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Necklace by Sophie Buhai.

View Olivia Ponton’s full 2023 SI Swimsuit gallery here.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.