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Olivia Ponton Returns for Her 2023 SI Swimsuit Feature and the Pics Are Incredible
Olivia Ponton was photographed by Amanda Pratt in Dominica.
Amanda Pratt/Sports Illustrated
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.
Amanda Pratt/Sports Illustrated
“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.
Amanda Pratt/Sports Illustrated
View Olivia Ponton’s full 2023 SI Swimsuit gallery here.
Get ready for the hottest event of the year! The 2023 SI Swimsuit Issue is out now, and you won’t want to miss the Swimsuit Issue Launch Party. Secure your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable weekend of glamour, beauty and fun.
ANANYA PANCHAL
Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.