Weekly Instagram Recap: Career Moves and Heartfelt Messages

SI Swimsuit models celebrated major personal and professional milestones this week.
Emily Ratajkowski, Alexis Ren and Chrissy Teigen.

Emily Ratajkowski, Alexis Ren and Chrissy Teigen.


This was certainly an exciting week in SI Swimsuit model land.

Katie Austin celebrated five years of her fitness app, while Hunter McGrady shared an update on baby No. 2. Gigi Robinson published a children’s book, and Alexis Ren and Emily Ratajkowski appeared on the covers of theMagazine and POP, respectively.

Several former and current models celebrated some exciting milestones over the past few days and took their Instagram followers along for the ride.

Here are some highlights from a busy week.

Katie Austin

The fitness influencer celebrated five years of the Katie Austin App, the model’s workout and lifestyle platform.

Hunter McGrady

The mom of two gave fans a much-awaited update on her adorable new baby girl, Ava, and shared the sweetest snippets of her alongside big brother Hudson.

Alexis Ren

The 2018 SI Swimsuit model graced the cover of theMagazine and got to try out some fun bejeweled makeup.

Gigi Robinson

The Swim Search finalist published a children’s book called A Kids Book About Chronic Illness.

Gabriella Halikas

The self-proclaimed “CEO of confidence” shared another set of incredible tips for how to feel, act and look your best and “own every room you walk into.”

Emily Ratajkowski

The My Body author debuted a pixie cut wig on the cover of POP magazine’s upcoming issue.

Chrissy Teigen

The mom of three tried a Korean corndog for the first time and couldn’t stop raving about it.

Melissa Wood-Tepperberg

The 2023 SI Swimsuit rookie indulged in a mountain escape away from busy New York City.

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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.