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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Cause Stir With Backstage Photo

A pair of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue models caused a stir on social media with a backstage photo this week.

Gabriela Moura and Alix Earle, two prominent social media influencers turned Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue models, are trending for their jaw-dropping backstage photo at the Miami Swim Week runway show.

The influencers took to their Instagram Story to show off the backstage photo.

 SI Swimsuit models.
SI Swimsuit models. SI/IG

Moura and Earle both have millions of followers across their social media platforms in 2026.

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The complete 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue was released online and on newsstands earlier this year.

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 2:45 PM.

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