Sports Illustrated has 3 swimsuit cover models this year – CNN International

Graham, 28, has her own line of lingerie and is a founder of a group for larger models. Day described her confidence as contagious.

“She owns her sexiness in a way that every woman should,” Day said.

Fashion model Clauson, 20, is right at home on the cover. She has worked with major brands such as Gucci, and is described as the epitome of cool.

“Hailey is the cool girl who doesn’t even know how cool she really is,” Day said. “She’s not only every man’s dream but also every woman’s ‘girl crush.’ She’s goofy. She’s smart. And she’s completely humble.”

Then there’s mixed martial artist Rousey, who makes a fiery but sultry appearance. She adds cover model to a long list of accolades that includes actress and judoka

“Ronda Rousey is a cultural phenomenon,” Day said. “She is the perfect combination of beauty, brains, brawn and humility. She possesses a spirit bigger than the space around her.”

The swimsuit issue hits newsstands Monday.