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Talk sports, pop culture and more with SI.com's Jimmy Traina.2/18/2007 09:07:00 PM Swimsuit '08 Suggestions
Sports Illustrated's annual Swimsuit Issue has been out for a few days now, so it's time to do what sports fans always do -- look ahead and discuss the future. I'm here to give the magazine some help for 2008. The editors made a buzz-worthy cover choice this year in Beyonce. If they want to go the celebrity route again, I have 10 recommendations, and a bonus choice, for next year's cover. It's an eclectic group, and each woman has an audience she appeals to. As always, send me your suggestions after reading my list.
Stacy KeiblerPhoto by John Shearer/WireImage.com
1. Salma Hayek: Personally, this would be my No. 1 choice. If you need to see why, just go to YouTube and search "Salma Hayek on Ugly Betty" and you'll see why. I'd include the link, but it's probably not safe for work.
2. Jessica Biel: She's currently a Hollywood "It" girl, and she recently caused a stir by dating Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, and pictures of the two of them enjoying some fun and sun on the beach quickly spread all over the Web, and with good reason: Biel in a bikini is a sight to be seen.
3. Stacy Keibler: This former Dancing with the Stars contestant and WWE wrestler got her start as a Baltimore Ravens cheerleader. The theme of this year's Swimsuit Issue was music. How about a cheerleading theme next year, with Keibler on the cover? You couldn't go wrong featuring her legs. While on Dancing with Stars, one of the judges referred to her as a "weapon of mass seduction" thanks in part to her never-ending gams. The 5-foot-11 beauty has said her legs are 42 inches from hip to ankle.
4. Minka Kelly: My fondness for the Friday Night Lights star already has been chronicled in this space. While many people might not know who Kelly is since the show unfortunately has received low ratings, putting her on the cover could give the Lights the boost it needs if it's around for a second season. Plus, she'd be a natural fit for a cheerleading-themed issue.
5. Alyssa Milano: This was the first celebrity crush for most of the guys who grew up in the '80s, so she'd add a sense of nostalgia to the cover. And athletes would be interested in seeing her on the cover since it seems like Milano has dated about half of them.
6. Jennifer Lopez: She has one of the most famous body parts in the world, so this would be the easiest cover in the world to shoot. Get her in a thong bikini, have her stand with her back to the camera, face turned around toward it. Snap the picture and put it on the cover.
7. Mallory Snyder: This is a sentimental choice for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, she was in SI's Swimsuit Issue in 2005 and 2006 and was smokin'. Second, the former Real World castmember is probably the only sane female to ever appear on that show.
8. Erin Andrews: If SI wanted to pick a covergirl who has a connection to sports, who better than the one sideline reporter who fans don't mind seeing on camera? The ESPN broadcaster continues to build a following, as evidenced by this YouTube appreciation.
9. Shakira: This could be a stretch because to fully appreciate Shakira, you have to see her move, especially those hips. But after watching her performance at last week's Grammys, we say she'd be more than worthy for SI's cover.
10. Giada de Laurentiis: The Food Network chef not only has beauty, but she can cook, too! What man wouldn't appreciate that combination? She looks damn good in a bikini, too.
Bonus pick: Britney Spears: Before you write in to tell me I'm crazy, hear me out. I don't want this skinhead version of Britney on the cover. But if she can clean up her act, get some help and get her career going again, the SI cover would be a nice way to cap a comeback. But she needs to get back to the Britney who wore that snake around her neck at the MTV Music Awards or the Britney who kissed Madonna.
Since I'm a nice guy, I've also put together a photo gallery of this list. After you've told me who your choices would be, check it out here.Comments:
Mmmm... Alyssa Milano.
However, I must say, "yes, you're crazy" to think about Britney Spears. She's been gross for awhile now. I'd replace her on your list with the smokin' hot Christina Aguilera. Mmmmm... Xtina....I like the whole sports theme: go with Stacy Keibler and Erin Andrews. Maybe I have athing for blondes, but these 2 are absolutely gorgeous. Give either one the cover but make sure both are included in the spread.Stacy K and Jessica Biel.
Jessica has the most amazing body and Stacy is just the most unbelievable, girl-next-door beauty of our generation.
Agree with the Xtina over Britney vote too...A few names I'd like to toss out there:
Tiffany Amber Theissen
Emanuelle Chiquiri
Jenn StergerOne word: Giada.
Amen.Giada de Laurentiis...great call. Not just someone who looks smokin' in a bikini, but who can also cook up a 5 course meal!Why the marketing tricks? Lets just go back to having the model with the best picture being on the cover. While Beyonce is gorgeous, Marisa Miller owned this issue. Its amazing that she has never had the cover over the last few years...Good work, Jimmy.
How about Jessica Alba, or Jessica Simpson?Kate Beckinsale. Check her out in the Underworld movies. She's GOT to look great in next-to-nothing.Anna Kournikova
'nuff saidSamantha Ryan, CBS Sports. She'll rise to the occasion.Since we're talking nostalgia, could we get a duel cover with Tiffany Amber Theissen and Jenny McCarthy? Both gorgeous with that bad girl seductive look.Where's the love for Jessica Simpson? I think the top shot would rival anyone else you could find.How about Christina Aguilera? Just check out this months Maxim cover with her pics inside. Probly one of Maxims best covers & Im sure she would look just fine in a two piece next year on the cover of SI.How about the woman that should have been on this years cover, Marisa Miller? She's smoking hot, and her and Brooklyn Decker are the only reason to buy the issue.Jeanna Fisher form the Office (Pam)Christina Aguilera over what's her name Spears??... HANDS DOWN!!! I think it would be a faceoff between Xtina, Jessica Alba, Salma, & Stacy KI think you all are making some great suggestions. Here are my pics for some fresh faces instead of the same old hotties year after year.
Keeley Hazel; Leeann Tweedan; Bonnie-Jill Laflin; Karolina Kurkova; Penelope Cruz; Oluchi Onweagba.
I am sure I can come with some more but these were off the top of my head.ELISHA CUTHBERT you fools.what about Jessica Alba or Eva Longoria, Scarlet Johanssen anyone?Gisele Bündchen
definately.....Torrie Wilson. Wrestling is a sport right?Choose either Maria Kanellis from the W.W.E. or Leticia Cline from TNA Wrestling!
Jagjit ButtarBritney Spears would be a disaster...Jessica Biel would be hot. I nominate the following:
Halle Berry
Jennifer Aniston
Jessica Simpson
LeAnn Tweeden
Catherine Zeta-Jones
and Jenn Sterger (smokin')All good choices. A few more:
Tiffany Fallon
Jennifer Love Hewitt
the "f the Eagles" chickEva Mendes! Another absolute hottie!BRING BACK MALLORY!If we're going with a sports theme, I'd nominate the following:
Natalie Gulbis - Enough said!
Danica Patrick - Speed is sexy!
Tanith Belbin - Is ice dancing a sport?Monica Bellucci
Britney Spears?
Love the Giada callVictoria Beckham will be coming to America this year. What better way to arrive than on the SI swimsuit cover?ashlee and jessica simpson...do a sisters pictorialEva Mendez
Fergie
Jessica Simpsonyou haven to go with elisha cuthbert. ever since she was on 24 everyone who has seen her falls in love with her right awayErin Andrews is an excellent suggestion, but also consider:
Rachel Nichols, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johanssen, and of course Gabrielle Union.I AGREE WITH ALL BUT GIADA.SHE IS NOTHING BUT A HUUUUGE MOUTH.YUCK!!!!Let's stick with athletes:
Jenny Finch (beautiful lady)
Amanda Beard (stunning, looks great in swimwear)Serena Williams - Best of both worlds, chest and BOOTY.I would vote towards Jennifer Love Hewitt....or even Leah Remini...or even the wife from The George Lopez Show.For the throwback issue, add in Nikki Cox (smokin' redhead from that terrible show Unhappily Everafter or whatever it was called).There is only one answer.....Adriana LimaA few off the top of my head:
Gloria Reuben
Lacey Chabert
Julie Roberts
Scarlett Johansson
Sandra BullockWell, I agree with your first choice ...
1. Salma Hayek
2. Eva Longoria
3. Jessica Alba
4. Angelina Jolie
5. Scarlett Johansson
6. Kate Winslet
7. Monica Bellucci
8. Penelope Cruz
9. Katherine Heigl
10. Rosario DawsonGoing with the singer/hottie theme:
Katherine Mcphee
Christina Aguilera
Shakira
Rihanna
Jessica Simpson
...and please just say no to Britney!carmen electra or eva menendescarmen electra, adriana lima or eva menendesuse somebody like carrie underwoodWWE divas Kelly Kelly or Brooke Adamsuse somebody like carrie underwoodIMHO, Jenn Sterger is the far and away best choide for SI SE 2008. Hands down.Rachael Ray.....cute...funny...girl next door....more realistic than most of the models.....E-va Men-dez!!!!Scarlett Johansson ... va va voom...use somebody like alyssa milanoSTACY KEIBLER!Salma #1 for SURE! Classy and beautiful.
I would also add Carmen Electra!All very interesting choices!!! But there are so many more, 4 example:
Kate Winslet
Uma Thurman Maturity is SEXY
Hilary Swank Million Dollars Baby
Zoe Saldana A little flavor
Lindsay Lohan
Anne Heterway
Julia Pistor
Jennifer Conelly
Erin Tiger's wife
Avril Lavigne HOT
Jade Pinkett Smith
Nicolette Sheridan
Maria Menounos
Charlize Theron
Paula Abdul
Fergie Black Eye Peas She's AWESOME
Vivica A. Fox Oh My GOD
Last But Not Least
MARIAH CAREY KAPOW BOOM BANG
Ok got to go now. Just a few of the forgotten but are worthy of a vote on the cover.One of the best bodies in Hollywood that seems to rarely get seen belongs to Winona Ryder. I doubt she would ever do something like this, but I'd love to see it.I have to agree with those calling for Jenn Sterger to be the cover girl. Think of the novelty of having a (smokin' hot) SI correspondent on the cover of the magazine!
Britney Spears? No way. If you must have a singer on there, let it be Shakira or Christina Aguilera. or maybe Katharine McPhee to rope in the American Idol fans.Marissa Miller!!!!!HELLO! Where's Jessica Alba!
Her and Salma Hayek is the combo from heaven!Two words: Mariska Hargitayhow about we get back to putting the actual models on the cover? so i vote marisa miller or brooklyn deckerEmmy RossumJulia Louis Dreyfusummmm hello?
Anybody ever heard of EVA MENDES?
Maybe its just me.Anybody watch tennis? Maria Sharapova is worthy.Scarlett Johansson and Kate Winslet. Let's get some skin in those bathing suits!! I'm tired of models that I could pick my teeth with.JESSICA ALBAI would put maria sharapova on the cover! She was featured last year but she wasn't on the cover!Giada!
Good call. Not the most obvious but definitely the best!! Rachel Ray, eat your heart out (I am sure she already has!!!)Elisha Cuthbert
Sophia Bush
Scarlett Johansson
Jessica Biel
Ashlee Simpson (TY plastic surgery)
Christina Aguilera
NO BRITNEY SPEARS....!!!Eva LongoriaElisha Cuthbert, check
Jessica Alba, check
Heather Graham, check it out!Some great ideas, but how about SI's own Jenn Sterger. She's gorgeous. Don't forget about Jessica Alba either.use some body like hiliary duffsalma hands down "dusk til dawn" need I say moreHow can you pass up FERGIE!!! She has got the bod, the beauty, and the attitude to bring it all together on the cover. Also, a lady most don't probably know but is smoking hot with an incredible body....Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef on BravoTV. She's brilliant AND sexy...check her out!!!Just a few thoughts for the cover
Serena Williams; Toni Braxton; Janet jackson; Bring Back Tyra; Charleze Theron;Lets Go Old School:
Kim Basinger
Madonna
Salt or Pepa
Gabrielle Union
Martina Hingisdefinitely stay with the trend that SI likes to use...which is "see (fill -in-the-blank) like you've NEVER seen before"
With that in mind, some of your choices are perfect...giada, erin, but we've seen some of the others.
how about adding say, melissa stark, natalie portman, kelly clarkson?I'd go with Erin Andrews. She is beautiful and she is in the sports world. People who subsribe to SI like sports and what better person to be on the 2008 cover than a popular sideline reporter. Another suggestion not on your list should be Rachel McAdams. Us guys would love it, for she is astonishing and co-stars in the best guy movie you've ever seen, Wedding Crashers.Jennifer Love Hewitt! How can you argue with the best cleavage in Hollywood? She would look good in a turtleneck on the cover!Jessica Simpson
She is sooo hotGabrielle Union
Elisha Cuthbert
Christina Milian
Katie Holmes (pre TC)
Mandy MooreJimmy,
You were doing great until the Britney Shake-a-spear comment. Undoubtedly the most over-rated celeb in the 2000s. She's not really pretty at all. Oh yeah, leave other mothers out of your list too, no matter how good the junk in the truck is, LOL.We want Salma Hayek!!!!!!!
Muchas calientecould alyssa and Salma each have a cover?
PerfectDid you see Christina Aguilera at the NBA half-time show Sunday night? *WOW*Erica Durance from 'Smallville' puts this list to shame!i dont kno how u can't go with sophia bush. shes smokin!!!You left off the most beautiful of all Halley Berry.How could you leave out Brooke Burke? Just fill the pages with Carmen, Brooke, Halle, & Lisa GuerreroVida Guerra is the truth. adriana lima or alessandra ambrosio - or both!Bonnie Bernstein....please (SI)God I beg you!Don't know yet if Candace Parker deserves the cover - haven't seen her in anything but b'ball shorts. Can't wait to find out!Hayden Panettiere would be a good hero to include . . . she could save me any day!1 Marisa Miller
2 Eva Mendes
3 Jessica Biel
4 Jessica Alba
5 Evangeline Lilly (Lost)
6 Alyssa Milano
7 Keira Knightley
8 Cameron Diaz
9 Eva Longoria
10 Penelope CruzYou have my vote for Salma Hayek absolutely. She is da "BOMB". If only I was 25 again. But I also like Alyssa Milano. She kinda got gross for a while in the later years of charmed, but clean her up and she almost reaches Salma. BRITNEY? are you nuts. I wouldn't waste a second on her. She's just another loopy nit wit who doesn't know what to do with herself after making a few Million. She begs for attention like a 2 year old with a younger sibling. Yuck!Eva Mendes or Jessica AlbaI actually think this list is pretty well put together. Alyssa Milano is definitely up there on my board as well as Stacey Keibler. I also LOVE Erin Andrews! Whenever I'm not watching a game and I hear her voice I run to the television just to get a glimpse of her. She's perfect. Of course though, in keeping with the topic at hand I wouldnt mind seeing Michelle Wie in a year or two. I'm only like a year older than she is so I can say that. I would also put Jennie Finch and Cat Osterman up there. Both are softball chicks with great bodies and gorgeous smiles.S.I. is a sports magazine. We can see these "models" in numerous magazines wearing bathing suits (and less) whenever we want.
It's time to devote this issue to all the women we CAN'T see modeling on a regular basis. The athletes.
Amanda Beard, Tanith Belbin, Gretchen Bleiler, Alisa Camplin, Sasha Cohen, Natalie Coughlin, Tara Dakides, Jennie Finch, Biba Golic, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Natalie Gulbis, Suzy Hamilton, Daniela Hantuchova, Ashley Harkelroad, Malia Jones, Veronica Kay, Michelle Kwan, Jeannette Lee, Misty May, Lokelani McMichael, Danica Patrick, Anna Rawson, Summer Sanders, Maria Sharapova, Carrie Tollefson, Logan Tom, Rachel Wacholder, Michelle Wie, Serena Williams, etc., etc., etc.
The list is endless of athletes who could look good in bathing suits and also embody the athletic spirit.How about another "wives/girlfriends of athletes" spread. Topping the list, of course, is Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham. Go Galaxy!Robin Mead
from CNN Headline News
atleast she has curvessince were talking cookin'...how 'bout Rachel Ray ... she was smokin' in FHM ... and she can make a meal (after?) in 30 minutes or less ... to hell with DominosS C A R L E T T ! <3jessica simpson
elisha cuthbert
eliza dushku
scarlett johanssenI think that Eva Longoria is the hottest woman out there. If you could find a way to get her on the cover I would buy 20 lifetime memberships.Kate Beckinsale would set the issue on fire, a little Alyssa Milano never hurt anything, and a whole lot of Eva Mendes to top it off!
DavidStacy K. is the best choice !! JUST YUMMY !!!!
Also, how about Maria Sharipova ?TINA FEY TINA FEY TINA FEY!!!!!how about one of the hottest women in the world jessica albaI love girls who move those hips, like Shakira and Fergie. That said, there are two athletes worthy of the cover:
Tanith Belbin - blew my mind last Olympics; if you haven't seen her skate in that falling-off-the-hip red dress, then you have never lived.
Anna Kournikova - brought tennis back to life and is still hottest girl in recent professional sports.Great call on Stacy, What about Candice Michelle from the Go Daddy.com super bowl commercials, and how can you forget MARIA SHARAPOVA-19 year old 6' Russian Blonde-HELLO!Come on Guys?
Start drooling in 3....2....1
Marisa Miller
Jessica Alba
Scarlet Johansen
Tara "I love to PARTY" Reid
O.K ...O.k...stop drooling, wipe off your face and be a man!Have to go with Alyssa. I saw her in a bikini by the pool on a trip to Palm Desert last year and WOW. Tony's little girl has grown up. A few too many tattoos, but she is smokin.
Leave Brittney for Trailer Trashes special bikini issue. She is nasty and will never get it back.Cheryl Burke from Dancing With the Stars!Scarlett - Best cleavage in Hollywood.
Erin Andrews
Suzy Kolber - she's getting up there in age, but I've always had a thing for her.
Alyssa Milano - check out Poison Ivy II.
More Marisa...less paint.How could you leave out Stacy Dales of ESPN?elisha cuthbert definitely...my woman, the hottest, jennifer lee would be perfect... but then i'd have to fight all of you off...best to keep to salma, and scarlettJenn Sterger on the cover would rock, and a name that I haven't seen thrown out yet is former Tennesee Lady Vol Brittany Jackson who I always thought was smoking hot.Swin Cash, that girl was hot at the All Star game.Jessica AlbaMarissa Miller is the most amazing woman I have ever seen. Sign her up for the cover NOW!Rachel Ray, Giada Laurentiis, and Jessica SimpsonRachel Bilson, please.Jessica Simpson, did anyone see the new dukes of hazzard??
wowRachel WeiszThere's only one choice for the 2008 SI Swimsuit Issue Cover....Marisa Miller. All the other women are very nice but she's the best looking regular SI model year in and year out. Her consistency needs to be rewarded.erica durance!!Elisha Cuthberth needs some considerationELISHA CUTHBERT.... BOOYAHH !!!Jessica Alba or Elisha Cuthbert would be great.Gabrielle Union
Jessica AlbaI've always thought that Sport's Illustrated's Swimsuit edition should always contain athletes and not supermodels and therefore my list would be, amongst others:
Elena Dementieva
Maria Kirilenko
Steffi Graf, 37 two kids and still awesome
Kira Korpii
Tania Cagnotto
Jamie Sale
Maurizza Cacciatori
Outside of the Athletes
Jessica Biel
Kate Beckinsale
Emily Proctor
Torri Higginson
Jennifer Aniston
Stacy KieblerPut the "Brazilian Trinity" on the cover:
Alessandra Ambrosio
Adriana Lima
Ana BB
....and a big spread on Salma!!Christina Aguilera has always been more talented and hotter than Britney - and the gap just keeps getting wider. Christina easily blows Britney away.
For lost fans, either Evangeline Lilly or Yunjin Kim would make a lovely cover. And we know Yunjin looks great in a white bikini already.JESSICA ALBA IS THE MOST BEUTIFUL WOMEN ON EARTH AND SHES NOT ONE THAT LIST PPPPPPPPPSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHI'd like Jessica Biel and Emanuelle Chiquiri and of course Erin Andrews! But, how bout bringing back Josie Maran? I like the thought of Jenn Sterger as well. What we really need is Marisa Miller with her iPod!!!Jimmy, how could leave Jessica Alba off this list, she blows away half your field!i cant beleieve what im seeing!!! britney spears? i agree with lance a boyle!! shes been completely grss for a long while!!! but other than that i totally agree with ur list!!Elena Dementieva...Jessica AlbaRachel Ray - She is strangely attractive in that "I could actually have her" way, can cook, and the best part - she wouldn't be able to talk on a magazine cover!Stacy!!!!!!!!!!!Jessica Biel! Hands down.Melissa Theuriau
Mandy Bruno
Jessica BielGretchen Bleiler!!!
UFC Ring girl Rachelle Leah and Kate Beckinsale.A big YES to Erin Andrews, and I think a re-habbed Britney would be a good idea. But what about Heather Locklear? She's spanned three decades of being HOT!Keira Knightley from Pirates of the Caribbean...Come ON!Stacy Kiebler
Jenn Sterger
Lacey Charbet
Emanuelle Chiquirir
Allyson HanniganMarissa Miller, hands downi think we'd all agree with eva longoria or jessica simpson. yeahhhhhhhhh!!!Alyssa Milano.... definitely yes...
very good taste. I would also say
I'd like to see Catherine Zeta-Jones in it too. That would make a great day... I know Britney is going down the tubes fast- but she is pretty hot- I'd sub her with someone like Jessica Alba or Francine Dee... she is hot.so many great suggestions. might i add Nicole Scherzinger from the pussy cat dolls?It just has to be Brooklyn Decker. She has everything that a woman needs to have to be on the Cover of the swimsuit edition - and shebangs heads with Dr Z. too.LEEANN TWEEDEN! the hottest woman on the planet!Got something to say?
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