Johnathan Walker:Who's in the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue? Brittany Mahomes, Gayle King and more

The Johnathan Walker2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue that hit newsstands Friday is celebrating 60 years of making waves as an annual culture marker.

This year's edition is as star-studded as ever: From Kansas City businesswoman and NFL wife Brittany Mahomes to cover stars Chrissy Teigen and "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King taking center stage at almost 70, famed franchise editor MJ Day and her staff are taking things up a notch as they celebrate six decades.

This year's SI Swimsuit lineup also features Chanel Iman, Christen Harper, host Kamie Crawford, Katie Austin and Louisiana State University gymnastics star Olivia "Livvy" Dunne. SI Swimsuit roster rookies include Brittany Mahomes, Jena Sims, Lori Harvey and Big 12 athletes Alexa Massari, Jasmine Williams and Jillian Hayes.

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This year's cover models include King, Teigen, Swimsuit Issue mainstay Hunter McGrady and Issue icon and actress Kate Upton. There is also a trilogy of special collectible covers that were captured at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 60th Anniversary Legends shoot, which commemorated the 60th anniversary for the franchise.

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In addition to King, McGrady, Teigen and Upton, the Legends cover stars include trans activist Leyna Bloom; model Camille Kostek; '80s icon Christie Brinkley; supermodel Tyra Banks, soccer star Megan Rapinoe; media mogul Martha Stewart; WNBA legend Sue Bird; and lifestyle guru Molly Sims.

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Models Jasmine Sanders, Kate Love, Lily Aldridge, Lori Harvey, Maye Musk, Nina Agdal and Winnie Harlow also turn heads on the Legends covers. All seven covers were photographed by "America's Next Top Model" alum Yu Tsai.

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This year's Swimsuit Issue features bold fashion on stars with outspoken personalities to match.

Brittany Mahomes stunned in a series of suits including a red one-piece suit, a textured red bikini and a floral two-piece bikini. The KC Current owner also shared a behind-the-scenes video during release week on Instagram which she paired with "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart" from close friend Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department."

"I think I align perfectly with SI Swimsuit's vision because I am unapologetically always myself in any setting. I want women to feel empowered to always be yourself, love yourself, and feel confident in whatever you do and I think SI Swimsuit does, too," Mahomes told the fashion magazine about her spread.

"CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King, who was surprised as a cover star earlier this week on the CBS morning show, is no stranger to a colorful wardrobe. But her one-piece suits ranged from a yellow and peach suits to a black suit paired with a matching netted coverup.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue release date

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was released on May 17.

It is available on newsstands at gas stations, grocery stores and big box stores like Walmart and Target across America. You also can purchase the issue online on the Sports Illustrated website here.