In February 2024, Sports Illustrated announced via Instagram that Brittany Mahomes would be on the cover of their 60th anniversary issue and, in the process, teased some photos. Mahomes looked sensational, sporting different red-style bikinis and showing off her rock-hard abs. Still, it’s not just because of her body that the news outlet chose Mahomes for the issue.
On the behind-the-scenes Instagram clip, a caption reads, “Brittany Mahomes is your newest 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie! Owner of the Kansas City Current NWSL team, former pro athlete, wife and mother, Brittany emerges as the epitome of a modern-day powerhouse.” Mahomes has been overwhelmed shooting with Sports Illustrated and didn’t think this would ever be a possibility, as she told People. “I never in my wildest dreams thought this would happen,” she shared. “I’m so thankful and honored and so excited to be here with this team.” Although the official photos have yet to be released, Mahomes stuns in the teaser video, and fans think so too.
In a notable rarity, the comment section on the post has been flooded with an outpour of love and support for Mahomes. One user wrote, “The best part of this entire thing is that Patrick wasn’t mentioned in the caption at all. It’s refreshing to see a woman defined by her accomplishments rather than constantly labeled as ‘so and so’s wife.’ Great job to Brittney and to SI for focusing on her WORK.” All in all, the photoshoot has allowed Mahomes to shine and say bye to the haters.
