Olandria Carthen Makes Her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Debut in a Wet T-Shirt and Bikini

Olandria Carthen marked her first appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in Florida. She was announced as one of the models for the magazine’s 2026 issue on Tuesday, March 31, photographed in Fort Myers for her first feature. The Love Island USA star took part in a beachside shoot for the publication.

In a photo shared on Instagram by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Carthen wore a wet white T-shirt. She was also seen in a brown lurex bikini with an underwire top and matching briefs, along with crocheted bikinis and one-piece swimsuits.

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Her makeup was natural and dewy. She accessorized with a small nose ring, stud earrings, and a belly button piercing. Her hair was long, dark, and styled in crimped waves with a side part.

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Carthen rose to prominence as a fan favorite on Love Island USA season 7. After that, she became well known, attending events such as the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and Paris Fashion Week, as well as New York Fashion Week.

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The model has also worked with brands including Microsoft Co-Pilot, Amazon, Amika, NYX, and McDonald’s. In February, she featured in a campaign with Sephora, where she was seen wearing a leopard print catsuit.

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Joining her in this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue are Ilona Maher, Livy Dunne, Hunter McGrady, Brooks Nader, Lauren Chan, Molly Sims and Haley Kalil, with Bethenny Frankel and Jocelyn Corona.