Beyonce to Appear on Sports Illustrated Cover

Beyonce Tops Desirable List

Beyonce, fresh off of landing the distinguished honor of “Most Desirable Woman” by AskMen.com, has now landed the coveted Sports Illustrated modeling gig. Her rank as the most desirable woman seems to bode well for the sale of Sports Illustrated‘s top-selling issue, which hit the stands Feb. 12, 2007.

About the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

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The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue has seen many popular models before Beyonce, including Elle Macpherson, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Rachel Hunter and Heidi Klum. The 2007 issue includes a music theme, showcasing popular musical performers with swimsuit-clad models.

Swimsuit Opportunity

Model Tyra Banks graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition in 1997.

Beyonce has already posed for magazine covers, but the Sports Illustrated photo shoot was a big opportunity for the star. She’s been called for pose in swimsuits in the past, but was waiting for the right moment. Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles, commented, “They always bring some swimsuits and ask, ‘Can we shoot in that?’ It’s always been ‘No!’ When it is time to do swimsuits, it’s going to be something big.”

Beyonce prepared by watching what she ate prior to the photo shoot – no easy task as it was right after Thanksgiving. To draw in the right frame of mind during the shoot, she listened to John Legend’s new album.