Valentina Sampaio becomes first transgender 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit model
The upcoming issue is out on July 21.
The 23-year-old from Brazil has been named a 'Rookie' for this year's issue.
First Trans Model To Appear In Sports Illustrated Swimsuit EditionValentina Sampaio will become the first trans model ever featured in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Itβs 2020 & trans model Valentina Sampaio is getting hate for Sports IllustratedThe responses to Sports Illustrated choosing Valentina Sampaio as their first transgender model prove transphobia is still rife.
Valentina Sampaio: Being Sports Illustrated's first transgender model is 'life-changing'Valentina Sampaio says becoming the first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit edition is "life changing".
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