Beyonce is set to join an exclusive club of beauties who have adorned the cover of the popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The 25-year-old singer/actress will become just the second African-American model to grace the cover, Tyra Banks was the first.
The “Dreamgirls” star and former Destiny’s Child singer will forever have her name linked to a list of past cover models that include Elle McPherson, Kathy Ireland, Christie Brinkley, Heidi Klum, Rachel Hunter, Paula Porizkova, Cheryl Tiegs and Valeria Mazza.
Beyonce will be appearing in a yellow-and-pink bikini designed by House of Dereon. It is the same label Beyonce started with her mother, Tina Knowles.
In 2004 Beyonce won five Grammy Awards statues.