Flawless Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Ellie Thumann took to social media to flaunt her flawless bikini body in a glittering gown to celebrate the holidays.
But she was less than thrilled with the (much more casual) family pics that her mom took of the model in their downtime as a family. But she took it in stride, in an endearing post.
“What I post for Christmas,” she wrote over her glam holiday photo in her shoulders-baring gown with a perfect Christmas tree in the background. Then the Monday, December 29 post scrolled to three candids of the SI Swim star in a fuzzy sweater and other relaxed ‘fits. “Thanks mom!!” She captioned the share.
Her fans totally related.
“I literally can’t look at my mom’s Instagram,” wrote one.
“I refuse to look at my family’s accounts,” agreed another.
“You’re still so pretty though 😭,” gushed a third.
“Because they think you look beautiful 24/7 😢😢🥹,” added a fourth.
“Feel like that’s just a mom’s duty ahhahah,” agreed a fifth.
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Thumann, 23, has appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue three times. After taking a year off, she announced in September that she was returning to modeling. She did, however, hit the runway once during her year’s sabbatical — for the Sports Illustrated Runway Show this past May to close out Miami Swim Week. Also walking in the show were the 2025 cover stars (and gymnastics phenoms) Livvy Dunne and Jordan Chiles, plus models including golfer Brooks Koepka’s wife Jena Sims, Gronk’s girlfriend Camille Kostek, and NFL wag Nicole Williams English.
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