The up-and-coming model became an overnight sensation after the cover was revealed on February 13. But she’s also making history as the third black woman to land the coveted spot. Beyoncé was on the 2007 issue, 10 years after Tyra Banks graced the cover.
“I dedicate this to all the young girls out there,” the California native wrote in an Instagram post. “Work hard, surround yourself with good people who believe in you and your DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!”
Here are nine drop-dead gorgeous photos of the Sports Illustratedstunner Herrington.
9 stunning photos of 2018 ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Issue cover model Danielle Herrington
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Herrington attends the screening of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther hosted by The Cinema Society in New York City on Feb. 13, 2018.
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Herrington celebrates CR Girls 2018 with Carine Roitfeld at Bookmarc in New York City on Dec. 14, 2017.
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Herrington attends the CR Fashion Book celebrating launch of CR Girls 2018 with Technogym at Spring Place in New York City on Dec. 12, 2017.
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Herrington attends the Sports Illustrated Sneak Peek of its SI Swimsuit Island during Art Basel at The W Hotel South Beach in Miami, FL, on Dec. 7, 2017.
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Herrington attends the Sports Illustrated Sneak Peek of its SI Swimsuit Island during Art Basel at The W Hotel South Beach in Miami, FL, on Dec. 7, 2017.
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Herrington walks the runway at the Philipp Plein Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Sept. 9, 2017.
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Herrington attends the 2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens at David Geffen Hall in New York City on July 11, 2016.
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Herrington attends the VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 launch festival in Houston, TX, on Feb. 18, 2017.
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Noam Galai/Getty Images for Carine Roitfeld
Herrington attends the CR Fashion Book celebrating launch of CR Girls 2018 with Technogym at Spring Place in New York City on Dec. 12, 2017.
Herrington attends the screening of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther hosted by The Cinema Society in New York City on Feb. 13, 2018.
Herrington celebrates CR Girls 2018 with Carine Roitfeld at Bookmarc in New York City on Dec. 14, 2017.
Herrington attends the CR Fashion Book celebrating launch of CR Girls 2018 with Technogym at Spring Place in New York City on Dec. 12, 2017.
Herrington attends the Sports Illustrated Sneak Peek of its SI Swimsuit Island during Art Basel at The W Hotel South Beach in Miami, FL, on Dec. 7, 2017.
Herrington attends the Sports Illustrated Sneak Peek of its SI Swimsuit Island during Art Basel at The W Hotel South Beach in Miami, FL, on Dec. 7, 2017.
Herrington walks the runway at the Philipp Plein Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Sept. 9, 2017.
Herrington attends the 2016 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queens at David Geffen Hall in New York City on July 11, 2016.
Herrington attends the VIBES by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2017 launch festival in Houston, TX, on Feb. 18, 2017.
Herrington attends the CR Fashion Book celebrating launch of CR Girls 2018 with Technogym at Spring Place in New York City on Dec. 12, 2017.
