Ciara Sizzles On Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2022

For her shoot, Ciara, 36, traveled to Barbados to be photographed by Ben Watts. On the cover, she walk with effort through crystal blue water wearing a sexy leopard print LaQuan Smith bustier-style one-piece and straw hat.

“The journey we’ve been on—to break out of the mold the world put us in—may sound familiar. It’s certainly familiar to the women we’ve chosen to be our cover models: Maye, Ciara, Yumi, Kim,” MJ Day, editor in chief of SI Swimsuit, said in a statement. “Ciara has seen enormous success as a performer while simultaneously focusing on her passion for philanthropy and service.”

The “Body Party” singer told SI, “I’ve always dreamt of being on this cover, ever since I was really young. Especially as an entertainer. It’s always been pretty significant in the entertainment space. So it’s a big dream come true for me. And it was a special day when I got the call.”

“Working with Ben Watts and [Swimsuit editor in chief] MJ [Day] yesterday was pretty amazing. Ben Watts is an incredible photographer and MJ just has clear vision. She just makes it a very fun experience“.