TikTok sensation Alix Earle has swapped social media for swimwear while flaunting her taunt physique in a micro gold bikini on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's first-ever digital issue.
The 23-year-old's online popularity has exploded over the last 18 months, helping her to become one of the app's most-watched creators, while earning her a host of lucrative brand deals along the way.
And now, the New Jersey native - who is dating Miami Dolphins star Braxton Berrios - can add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model to her resume.
The blonde beauty can be seen posing up a storm in a metallic swimsuit and a pair of oversized sunglasses on publication's new digital issue, which it says is going to revolutionize the 'way fans engage with their favorite swimsuit content' when it hits the web on June 1.
According to a press release obtained by DailyMail.com, Alix revealed that she is fulfilling a 'long-time' dream of hers by joining the SI Swim family, gushing that she is 'honored' to be featured on the cover of the digital issue.
TikTok sensation Alix Earle has boasted her taunt physique in a micro gold bikini while posing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's first-ever digital issue
The jaw-dropping cover sees the blonde beauty donning a tiny gold bikini, with the top showing off her ample cleavage.
She left little to the imagination in the swimsuit, which featured a pair of high-waisted bottoms with a buckle on the right side.
Alix let her long blonde locks fall down her back as she put one hand in her hair and gave the camera a seductive smolder.
She paired the ensemble, which accentuated her rock-hard abs, with a pair of oversized tortoise shell sunglasses.
The social media icon kept her makeup light and opted for a glossy lip to boast her pout.
In the press release shared with DailyMail.com, Alix said: 'It has been a long-time dream of mine to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and I’m deeply honored to be named their first-ever digital cover star.
'Becoming part of the SI family and now joining alongside such strong, powerful, and inspiring women is incredibly meaningful to me.'
In the past week, Alix has been teasing the news of her issue on her TikTok, with her counting down the amount of days until she 'shoots the cover.'
The 23-year-old Gen Z queen bee rose through the ranks of social media and became the video-sharing platform 'it girl'
And now, the New Jersey native can add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her resume
Just days before her Miami swim week debut, the blonde beauty made history as she posed up a storm in a metallic swimsuit on the first-ever digital issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
One clip in her TikTok video, showed the model sporting a green swimsuit while sitting on her bathroom counter.
She left her hair wrapped up in a towel as she looked across the room.
The first-ever digital issue comes just in time for Miami Swim Week, which is from May 29 to June 5.
MJ Day, Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, described the digital issue in the press release.
She said: 'We are incredibly excited to introduce this dynamic new approach to delivering Sports Illustrated Swimsuit content. Our goal is to elevate the SI Swimsuit platform to new heights while staying true to our legacy of celebrating beauty, diversity, and important storytelling.
'With our new digital issues, we are keeping pace with the rapidly evolving media landscape while also providing additional opportunities for talent alike to share their narratives and upcoming projects with our robust audience.'
Meanwhile, Hillary Drezner, General Manager of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, gushed about the community the magazine has created.
In the past week, Alix has been teasing the news of her issue on her TikTok, with her counting down the amount of days until she 'shoots the cover'
The first-ever digital issue comes just in time for Miami Swim Week, which is from May 29 to June 5
'SI Swimsuit has cultivated a dedicated community eagerly engaging with the brand across multiple touch points throughout the year. Through the introduction of a more frequent product cadence, we aim to establish a continuous stream of content and experiences, showcasing the influential women embodying SI Swimsuit during significant cultural moments.
'This initiative not only fortifies our engagement strategy but also amplifies the value proposition for brand partners seeking to connect with our expansive and dedicated audience, numbering in the millions,' she said.
The digital issue is set to capture major moments in culture and entertainment. It will also feature 'in-depth interviews along with curated content starring talent must haves, travel guides and unfiltered moment.'
Alix first made a name for herself in 2023 with her 'Get Ready With Me' videos, which caused her to skyrocket to fame.
She became known for her stunning looks and relatable content that has Gen Z users dying to replicate every move she makes.
And her content took her far, she now boasts more than 6.8 million followers and even has her own hashtags, 'Alix Earle Effect' and 'Alix Earle,' both having a combined total of 345 million views.
Alix (seen with her NFL sports star boyfriend, Braxton Berrios) first made a name for herself in 2023 with her 'Get Ready With Me' videos, which caused her to skyrocket to fame
Hailed as the internet's 'hot best friend', Alix's candid 'Get Ready With Me' videos see her discussing a variety of hot-button topics
Since rising to stardom, Alix has continued sharing her day-today life online and even launched her own podcast, Hot Mess
The University of Miami alum, who is in a PDA-riddled relationship with Miami Dolphins player Braxton Berrios, 28, has left fans gushing over her beauty and relatable persona, causing every product she loves to become sold out within minutes.
Hailed as the internet's 'hot best friend', Alix's candid 'Get Ready With Me' videos see her discussing a variety of hot-button topics, including her struggles with acne and anxiety - as well as her wild nights out in Miami and her romantic getaways with her boyfriend.
Alix also rakes in serious cash from her content, making more than $70,000 per post, and with each post she makes Gen-Z become even more obsessed as they desperately try to achieve her killer body and get their hands on every product in her beauty routine.
And while the world knows Alix through a social-media lens, the University of Miami alum is no stranger to the life in the fast lane.
The beauty comes from a long line of luxury. Alix isn't just raking it in with posts, she is also a construction company heiress.
Her dad, Thomas or TJ Earle, 49, owns a lucrative construction company that has been around for 54 years and are essentially responsible for the building of every property in New Jersey.
Since rising to stardom, Alix has continued sharing her day-today life online and even launched her own podcast, Hot Mess, in which she gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her life and gets vulnerable as she discusses everything from eating disorders to love.
