Brianna LaPaglia Graces Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia made her debut as the cover model for the January 2025 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, where she expressed that the opportunity represents a personal reclamation following her breakup with country singer Zach Bryan. In her interviews, LaPaglia discussed the emotional aftermath of their split, revealing that Bryan had called her potential hosting gig at the magazine's anniversary 'trashy' and accused him of emotional abuse. She emphasized that her appearance in the magazine is about more than just glamour; it is a statement of independence and self-empowerment, asserting her right to express herself freely. LaPaglia described the shoot as a way to take control of her narrative and regain confidence, stating, 'This is my body; my body isn’t that experience.' Her comments reflect a broader theme of resilience and self-identity in the wake of a public relationship ending. After the photoshoot, she humorously noted that it serves as a 'petty' form of revenge against her past experiences.