Cheryl Tiegs criticized her famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover, claiming that the images were “not my favorite” and “throwaway.”
According to People, the revelation was made during the new documentary Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit edition, which chronicles the life of the late SI editor who initiated the yearly swimsuit edition.
The documentary also explores the backstage activities of the 1978 picture session that resulted in Tiegs’ recognizable white fishnet swimsuit style.
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Campbell advised Tiegs to take a dip in the water due to the “awful light” at the spot. He said, “Because I thought we’d get some highlights if her skin glistened.” “‘I’ll see more if the suit’s wet,'” was not the statement. Tiegs
Regardless of the purpose, Cheryl Tiegs believed the choice deprives the shot of some authenticity. She claimed that the reason the garment was so transparent was because she got it wet. It was just a clump of cotton before.
I found it fascinating how simple it was to see a female strolling along the shore in a swimming suit like that.My favorite shot isn’t this one. But according to Iooss, it was just this mixture that catapulted Tiegs to legendary status.
