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A RookieSports IllustratedPlus-Size Model Is Coming Out as Queer in the Swimsuit Issue

Lauren Chan is the first openly queer plus-size Sports Illustrated Rookie. But remarkably, the issue serves Chan's announcement that she's a lesbian — only those closest to her knew of her what she calls a "late" coming-out before this.

April 19, 2023 · 1 min · 59 words · Corey Ross

Lauren Chanhas accomplisheda lotin her versatile career.

According to a press release, Chan is the first openly queer plus-sizeSports IllustratedRookie.

(“Rookie” is what they call first-time Swimsuit Issue models.)

Lauren Chan wears a tan coat and winged eye makeup in New York

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Chan also posted about her latest milestoneson Instagram.

“Im going to attempt to relish in the moment.

Thank you for joining me in this celebration! "

Lauren Chan walks the runway during the Christian Siriano SpringSummer 2023 NYFW Show

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