Bar Rafaeli: Cover Girl For 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

Bar Rafaeli is this years 2009 Sports Illustrated Cover Girl. The 23 year old Israeli model and girlfriend to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, opened up to People magazine about getting the good news.

What will your grandparents say about your sexy photo spread? They are so proud! My grandma says she walks down the street and people ask her, ‘Are you Bar Refaeli’s grandmother?’ I’m like, dude – I mean, you’re very beautiful, but we don’t really look alike! We have 60 years between us. She’s so proud. She keeps every single article on me.

Was getting this cover a goal of yours? It was my dream. When I was 15 and started modeling, my agent came to my house with Sports Illustrated magazines and taught me to look at the girls and the way they communicated with the camera. I learned from them.

Do you think Leo will like the cover? Are you two happy together? I don’t know. I really, really love it. I’m sure people will, too. I am very happy!

For more of Bar and other other beautiful ladies featured in SI click here. For more of the People interview click here.