Berkleigh Wright Channels Vintage Vibes In Ab-Flaunting Bikini Photo

Berkleigh Wright is turning up the heat—and the nostalgia—in her latest jaw-dropping Instagram post!

The 30-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model posed for a film-style black-and-white photo that’s dripping in retro energy, and fans are eating it up. Shot by photographer Maria Piracci, the image captures Wright in a cropped baby tee and low-rise string-tie bikini bottoms, revealing her sculpted abs and radiant figure while clutching a vintage camera with a smile that lights up the frame.

The Kansas native channeled easy, breezy confidence with her long blonde hair cascading in soft waves and minimal makeup enhancing her natural glow. With her joyful expression and carefree pose, Wright gave off serious 2000s beach babe vibes—prompting one fan to declare, “It’s giving 2008 Hollister model and I LOVE IT.” Her caption simply read, “On [film],” keeping things cool and understated while letting the vibe do the talking.

It didn’t take long for Wright’s followers to fill the comment section with praise. Fellow SI Swimsuit rookie Sharina Gutierrez chimed in with, “Love this,” while others dropped comments like “Casually,” “Superstar!!” and “Insane.” The glowing feedback is nothing new for Wright, who’s quickly established herself as a fan-favorite ever since making her debut in SI Swimsuit’s 60th anniversary issue in 2023. “You’re beautiful and pretty!” one fan wrote, while another simply stated, “This is so cute!!”

Wright’s journey to the spotlight began when she co-won the 2023 SI Swim Search casting call—a bold leap that led to her being photographed in Belize by Derek Kettela for her rookie feature. Before modeling full-time, she was a Denver Broncos cheerleader and team captain. Now based in Los Angeles, she’s still balancing her technical account manager role at Oracle while steadily building her presence in front of the camera.

For Wright, being part of SI Swimsuit goes beyond the glitz. “I took this leap of faith because I feel that Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] is a world-class organization that embodies everything I strive to be as a woman,” she shared. “It extends beyond beauty: they stand for being a strong individual with depth, brains, kindness and integrity.” The brand’s celebration of authenticity and empowerment deeply resonates with her—and she’s committed to spreading that message. “SI Swim helped me embrace those ideals in myself, and now I strive to imprint that mindset in others.”

As a multi-hyphenate who’s making waves in both the tech and modeling industries, Wright is using her platform to redefine what strength and beauty look like. “When I think of SI Swimsuit, I think ‘strong,’” she said. “Because I think the brand is made up of such a diverse group of really, really strong women who support other strong women, and it makes you just want to be a better version of yourself.”

Whether she’s rocking a bikini on a beach or balancing roles in the corporate and fashion worlds, Wright is proving that confidence, authenticity, and a throwback vibe can go a long way—and look flawless doing it.