Fan Dubs Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ As ‘Photoshopped Angelina’ After Steamy Black Swimsuit Snap

By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on August 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EDT

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Sammi 'Sweetheart' Giancola left jaws on the floor and sparked a wave of debate after posting a sizzling poolside photo that has fans doing a double-take.

On February 5, 2024, the 'Jersey Shore' alum took to Instagram to share a sultry shot lounging against a backdrop of tall bamboo stalks, wearing a strappy black one-piece swimsuit that hugged her curves in all the right places. Lying on her side with one arm stretched forward, Sammi posed next to a bottle of self-tanning mousse, giving the post a promotional twist.

Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola's long brunette hair fell loosely over one shoulder as she gazed directly into the camera with a smoldering expression.

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Sammi' Sweetheart' Giancola's Sultry Bikini Shoot Sparks Mixed Reactions

The comment section quickly lit up, and not just with compliments.

While many fans gushed over her look with comments like "Fabulous," "Gorgeous," and "Stunning elegance!!!," others couldn't help but suggest the image may have been digitally enhanced.

One follower quipped, "A little Photoshopped Angelina 2," referencing fellow "Jersey Shore" castmate Angelina Pivarnick, while another bluntly remarked, "That is a lot of photoshop on the face."

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Giancola Heats Up Throwback Beach Snap

The television personality also had fans swooning after sharing a throwback beachside snap that radiated summer vibes.

Posted on August 26, 2020, the photo shows the reality TV star walking through shallow ocean waves in a deep green bikini top paired with a bright pink sarong tied at her waist. Rocking oversized black sunglasses and her hair pulled back in a sleek ponytail, Sammi exuded effortless seaside glamour as she reached up to adjust her shades.

Her caption, "I don't want Summer to end…" summed up the scene perfectly, while the comments section quickly filled with praise.

"Sexaroni on the Beach," one fan joked, while another gushed, "You are so beautiful."

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Sammi' Sweetheart' Giancola Stuns Fans With 'Natural Beauty' Bikini Snap

Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola gave her followers a dose of natural beauty in a makeup-free selfie that quickly racked up thousands of likes.

Posted on October 26, 2022, the "Jersey Shore" star lounged on a vibrant blue towel while rocking a zebra-print halter bikini top and a messy top knot.

Her radiant skin and effortless beach-day vibe had fans flooding the comments with praise, with one admirer calling her "gorgeous even without the makeup" and another declaring, "It's so nice to see natural beauty."

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Giancola Stuns In Teal Bikini While Soaking Up The Sun

The "Jersey Shore" alum proved she's living her best summer life in a July 12, 2021, Instagram post that left fans swooning.

She flaunted her toned figure in a vibrant teal bikini top paired with white bottoms while snapping a sunny porch selfie. With her long brunette hair pulled into a sleek side ponytail and minimal makeup, the television personality radiated natural beauty, earning praise from followers who called her "absolutely stunning" and a "natural beauty."

One fan even declared, "Angelina could never," while others shared a flood of heart-eyed emojis and fire icons in the comments.

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Sammi' Sweetheart' Giancola Hits The Beach With 'Lip Gloss Prepared' In Flirty Pink Top

Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola was serving effortless summer vibes in a June 22, 2021, Instagram post that had fans swooning.

Rocking a light pink and white tie-dye cut-out top with thin straps, the now 38-year-old accessorized her look with oversized sunglasses, a delicate gold necklace, and, in a move her followers couldn't help but notice, a tube of lip gloss tucked neatly into her top.

Captioning the sandy selfie "Lip gloss prepared," Sammi showed off a radiant, sun-kissed glow as she enjoyed a day by the ocean.

Fans filled the comments with heart emojis, fire symbols, and praise, with one admirer writing, "So beautiful Sammi," and another admitting, "I do this too!"

Others chimed in with, "Beautiful," "Hotttt," and "Love your shades!!"

The photo quickly racked up more than 43,000 likes.

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