Jeannie Mai Pops In Bikini, Told She Could ‘Wear A String’

Jeannie Mai, 46, embraced her postpartum body in a chic high-waist bikini during a summer getaway to the South of France. The former "The Real" cohost welcomed her daughter, Monaco Mai-Jenkins, in 2022, years after publicly standing firm on never wanting children.

Today, she's using her platform to inspire other moms to celebrate their postpartum bodies. Many fans encouraged her in the comments, writing beautiful things about her. Some even insisted she could easily rock a string bikini, a testament to how incredible she looks today.

The TV host looked radiant in a yellow and white houndstooth bikini, featuring a balconette top and high-waisted bottoms. One fan commented, "You look amazing."

Her caption elevated the post beyond just another beach photo dump. She wrote, "They say your body changes after childbirth, like it's a bad thing. But mine became wiser, wilder, and more sacred than ever. This postpartum body has carried life, held grief, chased joy, and made it all the way to the beaches of Europe. She's not the same, and neither am I. And I love her for it."

These few lines motivated some fans to appreciate their body as well. One fan wrote, "Unfortunately for some of us, the change after birth is not the same." They continued, "Nonetheless, I am thankful for everything my body has done for me and for bringing my kids into this world."

Looking back at Jeannie Mai's pre-motherhood photos, her style hasn't changed much. Even before Monaco's birth, she seemed to favor high-waist bottoms over string bikinis. A scroll through her Instagram reveals multiple swimsuit posts dating as far back to 2020.

In one shot, particularly, she posed sexily on a pool's edge, stretching out in a mustard yellow bikini. The high-waisted bottoms accentuated her curves, while the halter bikini top framed her chest, revealing her cleavage.

The consistency suggests her summer caption wasn't a defense of her sexiness but a celebration of her body's journey.

Jeannie Mai owned this summer, and she seemed to have enjoyed herself. In July, she shared another bikini post lounging at Casa Soleia in France.

Similar to the last one, it was high-waisted black bottoms with a white band and a black bandeau top with white trims. As usual, she looked "gorgeous." The comments were glowing with love until someone brought up her single mom status, following her second divorce.

Jeannie Mai has been married twice. She first married Freddy Harteis in 2007, but after a decade together, they split in 2017. The divorce was allegedly due to Harteis's need to have children as he grew older, while Mai remained firm in not wanting one at the time.

Mai's second marriage was to rapper Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins. They tied the knot in 2021 and welcomed their daughter in 2022. After two years of marriage, Jeezy filed for divorce. Mai expressed shock upon learning of the filing alongside the public. The divorce was eventually finalized in June 2024.

A fan, empathizing with her, wrote, "…I think she held out having children so long to avoid this kind of situation." But despite heartbreak, Mai has handled herself with grace and dignity so far, pouring all her love into herself and Monaco.

Jeannie Mai has refused to cower in the face of personal challenges. In fact, she's shining brighter than ever. Recently, she graced the 2025 Emmys in a one-shoulder black sequin dress that highlighted her hourglass figure. Fans couldn't be more proud, showering her with praise. "Absolutely stunning," they confessed.