The runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit fashion show in Miami was ablaze with star power this weekend as NFL WAGs Alix Earle and Haley Cavinder took center stage, showcasing not only stunning swimwear but also their strong friendship.

Alix Earle, girlfriend of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios, made her much-anticipated Sports Illustrated runway debut, creating a sensation among fans and fashion enthusiasts alike. The announcement of her debut, coinciding with the release of Sports Illustrated’s first-ever digital swimsuit edition, took the internet by storm.

Earle graced the runway in a striking blue bikini, a moment that quickly went viral on Instagram, amassing over 765,000 likes within hours. Among the sea of supportive comments was a standout message from Haley Cavinder, girlfriend of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson, who wrote, “It’s ur WORLD & we’re living in it.”

The Earle clan stole the spotlight

Earle’s runway appearance was made even more special as she was joined by her sisters-Ashtin, Penelope, and Izabel. The four siblings walked the runway together, a cherished moment that Earle highlighted in her Instagram post, reflecting on how she once snuck into the show three years ago, dreaming of this very moment.

“Opening for the @si_swimsuit swim week show AND getting to walk it with my sisters is such a dream come true. Three years ago, I attended (snuck into) this show and was in complete awe. Beyond grateful to be alongside so many amazing women in the SI fam,” Earle captioned her post.

Adding to the glamour, TikTok sensations Hanna and Haley Cavinder made their Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway debut, dazzling the audience with their coordinated looks. The Cavinder twins, who shot to fame on TikTok in 2020, showcased similar bikinis in pink and blue, as well as black and white ensembles that perfectly complemented each other.