Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which supermodel has been on the cover on the most Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues?"
For supermodels being on the cover of of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit edition is quite a celebrated highlight. What began as a short photo spread of women in bathing suits and has become a fashion issue for beachwear worn by the world's top models. Elle Macpherson holds the record for most swimsuit issue covers, with five (1986, 1987, 1988, 1994, 2006), followed by Cheryl Tiegs (1970, 1975, 1983), Christie Brinkley (1979, 1980, 1981), Kathy Ireland (1989, 1992, 1994), Daniela Pestova (1995, 2000, 2006) and Kate Upton (2012, 2013, 2017).