Sports Illustrated Swimsuit names Josephine Skriver 2020 Rookie of the Year

Victoria’s Secret model Josephine Skriver named Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s “Rookie of the Year."

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KYLIE MAR: Every year, "Sports Illustrated" features a group of women called Rookies, which means it's their first time in the magazine. They then host an online voting pool, turning to the fans to vote for the women they'd like to see returned to the pages of "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit" in 2021.

So, past Rookie of the Years have been Chrissy Teigen, Kate Upton, Olivia Culpo. Last year, we had Jasmine Sanders, a.k.a. Golden Barbie. And now, we are going to reveal the 2020 "Sports Illustrated" Rookie of the Year, Josephine Skriver. We're about to jump in an interview with her. She thinks it's a normal interview, but we're actually going to reveal the big news to her. So let's do it.

Hey, Josephine. Thank you so much for talking to us here at Yahoo. How are you?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Thank you, I'm really, really good, just enjoying a little bit of nature.

KYLIE MAR: You are one of "Sports Illustrated's" Rookies of the Year. What does it mean to you to be one of the Rookies this year?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: First of all, it's been a dream of mine to be in the magazine for so long. I think it's being in a movement that is just so empowering to women of every shape, every size, every background. I couldn't be more proud being part of a family like that.

KYLIE MAR: What was your first experience on your first shoot with "Sports Illustrated?"

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: This was probably one of my favorite shoots I've ever been on. Like, I've never felt so comfortable in front of a camera, and they were just fun. It was not about, like, just roll around and be sexy, it was like, just be you.

KYLIE MAR: I know that we're all about supporting other women and empowering other women. Who would be the one person that you think, like, in a fun and friendly way, would be your biggest competitor?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: My vote was for Valentina. I think she was absolutely stunning.

KYLIE MAR: Valentina is-- she's the first transgender model?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Yes. And just absolutely amazing. It's the most empowering thing because they're women. So like, why can't we celebrate that aspect of being a woman? And I think it's so right that industry is finally waking up.

KYLIE MAR: What would it mean to you if you won Rookie of the Year?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Obviously, I would feel like it was a big win for me, but I just feel like it would be such a big win for my fanbase and my community and just, I mean, I'm, like, my heart is beating a little faster right now.

KYLIE MAR: If you were to win, how would you celebrate? What would be the first thing that you do?

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Honestly, just throw a three-person party at home and just drink. We have some tequila lined up for if that happens.

KYLIE MAR: OK. Well, I do have some news for you as well. I hope that you have your tequila ready because you won.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Stop it, no.

KYLIE MAR: Yes. I get to be the person who gives you the good news.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: You didn't tell me-- you guys are so tricky.

KYLIE MAR: You are the 2020 Rookie of the Year for "Sports Illustrated."

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Oh, my fiance's literally jumping up and down in the back, he's so-- oh my god.

KYLIE MAR: Congratulations.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: I'm literally, like-- I'm actually-- it's just so amazing being able to still be so excited in my industry and done something for 10 years. And still to get their recognition and just how hard I know my fanbase works, and like, I-- thank you, thank you, thank you. I can't-- I mean, I'm going to have to get tequila, I don't why it's not coming. I feel like he should know that--

KYLIE MAR: Yeah, take a shot right now. I'll go get a bottle of tequila and take a shot with you. Reposado is my choice.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Oh, I'm a Reposado as well. I just got--

KYLIE MAR: Oh, nice.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: --this today. Yes, please.

KYLIE MAR: Congratulations.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Thank you.

KYLIE MAR: Enjoy the rest of your day, have so much fun celebrating your big win--

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

KYLIE MAR: --being the 2020 "Sports Illustrated" Rookie of the Year. Enjoy it, you deserve it, congratulations.

JOSEPHINE SKRIVER: Thank you so much. And thank you to you, thank you to "Sports Illustrated," thank you.