John Legends Girlfriend Christine Tiegen Makes Sports Illustrated SwimSuit Issue

The beautiful woman widely known as John Legend's girlfriend will soon make a name for herself with next week's unveiling of the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

24-year-old Chrissy Teigen tweeted on Tuesday:

i can FINALLY, FINALLY SAY THIS!!! i have joined the ranks of the beautiful women of the 2010 sports illustrated swimsuit edition!!!

The Utah-born, Seattle-raised model is of Thai and Norwegian heritage, and worked as a substitute model on 'Deal or No Deal' in 2006-2007.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition will be unveiled on February 9th.