Ilona Maher Shares Bold Message For Critics After 'SI Swimsuit' Featureoriginally appeared onParade. Ilona Mahertook to social media to share a pointed message directed at her haters, shutting down any criticism as she celebratedher feature in the 2025Sports Illustrated Swimsuitissue. On June 8, Maher shared a new video showing offthe stunning dressshe wore to anSI Swimsuitevent that featured a deep-V neckline and an equally low back. The halter dress was in a soft gray-blue color, with cutouts and a high slit on her left side. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Text over the start of the clip read, "They're talking about you behind your back." The video then cut to show Maher's impressive muscular back, with text reading, "The back in question:" over the footage. To make the message even clearer, Maher set the video to a song byMegan Thee Stallionthat includes lyrics like, "I don't give a f--k who talk behind my back/ 'Cause the b---h knew better than to let me hear her." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ilona Maher (@ilonamaher) Maher added in the caption, "Keep it up." Fans loved the strong message and were impressed by the rugby star's gorgeous look, with one declaring in the comments, "No no no. They are talking ABOUT your back 🔥🔥🔥🔥." "Everyone talking behind your back is obviously doing it for the view 😍😍😍🔥," read a similar comment. Other fans chimed in, saying, "Hottest back in the business!! 🔥," "tell em ilona!!!!!!!!" and "I wish my back looked that good 😍." Another standout comment read, "This is who 'hate to see her go, but love to watch her leave' is about." Related: Ilona Maher Signals Start of 'Hot Girl Summer' in 'Gorgeous' Tomato Print Mini Dress Ilona Maher Shares Bold Message For Critics After 'SI Swimsuit' Featurefirst appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
