United Kingdom, May 12 -- Alix Earle is her "own biggest fan".

The 25-year-old social media star recently landed her own unscripted show on Netflix, and she launched her first skincare line, Reale Actives, earlier this year - but Alix admits to experiencing lots of bumpy moments in her career.

The blonde beauty - who also competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2025 - told Sports Illustrated: "I've come to realise that you have to focus on being your true self and you also have to be your own biggest fan.

"No one is going to have your back the way that you can for yourself."

Alix - who appears in the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - believes her followers really appreciate her authenticity.

She said: "I often feel like I am a bi...