# Steamy Phootshoot Pairings Ron Artest and Natalin Avci Heat Up Sports Illustrated By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalin-avci References: [blippitt](http://www.blippitt.com/natalin-avci) & [sportsillustrated.cnn](http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/extramustard/10/05/ron-artest-natalin-avci/index.html) You may recognize her from shows such as Entourage and Greek, but Natalin Avci is currently heating up the silver screen in the new movie 'Couples Retreat' starring Vince Vaughan. Now you can get a closer look at the Turkish beauty in [Sports Illustrated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glossier-5) and thanks to [New Lakers forward Ron Artest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victor-solomon). Smitten with Natalin Avci, Artest hired the model-turned-actress for his Sports Ilustrated photoshoot and now it seems as though she’s stealing the limelight! Photographed by Michael Vincent, he captures her steamy sensuality and their chemistry perfectly. Browse through the gallery for more photos of Natalin Avci. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sports Illustrated Photoshoot Trend:** Opportunity for models and athletes to collaborate and bring a new level of artistry and sensuality to the world of sports photography. - **Cross-industry Collaboration Trend:** Opportunity for individuals and businesses from different industries to collaborate and bring a fresh perspective to their respective fields. - **Actor-model Hybrid Trend:** Opportunity for actors and models to diversify their careers by venturing into each other's industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Photography Industry:** Opportunity to innovate and push the boundaries of traditional sports photography by incorporating more artistic and sensual elements. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for actors and models to work together, cross-promote their projects, and create more diverse and inclusive content. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for models to showcase their versatility and creativity by also venturing into acting and other forms of entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Beauty Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnbas-new-york-liberty.md) - [High-Performing Hydration Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalie-achonwa.md) - [Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-centric-beauty-campaigns.md) - [Athlete-Centric Cosmetics Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-ambassador.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Fragrance Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-heat-collection.md) - [Modern Wedding-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-shop-campaign.md) - [Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glossier-5.md) - [Unique Co-Designed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-partners-with-wnba.md) - [Basketball Player-Approved Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-x-reeses-puffs.md)