This Hot Kitty of the Day is one of Sports Illustrated's many beautiful girls, who started her modeling career at age 14.

Ariel Meredith was born in Shreveport, Louisiana but currently calls New York home. Ariel was given an opportunity to become a full-time model at the age of 14 but actually waited until girl had completed her education first. What a refreshing rarity.

Making an appearance in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue has always been a dream of hers. Ariel has followed the careers of many of the models who have graced those illustrious pages. I want to say, Meredith found herself speechless when baby received the news that she would be appearing in SI's 2009 Swimsuit Issue.

This baby is an American model who was discovered, while still in high school in Louisiana, at a modeling expo. In 2009, Ariel gained national attention with her appearance in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Ariel began her career in photo shoots with Lucky and Cosmopolitan magazines but took a year off from modeling when she was unable to get jobs due to her size five figure. Meredith watched what she ate and exercised until she succeeded in hitting a size two. Following her weight loss Ariel modeled for GAP Body, Target and Sephora and joined the catwalk in the 2008 Fashion Week in New York City. This beautiful girl has been a runway model for "Dolce & Gabbana", "Baby Phat" and "Vera Wang".