{"id":272710,"date":"2025-09-26T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/?p=272710"},"modified":"2025-09-26T00:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T04:23:23","slug":"maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-lola-behel-amanda-jensen-megan-dixon-natasha-byrne-kailie-marie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/news\/maxim-cover-girl-competition-spotlight-lola-behel-amanda-jensen-megan-dixon-natasha-byrne-kailie-marie\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxim Cover Girl Competition Spotlight: Lola Behel, Amanda Jensen, Megan Dixon, Natasha Byrne &amp; Kailie Marie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s in our <a href=\"https:\/\/workout-warrior.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Workout Warrior<\/a> competition, <a href=\"https:\/\/maxim-natural-beauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Beauty<\/a> competition, or <a href=\"https:\/\/maxim-euro-summer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Euro Summer<\/a> competition, these Friday Features models are making waves. Help us crown new winners each month by creating a free Maxim VIP account <a href=\"https:\/\/vip.covergirl.maxim.com\/auth\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> and casting your vote.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lola Behel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37-788x1405.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37-788x1405.png 788w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37-428x763.png 428w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37-862x1536.png 862w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37-414x738.png 414w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-37.png 1077w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Lola Behel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lola Behel isn\u2019t just a beauty\u2014she\u2019s a force. Confident, ambitious, and born for the spotlight, she comes alive in front of the camera. When she\u2019s not owning the lens, she\u2019s hitting the gym, perfecting her glam looks, dancing, and creating the kind of content that keeps all eyes on her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amanda Jensen (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amandajensen.actress\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@amandajensen.actress<\/a>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38-788x1152.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38-788x1152.png 788w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38-428x626.png 428w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38-1051x1536.png 1051w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38-414x605.png 414w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-38.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Amanda Jensen) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amanda Jenson is the definition of multi-talented. A Meisner-certified actress, published model, and psychologist, she\u2019s mastered the art of wearing many hats. A quick scroll through her <a href=\"https:\/\/m.imdb.com\/name\/nm14588601\/?ref_=nmmi_ov&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafSsPxosaxjO4lrzd9J2P5WvlaMjRLig5f1pH21A9uHfx7D_znOvx2-tnou1g_aem_JOEzlTUfVRY9gG8UAzW7Cg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMDb page<\/a> proves her calendar stays packed, but her energy and creativity never slow down. When she\u2019s not in front of the camera or deep in her craft, Jenson finds her happy place in writing, traveling, fitness, and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Megan Dixon (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ulovemeg_\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@ulovemeg_<\/a>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-788x986.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-788x986.png 788w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-1180x1476.png 1180w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-428x535.png 428w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-1228x1536.png 1228w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-373x466.png 373w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39-414x518.png 414w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-39.png 1535w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Megan Dixon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Megan Dixon boasts a sleek and simple style that flirts with edgy, while the gym doubles as her therapy. Dixon believes in looking good, smelling good, and feeling even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natasha Byrne (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/natty.byrne\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@natty.byrne<\/a>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-788x525.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-788x525.png 788w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-1180x787.png 1180w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-428x285.png 428w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40-414x276.png 414w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-40.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Natasha Byrne)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Natasha Byrne is a workout warrior with unstoppable energy. A Zumba instructor and proud mom, she\u2019s got the moves, the drive, and the looks that turn heads. Based in Austin, she balances her high-energy lifestyle with quieter passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kailie Marie (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaimariem_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@kaimariem_<\/a>)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-788x1173.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-788x1173.png 788w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-1180x1757.png 1180w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-428x637.png 428w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-1032x1536.png 1032w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-1375x2048.png 1375w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-414x616.png 414w, https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-41-scaled.png 1719w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Kailie Marie)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kailie Marie is an up-and-comer with creativity to spare. When she\u2019s not hunting down new healthy baking recipes, she\u2019s painting with her favorite playlist to set the vibe. A Scorpio and dog mom of four, Kailie brings her own bold sense of style to the competition.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u201cFriday Features\u201d spotlights standout 2025 Maxim Cover Girl competition contenders.","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":272717,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_comments":false,"tpd_coauthor":[],"tpd_feed_delay":{"delay_type":"default"},"is_tpd_lists_single_post":false,"tpd_featured_posts_arr":"","tpd_franchise_content":"","hide_featured_img_single_post":false,"msn_featured_video":[],"_msn_custom_title":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"2025-09-26T08:30:11Z","apple_news_api_id":"e042d1d2-ba4a-42b8-9b77-8e158957de36","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2025-09-26T08:30:11Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAD\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/w==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/A4ELR0rpKQribd44ViVfeNg","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"tpd_featured_video":[],"tpd_sponsored_post_logo":"","tpd_sponsored_post_logo_link":"","tpd_sponsored_post_logo_width":0,"tpd_sponsored_enable_nofollow":true,"tpd_disable_incontent_ads":false,"tpd_disable_right_rail_ads":false,"tpd_disable_after_content_ads":false,"tpd_disable_header_ads":false,"tpd_disable_sticky_footer_ads":false,"tpd_disable_video_ads":false,"tpd_disable_outbrain":false,"tpd_affiliate_disclaimer":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[23234,865,20759,77,5],"coauthor":[],"feeds":[],"class_list":["post-272710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-friday-features","tag-maxim-cover-girl","tag-maxim-cover-girl-competition","tag-models","tag-news"],"apple_news_notices":[],"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Friday-Features-32-Promo-428x241.jpg","coauthors":[],"primary_category":{"term_id":75,"name":"News","slug":"news","taxonomy":"category","url":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/news\/"},"fimg_url_thumb":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Friday-Features-32-Promo-428x241.jpg","featured_img_medium":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Friday-Features-32-Promo-788x444.jpg","author_name":"Maxim Staff","author_avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9c68fad93dfb24be767f2a0abee844068778c3a24f6a1a2e290ab32d35860a07?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g","author_link":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/author\/maxim-staff\/","post_categories":["News"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272710"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272710\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272807,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272710\/revisions\/272807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/272717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272710"},{"taxonomy":"coauthor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthor?post=272710"},{"taxonomy":"feeds","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.maxim.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/feeds?post=272710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}