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Paulina Gretzky

For most of our lives, we were familiar with only one Gretzky: the one who is universally considered the best hockey player in history. Then, in 2011, thanks to a tiny bikini and Twitter, a far more scintillating one captured our attention in his gorgeous daughter Paulina. After a brief break from the social media spotlight (partly thanks to a little chat with Dad), the model is back to heat up MAXIM.

You recently got engaged to PGA star Dustin Johnson. Is your dad excited to welcome another athlete to the family?
My dad loves playing golf, so it’s certainly a plus.

Are you more into hockey or golf these days?
I’ve been playing golf since I was 12, but I’m more of the type to say, “I’ll come watch for a bit”, rather than wake up at dawn to hit the course. I’m still a huge hockey fan, and if I’m in a city where there’s a game going on, you can count me in. I grew up at hockey games and was fortunate enough to watch my dad play for the LA Kings and in the 1998 Olympics.

Potentially heated question but do you consider yourself more American or Canadian?
I know where my dad is from, and I know how much he means to Canada, but I’m American. I grew up in California. These days I basically split my time between LA, where my family is, and Florida, where my fiancé is based.

That would explain why you’re always in a bikini.
Exactly! Some people gave me such a hard time for posting all these swimsuit pics on Twitter. I’m sorry, I’m not posting pictures when I’m reading a book. I feel like social media is supposed to be for fun – to share what you’re doing when you’re enjoying life.

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