Molly Sims Returns to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for 8th Time at 52

4 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 16

Molly Sims appears in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for the eighth time, posing at 52 in a series of beach and cliffside bikini shoots.
Instagram photos and her caption framed the spread as a milestone, with Sims saying she feels more beautiful and confident now than when she shot her first issue in her 20s.
Fans praised the feature for showcasing a woman in her 50s, with comments calling the shoot empowering and a safe space for women beyond their 20s.
New York's Hard Rock Hotel hosted the 2026 issue launch on May 14, where Sims attended in a sheer black dress alongside fellow SI Swimsuit figure Brooks Nader.

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