SI Swimsuit Names 4 Cover Models for 2026 Issue as 34 Women Join Lineup

12 articles · Updated · TODAY · May 12

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit unveiled Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, Hilary Duff and Nicole Williams English as the four cover stars for its 2026 issue, with the reveal airing on TODAY.
34 women from film, sports, social media, fashion and business appear in the issue, which SI called one of its most expansive yet and framed around body diversity, inclusivity and authentic representation.
May 14 marks the first print availability in some markets, with a national release on May 26; the issue is already viewable on swimsuit.si.com and other digital platforms.
Haddish called the cover a childhood dream and linked it to her grandmother, a swimsuit model and early Black TV fashion model, while Earle described her cover as a surreal "pinch-me moment."
New York events tied to the launch include an Empire State Building lighting and an SI Swimsuit Social Club pop-up, extending the magazine's annual promotional push.

Is SI Swimsuit's 'empowerment' message a genuine evolution or a savvy rebranding of its classic formula?

With influencers like Alix Earle on the cover, is the magazine becoming a more powerful career launchpad than ever?