Hilary Duff, Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, and Nicole Williams English Grace 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Covers

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has announced the four cover stars for its 2026 edition, showcasing Hilary Duff, Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish, and Nicole Williams English in striking photoshoots across diverse international locations.

Each cover features a different setting: Duff was shot in South Caicos, Earle in Botswana, Haddish in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and Williams English in Montauk, New York.

Editor in Chief MJ Day reflected on the selection, stating: "Every year we ask ourselves how we push further, how we find the women, the locations and the stories that make people stop and feel something. The 2026 issue is our answer. This class is extraordinary."

Duff opened up about her relationship with her own body, telling the publication: "I can look at my body now and appreciate all the things it has done for me. I no longer find that I am constantly comparing myself—and that is a better place to exist."

For Earle, the opportunity represented a chance to connect authentically with her followers. "I often feel like I am a big sister to my audience. I'm being honest and hopefully showing that it is O.K. to embrace exactly who you are … And that's exactly what SI Swim does. It's not about presenting this perfect picture. It celebrates women, not because they are flawless, but because they are fully themselves—the good, the bad, everything," she explained.

Haddish brought her signature humor to the experience, recounting her thoughts during the shoot: "The first thing I thought was, I have to make sure my cuckoo doesn't come out. Those bathing suits were itty bitty and I just was thinking, My booty is going to eat this up. I wanted to keep it classy."

Williams English, who has pursued a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover for years, reflected on achieving the milestone. "For me, this is about more than being in a magazine. I look back at my journey and I gave up time away from my family, I did schoolwork in hotel rooms, I worked nonstop. I believed in myself. I bet on myself—and that dream became a reality," she shared.

The issue arrives on select newsstands beginning May 14, with nationwide distribution launching May 26.