'Girls Trip' Star, 46, Stars on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
“I can be a swimsuit model and be over 30.”
thelooker.thedailybeast.comTiffany Haddish is now featured on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026, making her the first comedian to land a SI Swimsuit cover. The reveal followed extensive media coverage in May 2026, including appearances on TODAY and discussions about how the shoot connected to her family history and personal growth.[3][6][8]
Key points
- SI Swimsuit 2026: Haddish is one of the cover models for the issue released in May 2026, alongside other stars.[3]
- How she found out: She learned she had the cover during a surprise at Paris Hilton’s house, which she shared publicly.[3]
- Personal impact: Haddish described the cover as a milestone that helped her reconnect with her body and pursue new goals, including her She Ready Foundation work.[6][7]
Recent coverage and context
- BET highlighted the cover as a milestone in Haddish’s evolving career and her intention to keep growing.[1]
- Additional outlets framed the moment as a legacy moment, linking it to Haddish’s grandmother and family history in modeling.[4]
- ET and TODAY interviews emphasized her excitement and the broader conversation about representation in the SI Swimsuit franchise.[9][10]
If you’d like, I can pull up specific quotes from these pieces or summarize the pivotal interviews (Today, ET, People) with exact wording. I can also share a quick timeline of the announcements and related appearances.