Tiffany Haddish is in the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit lineup, marking her as a cover model for the 2026 issue. She publicly shared how she found out about the cover on Today, and multiple outlets highlighted the moment as a milestone that ties into her family legacy and personal growth.
Key points:
- She is among the 2026 SI Swimsuit cover models, with coverage noting she’s the first comedian to appear on that year’s cover. This is widely reported by outlets like People and TODAY .
- Haddish revealed the surprise news on TODAY after being informed by a friend, Paris Hilton, in a moment the actor described as magical .
- Interviews with ET, BET, and other outlets emphasize the broader significance of the moment for Haddish, including updates on her foundation and ongoing projects .
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent headline, or summarize a couple of specific interviews (Today, People, ET) with direct quotes.
Sources
Tiffany Haddish tells ET, she wants to land a 'Sports Illustrated' Swimsuit Edition spread before she turns 50 at Super Bowl LX, which aired live on Sunday, Feb. 8, on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. The actress, who's 46, shares her goal with ET's Kevin Frazier, who in turn gets passerby Odell Beckham Jr.'s input on Tiffany's chances. Plus, she spills some 'Girls Trip 2' updates!
www.etonline.comTiffany Haddish revealed how she found out she landed the 2026 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' cover on 'Today' on Tuesday, May 12.
people.comTiffany Haddish graces the cover of Sports Illustrated as the first-ever comedian, celebrating the legacy of her swimsuit model grandmother.
thegrio.comTiffany Haddish tells PEOPLE about shooting her 2026 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' cover. Her fellow cover stars include Hilary Duff, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.
people.comTiffany Haddish said her SI Swimsuit cover helped her reconnect with her body and rebuild confidence after injuries.
www.realitytea.com“I can be a swimsuit model and be over 30.”
thelooker.thedailybeast.comHaddish says the achievement connects back to her foster care experience, her grandmother’s history-making, and her ongoing evolution as a woman.
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