Tiffany Haddish Sports Illustrated Swimsuit History Made
- Tiffany Haddish becomes first comedian to appear on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover, a personal milestone.
- Haddish confidently walks runway at Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show, showcasing her style and charisma.
- Lizzo joins Haddish on the runway, balancing modeling and performing duties with energy and flair.
If there’s one thing Tiffany Haddish knows how to do, it’s break barriers while keeping us entertained—and now she’s making history in a whole new way.
The comedian, actress, and author has become the first comedian ever to appear on the cover of the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The groundbreaking photoshoot took place in beautiful Baja California, Mexico, where Haddish posed confidently in a stunning spread photographed by renowned photographer James Macari.
For Haddish, the moment was about more than just making history. The Girls Trip star revealed that the opportunity carried deep personal meaning because it allowed her to honor her grandmother, who worked as a swimwear model during the 1950s.
Calling the experience a “full-circle moment,” Haddish embraced the chance to celebrate beauty, confidence, and representation while paying tribute to her family’s legacy.
She joins an impressive lineup of 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover stars, including actress Hilary Duff, social media influencer Alix Earle, and model Nicole Williams English.
And Tiffany wasn’t done turning heads.
The comedian recently hit the runway during Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Show at Miami Swim Week, where she confidently strutted her stuff in multiple looks, including a fierce leopard-print one-piece and a black fringed bikini. Fans quickly took to social media to praise her confidence, charisma, and infectious energy.
Joining her on the runway was Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo, who served major looks while balancing both modeling and performing duties throughout the show. Lizzo wowed the crowd in a sparkling black swimsuit before changing into a baby blue look to perform some of her biggest hits.
The appearance is just the latest stop on Lizzo’s busy promotional run leading up to the release of her highly anticipated new album, Bitch, scheduled to drop June 5. She has also teamed up with rapper Sexyy Red on new music connected to the upcoming Scary Movie 6 soundtrack.
As for Tiffany Haddish, she’s proving that confidence has no limits and that comedy queens can dominate magazine covers just as easily as they dominate the stage.
Congratulations to Tiffany on making history and inspiring women everywhere to embrace every season of life with confidence, style, and unapologetic joy.
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