Tiffany 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]
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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.
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 said her SI Swimsuit cover helped her reconnect with her body and rebuild confidence after injuries.
www.realitytea.comHaddish says the achievement connects back to her foster care experience, her grandmother’s history-making, and her ongoing evolution as a woman.
www.bet.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.com“I can be a swimsuit model and be over 30.”
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