Overview
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which revealed new images Tuesday, named nine women shot in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, by photographer James Macari.
- The Mexico roster features returning names like Olivia Dunne, Hunter McGrady, Brooks Nader, Lauren Chan, Ilona Maher and Molly Sims, alongside rookies Bethenny Frankel and Jocelyn Corona.
- Frankel, 55, makes her rookie debut, Maher marks her third straight SI shoot, and Sims returns for an eighth appearance and her first beachside feature in 20 years.
- The previews follow earlier March teasers from a Botswana shoot by Ruven Afanador, with the full 2026 issue slated for May release.
- Haley Kalil (Haley Baylee) returns after five years, drawing extra attention as tabloids highlighted her recent legal dispute with ex-NFL player Matt Kalil while outlets like People and SI emphasized the diverse lineup and production details.