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The 2026 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is still two months away. But the iconic brand released a steamy sneak peek for those who can’t wait.
One of the pics stars influencer and entrepreneur Alix Earle, expertly working her chiseled physique in an eye-popping string bikini. The pic waken by Ruven Afanador in Botswana.
“If you’ve been puzzling over which of your favorite models will make a triumphant return to the fold, while also manifesting the women who will make their rookie appearance in this year’s magazine, we’ve got some exciting news for you,” writes Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. “Four franchise staples and one rookie model each traveled to Botswana for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, and the resulting images are truly striking.”
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The news comes on the heels of newly-single Earle’s big Oscars night out, per TMZ, with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and some high-profile canoodling with Tom Brady. She newly-single star was with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios on and off for years.
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“With the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, Earle returns to the brand for her third consecutive year,” says the outlet. “The 25-year-old content creator and model was our inaugural digital cover model in 2024, while she was photographed in Jamaica for last year’s magazine.
“Known for her candid ‘get ready with me’ videos, the New Jersey native boasts more than 10 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. In January of this year, she launched a new YouTube series, Get Real With Me, in which she interviews guests while getting ready together.”
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