Tiffany Haddish was photographed by James Macari in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, joining a cast that included Haley Baylee, Lauren Chan, Jocelyn Corona, Olivia Dunne, Bethenny Frankel, Ilona Maher, Hunter McGrady, Brooks Nader and Molly Sims. The shoot places Haddish in one of the magazine’s most visible fashion franchises at a moment when the annual issue is once again built around multiple distinct stories and a long list of recognizable names.
For Haddish, the appearance adds another high-profile credit to a career that already includes an Emmy, Grammy and NAACP Image Award. She is best known for her breakout role in the 2017 comedy film Girls Trip, and has also starred in Night School, Like a Boss and Keanu. Beyond acting, Haddish is a New York Times best-selling author whose memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, was published in 2017, followed by the children’s book Layla, The Last Black Unicorn in 2022.
The Loreto setting gives the shoot a distinct backdrop. Located on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, the area is known for its pristine landscapes, marine wildlife and laid-back coastal charm, with conditions that also suit sports like surfing and diving. The 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue included two stories in Loreto, and one of them leaned into high glamour inspired by the 1980s, with vintage statement accessories, colorblocked suits and high-cut one-piece silhouettes.
The tension inside a project like this is usually between spectacle and specificity, and this one tilts toward both. Haddish brings celebrity recognition, but the Loreto feature also relies on a place that feels immediate and lived-in rather than generic beachfront scenery. That mix is what makes the spread stand out: a familiar star, a sharply styled set, and a location that gives the images something more than shine.
What comes next is the issue itself, which will carry Haddish and the rest of the Loreto cast into circulation as the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue lands with two stories from the same Mexican setting. For readers, the photo spread is the finished moment; for Haddish, it is one more reminder that her profile reaches far beyond the role that made her famous.
