Tiffany Haddish on Being the First Comedian in Sports Illustrated
Tiffany Haddish returned to Late Night with Seth Meyers and completely stole the show with nonstop laughs, outrageous stories, and a major career milestone she’s been manifesting since childhood. The Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian, actress, and best-selling author known for hits like Girls Trip, The Afterparty, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die is officially one of the cover stars for the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue! Tiffany walked onstage glowing with confidence and humor, joking that she’s “like an onion, darling layer after layer,” while showing off her stunning cover look. She revealed that when she first agreed to the photoshoot, she was told she’d probably land a tiny section tucked away in a corner of the magazine but instead, she ended up making history as the very first comedian ever featured in the iconic swimsuit issue. The actress hilariously explained that appearing in Sports Illustrated had actually been a lifelong dream dating back to her childhood track-and-f...
