From TikTok GRWMs to Botswana – How Alix Earle Reached the SI Swimsuit Cover

Alix Earle Reached the SI Swimsuit Cover

A few years ago, Alix Earle was best known for filming “Get Ready With Me” videos from her phone. On May 12, 2026, she landed on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. That jump sounds dramatic, but it actually happened in stages. Earle first joined SI Swimsuit as its inaugural digital cover model … Read more