The countdown to the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue has begun, and fans are already buzzing thanks to a sizzling preview featuring Camille Kostek.
Ninth Consecutive Appearance
Kostek, 34, marks her ninth consecutive appearance in the iconic magazine. In the sneak peek photo, she strips down to a skimpy white one-piece swimsuit, lying back in a pose that highlights her confidence and signature body-positive energy.
A Legacy in SI Swim
The Connecticut native first made waves in 2018 when she won SI Swim’s prestigious Swim Search competition. She has appeared in every issue since, including gracing the cover in 2019. Her continued presence underscores her status as one of the franchise’s most recognizable faces.
More Than a Model
Beyond modeling, Kostek is a jewelry and swimwear designer and a passionate philanthropist. She works closely with the Pete Frates Family Foundation and Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, using her platform to spread messages of inner strength and body positivity.
Botswana Shoot
This year’s issue features four returning stars and one rookie model, all of whom traveled to Botswana for the shoot. The resulting images, according to Sports Illustrated, are “truly striking” and promise to deliver another memorable edition when the full issue drops in May.
A Power Couple
Kostek has been dating former NFL star Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski for more than a decade. The pair remain one of sports and entertainment’s most beloved couples, with Kostek continuing to shine in her own right as a model and entrepreneur.
