Hilary Duff is proving that age is just a number—and that she's still got it. The 38-year-old star, who first captured hearts as a Disney Channel icon, has fans absolutely buzzing after sharing a behind-the-scenes video from her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot.
Duff was revealed as one of four cover models for the 2026 issue, alongside TikTok sensation Alix Earle, comedian Tiffany Haddish, and longtime model Nicole Williams English. Her rookie shoot took place in the stunning Turks and Caicos, and the footage she posted on Thursday night has already set social media on fire.
In the clip, Duff is seen soaking up the sun in a vibrant swimsuit, her trademark smile lighting up the screen. Fans were quick to flood the comments with praise. "Thank you for bringing this sunshine into our lives," one admirer wrote. "You’re beauty is beyond compare," added another. "Still as beautiful as ever," a third chimed in, while one user declared, "Looking better than ever, glowing. Congrats on the cover."
Duff rose to fame in the early 2000s as the star of Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire, later transitioning to films like Agent Cody Banks and Cheaper by the Dozen. She also carved out a music career with hits like "So Yesterday" and "Come Clean." Now, at 38, she's adding another milestone to her résumé: SI Swimsuit cover model.
SI Swimsuit editor in chief MJ Day praised Duff's evolution, saying, "Hilary’s career arc is its own form of quiet rebellion, in which she continues to reinvent herself, leaning into each season with confidence, humor and grace."
Duff's appearance in the iconic swimsuit issue comes amid a wave of celebrity swimsuit moments. Recently, Charlotte Flair turned up the heat with a Miami swimsuit photoshoot, and Suni Lee stunned in a white dress during SI Swimsuit Week. Duff's video, however, has struck a particular chord with fans who have watched her grow up on screen.
The 2026 SI Swimsuit issue marks a diverse lineup of cover stars, from the social media powerhouse Earle to the hilarious Haddish and the classic beauty English. But it's Duff's return to the spotlight that has many feeling nostalgic—and impressed.
Whether she's acting, singing, or modeling, Hilary Duff continues to prove she can do it all. And at 38, she's showing no signs of slowing down.
