Hailey Khalil enjoyed a lively night at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2026 Party in New York City on Thursday.
The former scientist, now a content creator, took to her Instagram Story to share behind-the-scenes glimpses of the glamorous event with her almost 10 million followers.
She was seen dancing with friends and even reveling in a performance by Fetty Wap at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Other SI Swimsuit models at the event included Olivia “Livi” Dunn, Alix Earle, Jenna Sims, Brooks Nader, and Ilona Maher.
Also in attendance was Camille Kostek, a past cover star, who came with her boyfriend, Rob Gronkowski, who is on track for the NFL Hall of Fame.
Jenna Sims posted a photo of Hailey at the party, captioning it: “Hailey at work.”
Throughout a recent photo shoot in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Hailey modeled various stunning swimsuits, including a flattering red strapless one-piece and a striking yellow suit with cutouts.
This photoshoot wrapped up in December, shortly after she faced backlash for discussing sensitive aspects of her marriage during a Twitch livestream in November. Although she didn’t name the former first-round pick directly, she infamously referenced the size of his anatomy, comparing it to “the size of two coke cans, maybe a third.”
Returning to the SI Swimsuit issue marks her first appearance since 2021. She initially debuted in 2018 after winning SI’s first Swim Search casting call alongside Camille Kostek, featuring in four consecutive issues afterward.
Additionally, Hailey is set to host a Netflix competition series titled “Win the Mall,” which will premiere this fall.
