Jena Sims SI Swimsuit 2026: Third Feature Confirmed, Fort Myers Shoot
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit confirmed its latest group of models set to appear in the upcoming 2026 issue — and Jena Sims was among them, marking her third consecutive in-print appearance with the brand.
The announcement followed earlier reveals tied to shoots in Botswana and Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, and introduced the models photographed in the Sunshine State. Sims joined returning faces Katie Austin, Christen Goff, Jasmine Sanders, and Ellie Thumann, alongside rookies Gabi Moura and Love Island USA breakout Olandria — seven models total, all photographed in Fort Myers, Florida in January 2026.
SI Swimsuit confirmed the shoot was captured by photographer Katherine Goguen across multiple coastal locations:
- Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks
- South Seas Resort on Captiva Island
- Sanibel Island
- Cayo Costa State Park
Official first-look images from the Fort Myers shoot show Sims photographed at Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks in a swimsuit by Indah. SI Swimsuit described the Sunshine State shoot as “promising plenty of fashion-forward swim looks in fun locations” — the issue hits newsstands in May 2026. Kérastase served as the official haircare partner of the 2026 Fort Myers portion.
Sources: SI Swimsuit — 2026 Fort Myers reveal | SI Swimsuit — Jena Sims 2026 preview | SI Swimsuit — model page
Jena Sims SI Swimsuit History: Mexico to Bermuda to Fort Myers
Sims’ path to her third feature is one of the more compelling persistence stories in recent SI Swimsuit history. She applied for the Swim Search — the brand’s open casting call — three consecutive times before finally being named a co-winner of the 2023 Swim Search.
“The first year I got the first round of interviews and that was it,” she told SI Swimsuit. “The second year they just opened it up to TikTok and it came and went, and then, my third year, finally bit.”
Her SI Swimsuit record since that breakthrough:
| Year | Feature | Location | Photographer | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Debut | Mexico | Yu Tsai | Won Rookie of the Year |
| 2025 | Second feature | Bermuda | — | Runway show; post-Rookie return |
| 2026 | Third feature | Fort Myers, FL | Katherine Goguen | Pine Island Sound & Captiva Island |
The 2024 debut (photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico) is the shoot that launched her SI career. She was four months postpartum at the time, having given birth to son Crew on July 27, 2023. She prepared by maintaining a high-protein clean diet and watched behind-the-scenes footage from SI brand stars including Camille Kostek, Nina Agdal, and Kate Upton. On the day of the shoot, she was up at 3:50 a.m. to pump breast milk before a quick workout. She wore swimsuits by Mikoh, STAUD, Andi Bagus, and Agent Provocateur across the shoot.
Editor in chief MJ Day stated at the time: “Jena embodies the tenacity, determination and dedication that we look for in all talent that represent our brand.”
“This is my biggest goal ever since I was a little kid,” Sims said on set in Mexico. “I feel like I’m exactly where I need to be, and I feel like this is the beginning of such a huge new chapter of my life.”
She also walked in the SI Swimsuit runway shows at Swim Week in Miami in both 2024 (famously, while eight months pregnant) and 2025. Her 2024 runway appearance — visibly pregnant, walking alongside models including Gronk’s girlfriend Camille Kostek and Nicole Williams English — became one of the most-discussed moments from that year’s Swim Week.
Sources: SI Swimsuit — 2024 rookie profile | SI Swimsuit — 2026 preview | El-Balad
Jena Sims Masters Outfit Preview 2026: Pink Floral, White Pants
With the Masters Tournament scheduled for April 9–12, 2026 at Augusta National, Sims gave her Instagram followers an early look at what to expect from her Augusta wardrobe.
In a video shared to her Instagram Stories, Sims previewed one of her planned Masters outfits — a pink T-shirt with a floral print, paired with white pants. The overlay text on the video read: “Thanks for the submission!” — suggesting fans had weighed in with outfit suggestions, and this floral look made the cut.
The pink floral combination is consistent with Sims’ established Masters aesthetic. She has been a fixture at Augusta for years as a supportive presence courtside for Brooks Koepka, and her tournament outfits have regularly generated their own media coverage. Her approach runs toward feminine and colour-driven pieces rather than the traditional conservative attire — a style that has earned her a dedicated following among both golf fans and fashion watchers.
In previous Masters appearances, Sims has worn bold looks including a white and yellow outfit at Augusta in 2025, and a green off-shoulder dress with green “Masters”-inscribed earrings as part of a curated pre-tournament outfit series. She has also curated Masters outfit collections on Revolve, providing a shopping guide for attendees.
She told her followers in a previous pre-Masters series: “Had this dress for ages and still haven’t worn!! One week left y’all!” — capturing the excitement of the tournament’s approach from a WAG perspective.
Sources: Sportskeeda — Masters outfit preview 2026 | Sportskeeda — Masters outfit 2025 | OutKick
Brooks Koepka Wife: How Jena Sims and Brooks Koepka Met
Jena Sims and Brooks Koepka’s relationship traces back to — appropriately enough — Augusta National. The two first met at the 2015 Masters, when Sims was in attendance and Koepka spotted her on the course.
“We were on Hole 7, which I don’t even remember, but he’s like, ‘Oh, I remember what you were wearing, where we were standing, everything.’ It was cool. We were just friends at that point,” Sims told Golf Digest.
They went public at the 2017 US Open — two years after that first Augusta meeting. Koepka proposed in March 2021, and the couple married on June 4, 2022 at a ceremony in Turks and Caicos attended by close friends and family. The reception featured a performance by rapper Ludacris, a friend of the couple.
Their son, Crew Sims Koepka, was born on July 27, 2023 — just weeks after Koepka won the 2023 PGA Championship, one of the most memorable major victories of his career.
Brooks Koepka returned to the PGA Tour in January 2026 after his LIV Golf period, a decision he announced on January 12. Sims has been a consistent presence at his tournaments since the return, attending the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March 2026 solo with Crew. “My first (and only) tournament week solo! No clue how I used to fill my time before Crew lol,” she wrote on Instagram.
At the 2026 Masters, Koepka is scheduled to tee off April 9–12 at Augusta National. After missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open and tying for 13th at The Players and 18th at Valspar, the Masters represents a significant marker in his PGA Tour comeback.
Sources: Wikipedia — Jena Sims | Fox News | Sportskeeda — Koepka wife | SI.com
Jena Sims: Actress, Pageant Founder, Beauty Entrepreneur
For audiences who know Sims primarily through her golf course appearances and SI Swimsuit features, her broader career spans considerably more ground.
Early life and pageants: Born December 30, 1988 in Winder, Georgia, Sims grew up about two hours west of Augusta — fitting geography for someone who would later become one of the Masters’ most photographed spectators. She won Miss Georgia Junior National Teenager in 2004 and 2005, Miss Junior National Teenager in 2005, and Miss Georgia Teen USA in 2007 — representing Georgia at the Miss Teen USA 2007 national pageant in Pasadena, California. She graduated from Winder-Barrow High School in 2007 and briefly attended Belmont University in Nashville before pivoting to a career in entertainment.
Acting career: Sims has appeared in a range of film and television roles. Her most widely known credits include:
- Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012)
- Last Vegas (2013) — alongside Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Michael Douglas
- Kill the Messenger (2014) — with Jeremy Renner
- 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015)
- Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017)
- TV roles in Entourage, Dexter, and One Tree Hill
Pageant of Hope: Sims founded HBBQs, Inc. (Has Been Beauty Queens) and its signature initiative, the Pageant of Hope™, in 2005. The nonprofit organises inclusive pageants for children and teenagers facing serious challenges — including cancer, disability, and terminal illness. Events have been held across 16 US states and multiple international regions. The organisation’s philosophy — that every participant leaves a winner, with no losers — directly reflects Sims’ own pageant experience and is the philanthropic work she describes with the most evident pride.
Brand partnerships: Sims has collaborated with Steve Madden Golf (her own shoe line), OneOne Swimwear (a bachelorette and girl gang-oriented swim collab), BuDhaGirl, and DIFF Eyewear (her first eyewear collection, launched March 2026: “Jena Sims x DIFF is the collab for girls who are their own main character”). She is also an investor in DIBS Beauty and regularly attends SI Swimsuit events in Las Vegas, including the 2026 Sportsperson of the Year Awards where she appeared in archival Dolce & Gabbana from 2002.
Sources: Wikipedia — Jena Sims | SI Swimsuit model page | USA Network | Fox News
SI Swimsuit 2026 Fort Myers: The Full Roster
Sims is one of seven models photographed in Fort Myers for the 2026 issue — a mix of SI family regulars and two rookies making their print debuts:
| Model | Status | Fort Myers Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jena Sims | Third feature — Rookie of the Year | Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks |
| Jasmine Sanders | Eighth consecutive year | Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks |
| Ellie Thumann | Fourth consecutive year | South Seas Resort, Captiva Island |
| Katie Austin | Returning | Cayo Costa |
| Christen Goff | Returning | Fort Myers area |
| Gabi Moura | Rookie debut | Fort Myers area |
| Olandria | Rookie debut | South Seas Resort, Captiva Island |
All seven were photographed by Katherine Goguen. The Fort Myers group was part of a broader 2026 issue that includes models photographed in Botswana and Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico in other shoot groups. The full 2026 issue hits newsstands in May 2026.
Sources: SI Swimsuit — Fort Myers reveal | SI Swimsuit — Olandria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jena Sims in SI Swimsuit 2026?
Yes. Jena Sims is confirmed for the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue — her third consecutive feature. The announcement was made on March 31, 2026. Her 2026 shoot was captured by photographer Katherine Goguen in Fort Myers, Florida. The issue hits newsstands in May 2026.
Where was Jena Sims’ 2026 SI Swimsuit shoot?
Her 2026 shoot took place in Fort Myers, Florida, at locations including Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks, Captiva Island, Sanibel Island, and Cayo Costa State Park.
What is Jena Sims’ SI Swimsuit history?
She co-won the 2023 Swim Search, debuted in Mexico in 2024 (winning Rookie of the Year), returned to Bermuda in 2025, and shoots in Fort Myers for 2026 — three consecutive features. She also walked the SI Swimsuit runway shows in 2024 (eight months pregnant) and 2025.
What is Jena Sims wearing to the 2026 Masters?
Sims previewed a pink T-shirt with a floral print and white pants on her Instagram Stories as one of her planned Masters Tournament outfits. The 2026 Masters runs April 9–12 at Augusta National.
Who is Brooks Koepka’s wife?
Brooks Koepka’s wife is Jena Sims, an actress, model, SI Swimsuit Rookie of the Year (2024), and founder of the nonprofit Pageant of Hope. They met at the 2015 Masters, went public in 2017, married June 4, 2022 in Turks and Caicos, and have one son, Crew Sims Koepka, born July 27, 2023.
Who else was photographed in Fort Myers for SI Swimsuit 2026?
The Fort Myers group includes Katie Austin, Christen Goff, Gabi Moura, Olandria, Jasmine Sanders, Jena Sims, and Ellie Thumann — all photographed by Katherine Goguen. Moura and Olandria are making their rookie debuts.
When does SI Swimsuit 2026 come out?
The 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue hits newsstands in May 2026.
This article is based on verified reporting from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (official model pages and issue reveal articles), Sportskeeda, El-Balad, OutKick, Wikipedia, Fox News, USA Network, Heavy.com, and Golf.com. SI Swimsuit shoot details, photographer credits and venue information are sourced directly from swimsuit.si.com. Masters outfit details are sourced from Sportskeeda and OutKick reporting on Sims’ Instagram Stories (March 30–April 3, 2026). Brooks Koepka return to PGA Tour details are sourced from SI.com.
