Celebrate Nicole Williams English’s Return to Reality TV With a Look Back at Her SI Swimsuit Career

The four-time SI Swimsuit star’s signature style, humor and energy are all on full display on the show, which is streaming now on Hulu and Disney+.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Ben Watts in Montauk, N.Y. Swimsuit by Lybethras Swimwear. | Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

All six episodes of Hulu’s new reality TV offering, The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project, dropped on Friday, Aug. 21, and among the sea of beautiful faces featured in Season 1 is one we here at SI Swimsuit absolutely recognize. We’re, of course, talking about Nicole Williams English.

The model has been a staple of the annual issue since she made her debut in 2023, earning Rookie of the Year honors for her first breathtaking shoot. Since then, she’s returned to the magazine’s glossy pages every year, and in 2026, she was selected as one of four cover stars alongside Hilary Duff, Tiffany Haddish and Alix Earle.

And her time on The Girls alongside besties—a show Williams English called the “L.A. version of Sex and the City”—also marked her return to reality TV, as the model previously starred on the hit Bravo series WAGS LA. So, to celebrate this milestone moment, we're looking back at the cover girl’s career with SI Swimsuit in photos. Scroll on to see a few of our favorite moments from over the years!

2023: Dominica

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit top by DU CIEL. Swimsuit bottom by Tia Adeola. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

As noted above, Williams English first joined SI Swimsuit in Dominica for her radiant rookie feature in 2023. She posed for photographer Yu Tsai while expecting her first child with her husband, former NFL player Larry English, and looked like a goddess on the golden shores of the tropical location.

To view Williams English’s full 2023 gallery, click here.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Dominica. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illstrated

2024: Mexico

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by Tropic of CTop by SER.O.YA Earrings by IPPOLITA Bracelet by IPPOLITA. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

For her sophomore shoot, the model reunited with the magazine and Yu Tsai in Mexico, where she sported a colorful array of designer swimsuits. Per the SI Swimsuit style team, the goal of the shoot was to capture the “metallic disco vibes of the 1980s” with “dramatic and vibrant looks, bold cut-outs and statement jewelry.”

To view Williams English’s full 2024 gallery, click here.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Mexico. Swimsuit by ANALINA WOMAN. Earrings by AGMES. Bracelets by Lizzie Fortunato and Alexis Bittar. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

2025: Jamaica

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica. Swimsuit by Anna Kosturova. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

Round three with SI Swimsuit and photographer Yu Tsai saw Williams English taking to the sun-drenched beaches of Jamaica, where she posed on a luxury yacht, among other sleek locations. The resulting photos were equal parts strong and sultry, making for a memorable moment for the model.

To view Williams English’s full 2025 gallery, click here.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Yu Tsai in Jamaica. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus. Top by MICAS. Body chain by Jacquie Aiche. | Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated

2026: Montauk, N.Y.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Ben Watts in Montauk, N.Y. | Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

And of course, 2026 was her biggest year yet with the magazine! As noted above, Williams English was selected as one of four cover stars for this year’s issue—a fact the SI Swimsuit team surprised the model with following her time in Montauk, N.Y., posing for photographer Ben Watts.

To view Williams English’s full 2026 gallery, click here.

Nicole Williams English was photographed by Ben Watts in Montauk, N.Y. Swimsuit by madibu swim. | Ben Watts/Sports Illustrated

Bonus round: the SI Swimsuit Runway Show

Nicole Williams English | Ivan Apfel/Getty Images

We couldn’t end a post documenting Williams English’s incredible career with SI Swimsuit (so far!) without mentioning her time on the runway. The model has appeared in the annual SI Swimsuit Runway Show an impressive five times. During her first appearance on the catwalk, she and her husband surprised the audience by announcing her aforementioned pregnancy. Most recently, she returned to Miami with the brand for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Runway Show, which is currently available to watch in full on Hulu and Disney+, right alongside The Girls!

Larry English and Nicole Williams English | John Parra/Getty Images/Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

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