Jena Sims’s Award-Winning Rookie Shoot: A Preview Before Her 2026 Feature Release

Filmogaz.com reports that Jena Sims returns for a third consecutive SI Swimsuit feature. The magazine unveiled its 2026 roster on March 31.

The newly revealed lineup included returning models Katie Austin, Christen Goff, Jasmine Sanders and Ellie Thumann. Rookies Gabi Moura and Olandria also joined the cast.

Fort Myers shoot details

Sims traveled to Fort Myers, Florida, for her 2026 session. Photographer Katherine Goguen shot her at the Pine Island Sound Fishing Shacks.

The swimsuit featured in the set was from Indah. This marks Sims’s third appearance in the SI Swimsuit fold.

Earlier projects and locations

Sims first entered the franchise after co-winning the 2023 Swim Search casting call. Her debut took place on the bright blue waters of Mexico and was shot by Yu Tsai.

Part of that 2024 shoot included images taken aboard a boat. In 2025, she returned to the pages after a shoot in Bermuda.

Runway moments and personal milestones

She walked the SI Swimsuit runway at Miami Swim Week in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, she walked while eight months pregnant with her son, Crew.

Award recognition and advocacy

At the 2025 SI Swimsuit launch party, editor in chief MJ Day surprised Sims with the Rookie of the Year award. Day highlighted Sims’s work ethic and her nonprofit, Pageant of Hope.

MJ Day praised Sims’s balance of motherhood and professional commitments. The editor noted her tenacity and dedication to the brand.

What to expect next

Filmogaz.com offers a preview of Jena Sims’s award-winning rookie shoot as fans await new images. Anticipation is high ahead of her 2026 feature release.

Readers can expect fashion-forward swim looks and scenic backdrops. The full third feature will appear when SI Swimsuit hits newsstands in May 2026.