Posing for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit was flattering, says Hilary Duff Hilary Duff has opened up about the experience of posing for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. 13 May 2026 Hilary Duff felt flattered to be invited to pose for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Hilary Duff features in the magazine The 38-year-old pop star admitted that posing for the well-known magazine was initially "scary" - but Hilary ultimately relished the opportunity, describing it as an "incredibly empowering" experience. Hilary told Sports Illustrated: "I'm a mom of four, and I'm not a spring chicken.