Ming Lee Simmons made her 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' debut in 2025, joining the magazine's Rookie class with a bikini-clad photo shoot in Jamaica and interview in which she discussed working with mom Kimora Lee Simmons on Baby Phat.

Ming Lee Simmons has been announced as the upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl. Simmons, 25, who's the oldest daughter of Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons, will be the publication's latest 'rookie' and will appear on the front cover this May.

In addition to returning models, the brand is also thrilled to introduce the 2025 rookies who will be making their debut this year. One of these includes Ming Lee Simmons, the eldest daughter of iconic fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons and record exec Russell Simmons.

Ming Lee Simmons, the eldest daughter of Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, has been tapped as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's newest rookie. On Wednesday, the magazine announced that the model would appear in the issue's 2025 edition,