Sports Illustrated Swimsuit has narrowed down its search to six finalists for the 2025 Swim feature — and Deshaun Watson’s fiancée is one of them.
Jilly Anais is among the six women selected by the brand to walk in the SI Swimsuit runway show on Saturday, May 31. She and the other finalists will share the stage with current SI Swimsuit models, including 2025 cover stars Lauren Chan, Livvy Dunne and Jordan Chiles.
While being named a finalist is already a major accomplishment, the competition doesn’t stop there. One of the six women will be chosen as a rookie for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue.
It seems Anais has a strong support system, including her soon-to-be husband. Watson showed his excitement for his fiancée on Instagram, writing, “Proud of you, Queen! @Jillyanais.”
The 29-year-old actress, musician and social media influencer is no stranger to the brand. Just last year, she walked in the SI Swim show wearing a strapless blue one-piece.
Jilly Anais for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit https://t.co/Tq4ksLJJhO pic.twitter.com/bMVE2rTMut
— Tony Filson (@kissmykite) October 23, 2024
Her time in the spotlight first began in 2011 when she was crowned Miss Teen Houston. Since then, she’s made appearances on TV shows like Wild ‘N Out, Real Husbands of Hollywood and Rosewood.
Fans are rooting for her to earn the coveted rookie feature — and her fiancé will likely be cheering her on from the sidelines. The couple reportedly met in 2019 after Watson messaged her on Instagram. They began dating shortly after and are now engaged.
On March 16, the pair announced their engagement with a sweet social media post. “Mrs. Watson Loading…” Anais captioned the reveal.
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