The holiday season has arrived, and we’re delivering the ultimate gift: five stunning models who are stealing the Friday Features spotlight. With Maxim Cover Girl gearing up for an even bigger 2026, these standouts are already positioning themselves as serious crown contenders. Think you’ve got what it takes to compete with the front-runners? Step up and enter at covergirl.maxim.com.
Divine Kay (@iamdivinekay)
Divine Kay is a model mom’preneur on a mission—chasing big dreams, rebuilding on her own terms, and proving it’s never too late to shine. Balancing beauty and ambition, she turns life, travel, and time with her kids into powerful content while inspiring women through faith, creativity, and purpose. From maternal health advocacy to transforming ideas into opportunity, Kay is living proof that anything is possible.
Ami Kane (@amikane)
Ami Kane is a true creative—an artist who paints, plays guitar, and produces her own music. Fluent in French and proudly Senegalese and African American, she blends culture, creativity, and charisma into everything she does. By day, she’s a life insurance broker who thrives on connecting with new people; off the clock, you’ll find her creating art or playing soccer.
Lernik Nazari (@cozy.chicco)
Lernik Nazari is a proud mom proving that beauty has no expiration date. At 43, she knows true appeal comes from confidence, self-love, and authenticity. A licensed cosmetologist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Nazari cares deeply about beauty and skincare, creating lifestyle content, testing new products, and helping others feel their best. Her mission is simple: inspire women to own their worth and shine at every stage of life.
Meredith Battito (@missmere13)
Meredith Battito is a lifelong Jersey Girl with equal parts intelligence, charm, and unstoppable positivity. Driven by curiosity and confidence, she believes there are no limits to what she can achieve. Whether she’s learning something new, traveling the world, or tapping into her creative side, Meredith brings passion and purpose to everything she does.
Mikaiya Hoke (@still.mikaiya)
Mikaiya Hoke, 26, thrives on fresh air and good energy. When she’s not working or spending time with friends and family, you’ll find her posted up in a coffee shop with a book in hand. A natural creative, Hoke balances reading, writing, and painting with a love for outdoor sports like soccer and football.
