Isabella Rossellini, 73, and former tennis player Venus Williams star in the 2026 Pirelli calendar.

The iconic Pirelli calendar is warming up and the first details of its 2026 edition have already been revealed, which will be released in the last half of this year. This 52nd edition bears the stamp of Norwegian photographer and filmmaker Sølve Sundbø , who wanted to give full prominence to the female gender. The cast is made up of eleven women from various artistic and sporting disciplines , who participated in photo shoots held between London and New York.

Sundbø explained that his concept with these photographs seeks to "capture emotions, instincts, and moods important in human life." According to the artist, it's a work full of mystery, imagination, and a desire for emancipation.

The Pirelli 2026 calendar stars include leading figures from the catwalk, such as Czech model Eva Herzigová and Russian Irina Shayk ; and film and television icons Tilda Swinton, Gwendoline Christie, Luisa Ranieri, Adria Arjona, and Isabella Rossellini . Other featured figures include designer and entrepreneur Susie Cave , singer-songwriter FKA Twigs, and former world number one tennis player Venus Williams.

In short, a very diverse group of women who share talent and success in their respective fields. Only Irina Shayk, at 39, and singer FKA Twigs, at 37, are under 40. Isabella Rossellini is the veteran at 78.

The photo shoot began in April in England and ended last July in New York City, bringing to a close a long process that still has no set date for release, although the official presentation is scheduled for the last quarter of the year.

Born in Norway in 1970, Sølve Sundbø moved to London to study at the London College of Printing . His work is characterized by a combination of visual purity and innovative concepts , challenging the perception of reality.

He has worked for numerous brands such as Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton , and has been involved in important projects such as the Alexander McQueen catalogue: Savage Beauty (2011) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the iconic cover of Coldplay's album A Rush of Blood to the Head . It forms part of the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London and was awarded an Emmy in 2011.

With the 2026 Pirelli Calendar, Sundbø promises a special edition that combines beauty, art, and emotional storytelling.