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Crystle D. Stewart brings ‘Beauty in Black' to Summer Sizzle BVI 2026

Crystle D. Stewart celebrated the highly anticipated new season during an exclusive fashion photoshoot at Long Bay Beach Resort in the Virgin Islands. Photo: Summer Sizzle BVI
Actress and Beauty in Black star Crystle D. Stewart brought Hollywood glamour to the Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host of the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination experience. Photo: Summer Sizzle BVI
Actress and Beauty in Black star Crystle D. Stewart brought Hollywood glamour to the Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host of the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination experience. Photo: Summer Sizzle BVI
Beauty in Black actress Crystle D. Stewart shared images and behind-the-scenes moments from her BVI experience across her social media platforms, reaching an audience of nearly 5.6 million, with more than 2.6 million unique interactions, generating significant international exposure for the destination and Summer Sizzle BVI. Photo: Summer Sizzle BVI
Beauty in Black actress Crystle D. Stewart shared images and behind-the-scenes moments from her BVI experience across her social media platforms, reaching an audience of nearly 5.6 million, with more than 2.6 million unique interactions, generating significant international exposure for the destination and Summer Sizzle BVI. Photo: Summer Sizzle BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Actress and Beauty in Black star Crystle D. Stewart brought Hollywood glamour to the Virgin Islands as Celebrity Host of the 16th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI, the Caribbean’s premier fashion and lifestyle destination experience.

Fresh from the release of Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series Beauty in Black on August 26, 2026, Stewart celebrated the highly anticipated new season during an exclusive fashion photoshoot at Long Bay Beach Resort in the Virgin Islands. The editorial shoot was photographed by acclaimed New York City photographer Michael William Paul and produced by MWP Studios.

For the shoot, Stewart wore a striking look from VI designer Andrea Wilson of Islander Swim Collection, highlighting the creativity and talent emerging from the Virgin Islands.

Stewart shared images and behind-the-scenes moments from her VI experience across her social media platforms, reaching an audience of nearly 5.6 million, with more than 2.6 million unique interactions, generating significant international exposure for the destination and Summer Sizzle BVI.

Her VI experience continued with a private sailing excursion to Virgin Gorda, courtesy of Long Bay Beach Resort and guided by Speedy’s Tours, with a visit to the iconic Baths and lunch at Top of the Baths.

The VI was 'absolutely magical'- Crystle D. Stewart

“The British Virgin Islands were absolutely magical. From the fashion and photography to sailing through the islands, every moment was a celebration of beauty, creativity and positive energy. I’m so grateful to Summer Sizzle BVI for such an unforgettable experience,” said Crystle D. Stewart.

“Crystle was the perfect celebrity host for Summer Sizzle BVI,” said Terry T. Donovan, Founder and CEO of Summer Sizzle BVI. “Her star power, her connection to Beauty in Black, and her genuine appreciation for the British Virgin Islands helped bring an incredible international spotlight to the destination.”

Summer Sizzle BVI is a premier Caribbean fashion and lifestyle destination experience that brings together fashion, music, art, culture, entertainment and tourism in the Virgin Islands. Founded in 2009, the event has become a signature platform for showcasing emerging and established designers, models, creatives and international talent while helping drive destination awareness and attract overnight visitors to the BVI.

The 17th Annual Summer Sizzle BVI is scheduled for July 14–19, 2027, in the Virgin Islands.

8 Responses to “Crystle D. Stewart brings ‘Beauty in Black' to Summer Sizzle BVI 2026”

  • Yes (01/10/2026, 18:44) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job Terry. She was one of the best celebrities for Summer Sizzle. Real black beauty!!! Grateful to her for the exposure given to the BVI.
  • Michael (01/10/2026, 21:31) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Crystle Stewart Sebrechts (née Stewart) (born September 20, 1981) is an American actress and beauty pageant titleholder. Stewart began her acting career in 2011, when she played real estate agent Leslie Morris-Jetson on the OWN/TBS comedy-drama television series For Better or Worse until 2017. Shortly after, she appeared in the 2018 film Acrimony. She also won Miss Texas USA 2008, and Miss USA 2008, she represented the United States at Miss Universe 2008, where she reached in the placed Top 10.

    From 2020 to 2023, Stewart was the national director of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA. She was suspended from the position following allegations of favoritism, rigging the results at Miss USA 2022, and sexual harassment at Miss USA 2021. She officially stepped down from the role in August 2023.
  • Huge Fan (01/10/2026, 21:34) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow, what a beauty! I absolutely love these photos of Crystle. She looks stunning and is such great publicity for the BVI. She was a dynamic host for the show. I only wish I had gotten a photo with her!
  • james (02/10/2026, 09:04) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Beautiful. Thats my woman.
  • Wellsah (02/10/2026, 09:22) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    how did immigration allow her into the country exuding such beauty
  • Shortage (02/10/2026, 13:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hopefully she has water to bathe while she is here.
  • smd (02/10/2026, 13:27) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Good looking lady. Obviously not an BVI overweight diabetic candidate
    • More than Ludicrous (03/10/2026, 08:57) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      You sound like you bumped your head. If there is a local pageant for big voluptuous women, you got the nerve to come up on a platform that has international reach and post nonsense body shaming brave beautiful black women? Please go back under the rock you came out from. I truly hope that you are NOT a BVIslander, bc your common sense rating is too low.


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