Martha Stewart makes history by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
The 81-year-old lifestyle businesswoman, Martha Stewart, has made history by being featured as one of the cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
She expressed her excitement over the milestone, stating that she considers it a significant moment. Stewart revealed her cover shot during an appearance on the “Today” show, expressing her fondness for the picture.
The lifestyle businesswoman, 81, is the oldest swimsuit model the magazine has featured, calling the fact “historic.”
The shoot took place in the Dominican Republic, and Stewart can be seen in ten different looks throughout the magazine.
Reflecting on her achievement, she shared her initial reaction to the news, acknowledging that she will likely be the oldest person ever to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.
While age isn’t something she dwells on, Stewart recognized the historic nature of the opportunity.
Sports Illustrated described the cover as “epic” in a tweet.
SI tweeted, “When we promised that this year would be epic, we truly meant it.”
“When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, I thought, ‘Oh, that’s pretty good, I’m going to be the oldest person I think ever on a cover of Sports Illustrated,’” Stewart said, adding, “And I don’t think about age very much, but I thought that this is kind of historic.”
At the age of 15, Stewart embarked on her career as a model before transitioning to work as a Wall Street stockbroker. Eventually, she established a catering business that evolved into a successful lifestyle media company.
Martha Stewart makes history by appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Stewart has received acclaim for her recent modeling endeavors, including her social media selfies. One notable image she shared in 2020, featuring herself in a pool, garnered significant praise.
