Martha Stewart Makes History as Oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model
Martha Stewart, the renowned lifestyle businesswoman, has shattered age barriers by becoming the oldest swimsuit model ever featured on the cover of the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue for 2023. At 81 years old, Stewart proudly showcased her cover shot on the “Today” show, describing it as “historic” and expressing her admiration for the captivating image. Shot in the picturesque Dominican Republic, Stewart graces the magazine with her presence in a stunning collection of ten distinctive looks.
Reflecting on her groundbreaking achievement, Stewart exclaimed, “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.'” Unfazed by age, she added, “And I don’t think about age very much, but I thought that this is kind of historic.”
Sports Illustrated took to Twitter to share their excitement, hailing the cover as “epic” and emphasizing their commitment to an extraordinary year. Stewart’s illustrious career, which began as a model at the young age of 15, transitioned into a successful stint as a Wall Street stockbroker and eventually led her to establish a thriving catering business that grew into a prominent lifestyle media company.
Re-reported from the story originally published in https://www.cbsnews.com/
