Don’t Miss These 6 Photos From Martha Stewart’s Historic 2023 SI Swimsuit Cover Photo Shoot
Martha Stewart made history with SI Swimsuit this May as the oldest person to ever be featured on the magazine’s cover. The 81-year-old entrepreneur was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic and the resulting images were simply iconic.
Stewart admitted while on location that she doesn’t think too much about her age, but she said it crossed her mind when it came time for the photo shoot. She knew it would be a milestone moment not only in her career but also an opportunity to send a message to women everywhere about aging.
“I thought, ‘This is kind of historic’ and ‘I better look really good because I want other women to feel that they could also be on the cover of Sports Illustrated.’ But I’m telling you, it’s very inspiring to take a look at a [picture by photographer] Ruven [Afanador] of Martha Stewart in the ocean here at Casa de Campo and see something really gorgeous,” the Emmy Award–winning TV host and best-selling author said. “Legacy is what you’re doing right now, tomorrow, next week, the week after. Keep it going for as long as you can because it might be better than anything you’ve done before.”
Below are six of our favorite photos from her SI Swimsuit feature.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Body Glove. Sunglasses by Gucci provided by Moda Operandi. Necklace by Cicada.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Hat by Eric Javits. Bracelets and earrings by Anita Ko.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Yves Saint Laurent . Cover-up by Valentino. Earrings by Anita Ko.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monday Swimwear.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit and sarong by Norma Kamali.
Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Isa Boulder. Hat by Eric Javits. Bracelets and earrings by Anita Ko.