Martha Stewart, 81, becomes the oldest model ever to grace cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition

At the age of 81, Martha Stewart has made history as the oldest cover model for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition. Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit edition featured Martha Stewart, who posed for the magazine's cover at the age of 81, making her one of the oldest models to ever appear on the cover of the magazine. This year's issue of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition features a lineup of four cover models, including the renowned television personality and cook, Martha Stewart. In an interview discussing her cover appearance, Martha Stewart shared her initial reaction, saying, 'When I heard that I was going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, I thought: 'Oh, well that's pretty good.' I believe I will be the oldest person ever to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.' Stewart further reflected on the significance of her cover appearance and the need to present herself in the best possible light, stating, 'Age isn't something I typically dwell on, but I do recognize the historical importance of this moment, so I knew I needed to look my absolute best.' When asked about her friend and frequent collaborator Snoop Dogg's reaction to her Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, Stewart chuckled and replied, 'Snoop is going to find it absolutely fantastic.' Martha Stewart's cover shoot for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue has established her as the oldest woman to grace the magazine's pages, surpassing Maye Musk, who previously held the record after posing at the age of 74 in 2022. Martha Stewart expressed her philosophy and excitement regarding her Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover on Instagram, stating, 'My motto has always been: 'when you're through changing, you're through,' so I thought, why not embrace this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?' Sports Illustrated has recognized Stewart as the 'OG of influencers,' acknowledging her immense impact and influence. She first gained prominence in the 1980s by authoring cookbooks and making television appearances, building on her earlier success as a chef. In the 1990s, Martha Stewart founded Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, a company that became synonymous with cooking, entertaining, and homemaking. Throughout her career, she has released a wide range of products including cookbooks, cookware, magazines, and home goods such as towels. In 2004, Stewart faced legal issues when she was convicted of lying to the government about a stock sale. As a result, she served a five-month prison sentence. Despite this setback, Stewart has continued to rebuild her career and remains an influential figure in the realms of cooking, lifestyle, and entrepreneurship. Alongside Martha Stewart, Sports Illustrated has chosen three other notable cover models for this year's swimsuit edition. They include recording artist Kim Petras, actor Megan Fox, and model Brooks Nader. To celebrate the release of the 2023 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, a red-carpet event is scheduled to take place on Thursday in New York.