Martha Stewart: Oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model

Martha Stewart, at the age of 81, has become the oldest cover model for Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition.

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The issue aims to celebrate powerful women who live without limitations, internally or externally.

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Megan Fox, Brooks Nader, and Kim Petras are the other cover models for this year's edition.

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Stewart expressed her excitement about the opportunity and the historic nature of her appearance.

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She was photographed in the Dominican Republic by Ruven Afanador.

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Stewart surpassed Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, as the oldest woman to pose for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

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Valentina Sampaio became the first openly transgender model to appear in the magazine's swimsuit issue.

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Stewart, known as the "OG of influencers," gained fame in the 1980s as a chef and later became a successful TV personality and author.

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's editor-in-chief praised Stewart for her ability to adapt and build a successful business empire.

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Kim Petras, a musician, became the second transgender woman to appear on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self.

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