At 58, Salma Hayek has made her debut as a cover model for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
In a press release from May 13, the company revealed that Hayek, along with Lauren Chan, Olivia Dunne, and Jordan Chiles, would grace the cover for the 2025 edition.
“This year’s class of cover models truly emphasizes individual beauty and strength, with each woman bringing her own talents to the forefront,” the announcement stated.
Accompanying the announcement was a video showcasing a model trying on various swimsuits during a photoshoot. Hayek confidently posed in a striking bikini, embracing her age boldly.
For her, the significance of this moment is about liberation. “What it represents to me is freedom,” she remarked.
Sports Illustrated praised Hayek on its website, emphasizing her natural beauty and longstanding presence in the industry, noting that she first appeared as a model in the 90s.
They highlighted her illustrious career, including receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021, indicating that she’s capable of achieving remarkable heights.
In her stunning debut photoshoot, taken in sunny Mexico with photographer Leuven Afanador, Hayek showcased several stylish bikinis.
The editor’s letter from MJ Chief, part of the SI swimsuit publication, echoed sentiments about the purpose behind their work: “These women embody what drives us,” she expressed.
The stories shared here go beyond mere visuals; they capture the essence of strength, vulnerability, and the beauty of living authentically.
