At the age of 81, Martha Stewart is the oldest ever cover model for Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit edition. Prior to that, the oldest person to pose for the cover was billionaire Elon Musk’s mother Maye Musk at the age of 74.

Martha Stewart, 81 is Sports Illustrated oldest cover star — Photo: Instagram/Martha Stewart

Megan Fox, musician Kim Petras and model Brooks Nader are the other three cover models picked for the issue. The photoshoot was held in the Dominican Republic.

Martha Stewart Inspiring Other Women

The businesswoman told the magazine that she wanted to inspire other women and was thrilled to appear on the cover. She said that she did not think about age very much and that it was historic and she’d better look really good. Stewart was photographed by Colombian-born photographer Ruven Afanador.

The 81-year-old wowed in a white one-piece swimsuit on the cover of the magazine.

“My motto has always been: ‘when you’re through changing, you’re through’, so I thought, why not be up for this opportunity of a lifetime?” she wrote on Instagram.

“I hope this cover inspires you to challenge yourself to try new things, no matter what stage of life you are in. Changing, evolving, and being fearless – those are all very good things, indeed.”

Active lifestyle and ‘great diet’

Stewart maintains her figure cover girl ready by attending daily Pilates classes, following a great diet, and prioritizing successful living. She actively engages in horseriding and emphasizes the importance of abstaining from smoking and consuming minimal amounts of alcohol for maintaining good health.

During the 1980s, Stewart gained fame by introducing a line of successful cookbooks. With an impressive portfolio of over 99 books, she has further expanded her ventures by launching her own magazine, restaurant, podcast, and TV programs.

Currently, Stewart hosts three programs on Roku, namely Martha Gardens, Martha Cooks, and Martha Holidays. Additionally, she takes on the role of moderator in The Martha Stewart Podcast, conducting insightful interviews with accomplished business leaders across various industries.

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