That’s right, Martha Stewart is in the news again! At 81 years old, she’s now the oldest woman to ever grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Her cover as Miss June 2023 is a particularly important milestone. It’s an ode to her impenetrable beauty and strength against society’s notions of what it means to age.
Stewart rose to popularity in the 1980s with her best-selling cookbooks. Her legacy has gone on to create a diversified multibillion-dollar business empire by staying ahead of the curve. Her wealth provides her access to the best nutritionists, dietitians, and personal trainers. “I really owe my youthful appearance to their expertise,” Sulkin said. She was well-tested, including by a five-month jail term for denying her sale of privileged company presents. Despite this bruising loss, her popularity as a candidate has not eroded.
The singer and actress’s beauty-defying presence on the cover has ignited conversations about ageism and beauty standards. At 81, many critics have said that she takes on a youthful appearance. At the same time, Stewart places a premium on self-acceptance and living well.
“Never in her life has [Martha] let her circumstances dictate her outcome. She’s changed with the times—always one step ahead, it seems—to build a wide-reaching business empire.” – MJ Day
What I’d like to see is for all of us to reimagine this notion of better living, successful living—not aging. The whole aging thing is so boring. You know what I mean? – Martha Stewart
In a recent interview on the Today show, Stewart spoke about her accomplishment, explaining the significance of her ground-breaking victory, saying,
Stewart is still proving everyone wrong. Most supermodels agree that she belongs in the category of legendary supermodels with Tyra Banks, Elle Macpherson, and Heidi Klum. Through her personal Instagram account @maddieziegler, Maddie has shared some glances of the beautiful looks created for the photoshoot, attracting envy from fans around the world.
“Oh, well that’s pretty good. I’m gonna be the oldest person, I think, ever on the cover of Sports Illustrated. And I don’t think about age very much, but I thought that this is kind of historic and that I better look really good.” – Martha Stewart
With comparisons drawn between her and iconic supermodels like Tyra Banks, Elle Macpherson, and Heidi Klum, Stewart continues to defy expectations. Her Instagram account showcases some of her stunning looks from the photoshoot, garnering admiration from fans worldwide.
