A swimsuit cover model at 81, Martha Stewart proves that beauty transcends age

At 81, Stewart is the oldest cover model in history of the 'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' issue. Photo: Instagram/Martha Stewart

Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart is making history in the 2023 swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated, joining the growing ranks of older women reveling in the spotlight at ages when they’re typically forced to the sidelines.

At 81, Stewart is the oldest cover model in history of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, breaking the record set last year by Maye Musk, who was 75 at the time of her appearance.