Salma Hayek Pinault Makes Waves as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Star at 58
Salma Hayek Pinault is redefining beauty standards with her stunning debut on the cover of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. At 58, the acclaimed actress and producer kneels in a shimmering pool wearing a sleek green swimsuit by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, embodying confidence, elegance, and the power of self-love.
Speaking with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin, Hayek Pinault admitted she once believed she didn’t fit the mold of a traditional SI cover model. “It never crossed my mind,” she said. “My body isn’t necessarily the model type.” Yet now, decades later, she’s breaking barriers for women of all ages.
Photographed in her native Mexico, Hayek Pinault described the shoot as “magical,” dancing freely to Bad Bunny between takes. Her participation joins fellow 2025 cover stars Jordan Chiles, Olivia Dunne, and Lauren Chan, as the issue celebrates a broader spectrum of beauty.
Famed for embracing aging publicly, Hayek Pinault often shares bikini photos online, proudly showcasing her natural hair and curves. As she told fans during her 58th birthday celebration, these aren’t throwbacks — they’re real-time celebrations of life.
With this cover, Salma Hayek Pinault proves that timeless beauty isn’t about fitting a mold — it’s about shattering it.
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