These 5 Captivating Photos of SI Swim Cover Girl Martha Stewart Will Go Down in History

The TV host, author and entrepreneur stunned in the Dominican Republic.

Ananya Panchal | Nov 8, 2023

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic.

Ruven Afanador/Sports Illustrated

Martha Stewart basically broke the internet when she made history earlier this year as SI Swimsuit’s oldest cover star. The 82-year-old was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic for the 2023 issue.

“I thought, ‘This is kind of historic’ and ‘I better look really good because I want other women to feel that they could also be on the cover of Sports Illustrated.’ But I’m telling you, it’s very inspiring to take a look at a [picture by photographer] Ruven [Afanador] of Martha Stewart in the ocean here at Casa de Campo and see something really gorgeous,” she said.

The lifestyle guru and best-selling author revealed while on location with the team that she doesn’t think too deeply about her age—when making friends or forming connections. The Martha Stewart Podcast host and TV personality strongly believes that what individuals do, and the legacy they leave, is what’s important when choosing people in your life.

The Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia founder has built her empire around perfecting various skills and healthy living. She is always searching for and sharing “the best way to accomplish a task, the best way to create a craft, the best way to cook a dish.”

The New Jersey native, who describes herself as an “industrious” child, found a way to turn the art of homekeeping into a business—and a very, very, successful one at that.

Below are five iconic photos of the mom, grandmother, model and mogul in the Dominican Republic.

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Yves Saint Laurent . Cover-up by Valentino. Earrings by Anita Ko.

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Monday Swimwear.

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit and sarong by Norma Kamali.

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Body Glove. Sunglasses by Gucci provided by Moda Operandi. Necklace by Cicada.

Martha Stewart was photographed by Ruven Afanador in the Dominican Republic. Swimsuit by Eres provided by Moda Operandi. Cover-up by TORSO CREATIONS. Earrings by Cicada.

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Published Nov 8, 2023

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.