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Maye Musk Makes a Statement in These 6 Gorgeous Photos From Belize

The model, dietician and mother graced the cover of the SI Swimsuit Issue last year.

Martha Zaytoun

Maye Musk poses in front of vibrant green palms wearing a pair of gold drop earrings.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize.

Maye Musk felt “fantastic” during her 2022 SI Swimsuit photoshoot in Belize—and she looked fantastic, too. At 74, she was the oldest woman to ever grace the cover of the magazine at the time.

While Musk has been modeling since the age of 15, her 60s and 70shave brought a lot of meaningful moments in her career. Between her SI Swimsuit feature and her opportunities to walk on the Milan, Paris and New York Fashion Week runways, Musk’s career is just as fruitful as ever. “I’ve been through the hard times. Now, I’m living the life,” she remarked while on set in Belize with photographer Yu Tsai. 

And for the brand, the message behind her cover feature was clear: Age doesn’t determine what you can or can’t do. “It’s an important moment for women and for people that think they can’t do things or that there’s a timeline on their goal list,” editor in chief MJ Day said at the time.

Musk was equally thrilled when she learned she’d landed the cover of the publication.

“I’m very excited to let people know that women in their 70s are gorgeous,” she said at the time.

This year, of course, the title of the oldest woman to grace the publication’s cover was taken by Martha Stewart. Nevertheless, we will never forget the photoshoot that paved the way: Musk’s trip to Belize. Here are a few of our favorites from the feature.

Maye Musk sits in a chair in front of green palm fronds in her green swimsuit and patterned pants.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Maygel Coronel. Pants by Caroline Constas. Earrings by Cleopatra's Bling.

Maye Musk leans against a palm tree trunk in her red one-piece and floral cover-up dress.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Cali Dreaming. Coverup by PatBo.

Maye Musk lays on the sand in a teal one-piece and a white sarong.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit BAHIA MARIA. Earrings by Cleopatra's Bling. Bracelet by Viktoria Hayman.

Maye Musk leans against a palm tree in her orange and cream one-piece swimsuit.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Maygel Coronel. Bracelet by Viktoria Hayman.

Maye Musk lays on the beach in a purple one-piece with a side cut-out.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by OYE. Earrings by Cleopatra's Bling. Ring by VIDEMUS OMNIA.

Maye Musk lays on the sand in a pink one-piece.

Maye Musk was photographed by Yu Tsai in Belize. Swimsuit by Angelys Balek. Earrings by Ottoman Hands.

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Martha Zaytoun

MARTHA ZAYTOUN

Martha Zaytoun is a Lifestyle & Trending News writer for SI Swimsuit. Before joining the team, Martha worked on the editorial board of the University of Notre Dame’s student magazine and on the editorial team at Chapel Hill, Durham and Chatham Magazines in North Carolina. When not working, Martha loves to watercolor and oil paint, run or water ski. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a huge Fighting Irish fan.