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Salma Hayek Pinault Celebrates 59th Birthday in True SI Swimsuit Cover Model Style

The actor and producer graced the front of the 2025 magazine following a photo shoot with Ruven Afanador in Mexico.

Ananya Panchal

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Salma Hayek Pinault rang in her 59th birthday the way only a SI Swimsuit cover star could—perched on the deck of a boat at sunset, radiating confidence in a vibrant bikini and cocktail in hand.

The Emmy Award-winning actress and producer, who made waves earlier this year as one of four 2025 SI Swimsuit cover stars, shared the glowing snap on Instagram Sept. 2, her 59th birthday.

In the photo, she sat on a wood-planked bench with soft waters and golden skies stretching behind her—a dreamy horizon fit for a cover star. Her neon orange two-piece was bright and celebratory, mirroring her bronzed glow and the Aperol Spritz she held in one hand as she pumped her fist in the air.

“59 trips around the sun and still dancing ☀️💃🏻 cheers to all of you & thank you for the love 🎂🎉♥️,” the Veracruz, Mexico native captioned the post, radiating gratitude and joy. She embraced a bare-faced moment and let her natural waves cascade freely, while her contagious smile took center stage. Hayek Pinault accessorized with sleek black sunglasses as she was photographed mid-cheer.

It was the perfect nod to a milestone year in which Hayek Pinault reminded the world that age has nothing on elegance—or energy. The Frida and Without Blood star made her debut with the franchise in May, after posing for Ruven Afanador along the Pacific coast of Mexico at the vibrant eco-luxury estate Cuixmala. Her feature was a celebration of bold beauty and cultural pride, styled by Margot Zamet and Liz Wentworth in everything from custom couture to string bikinis, including designs by Raquelle Pedraza, Sommer Swim and Alameda Turquesa.

“I remember when I was young, a long, long time ago, I was always excited to see the Swimsuit Issue of Sports Illustrated, and [thinking] ‘Who’s going to be in it?’” The mom of one shared while on location. “Of course, I didn’t look like a model, so it never crossed my mind that one day I would be in it. If somebody had told me I was gonna be in it at 58, I would have sent them to the madhouse. But the world has changed, and that’s exciting.”

And now, at 59, Hayek Pinault is still that girl, living her best life, dancing through the years and reminding the world that age is just another number.

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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.

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