At the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Salma Hayek redefines aging and beauty with a debut that is as bold as it is empowering. At 58, the acclaimed actress and multi-hyphenate graces the cover in a series of striking images captured by photographer Ruven Afanador at the luxurious Cuixmala resort in Mexico. Her look features a daring array of swimwear—from barely-there bikinis adorned with shimmering gold body chains to dramatic, beautifully styled ensembles—that celebrate not only her timeless sensuality but also a modern reinterpretation of what it means to feel confident at any age.
Hayek’s cover appearance is a powerful statement on the evolving standards of beauty. Embracing her natural allure and athletic grace, she shared that, despite once thinking she’d never be considered a typical “swimsuit model,” the world has changed—and her presence on the cover of SI Swimsuit is a passionate celebration of maturity, freedom, and self-acceptance. Every image from the shoot exudes an unapologetic confidence and serves as an inspiration for audiences to reject self-consciousness and embrace life at full throttle.
