Salma Hayek Nearly Backed Out of Swimsuit Shoot
- Salma Hayek Sports Illustrated cover almost didn’t happen—she nearly backed out before embracing the moment.
- The 58-year-old actress revealed she tried to “back out” before posing for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2025 cover. She felt overwhelmed when trying on bikinis that didn’t fit.
- “I said yes and then when it was time to do it, I tried to back out,” she told the Today show. “The bathing suits never fit me. I always suffer.”
A Surprise at 58
- Hayek never thought she’d be on the cover.
- “I still can’t believe it,” she said. “When I was young, I looked at that magazine and thought those girls didn’t look like me. I didn’t think someone with my body could be featured.”
- The actress called it a moment of “impostor syndrome.” She also shared that 200 bathing suits were sent for the shoot, and she tried more than 100. Many had to be altered.
Lost Luggage, Last-Minute Fits
- Right before the cover shoot, Hayek’s suitcase went missing.
- She ended up wearing backup swimsuits provided on set.
- “They didn’t all fit perfectly,” Hayek explained. “If it looks extra small, it was accidental!”
A Generation of Change
- Despite early doubts, Hayek embraced the experience.
- She praised the cultural shift that allows older women to be seen as confident and sexy.
- “If someone had told me I’d be on the cover at 58, I would’ve sent them to the madhouse,” she said. “But the world has changed, and that’s exciting.”
Bikini Posts and Body Positivity
- Hayek has shared her bikini looks before on Instagram.
- From bold yellow to sleek black, fans often admire her age-defying style.
- But she insists the journey isn’t always glamorous. “It’s not easy,” she admitted.
Feeling Free at 58
- Hayek said she could retire, but she doesn’t want to miss this moment.
- “I fought for this. It’s remarkable that Sports Illustrated says it’s OK—maybe even cool—to be past 50 and feel sexy. And most importantly, to be free.”
Source: Fox News
