Once again, Salma Hayek managed to ‘break’ the internet with a sensual pose in a green bikini that proves this garment does not have to be forbidden for mature women. On the contrary, it empowers and makes them shine regardless of how much Carolina Herrera ‘punishes’ them.
Many say that “age is just a number” and this pose by the iconic woman from Veracruz reaffirmed this famous phrase, which for some ends up being repetitive without taking into account the true impact it generates.
The beauty stereotypes that society itself has imposed over time have caused women to feel a sense of urgency to achieve the “perfect body,” generating insecurities, disorders, and in some cases, leading them to death. That is why seeing famous women whose influence is global making a statement of empowerment, security, and sensuality at a mature age like Salma Hayek becomes an admirable fact.
The other side of fashion is surpassing a limit where cruelty towards self-love and the body are the limitations for a woman to feel secure, but different entertainment icons show that you can wear whatever you want, and that attitude and confidence are ingredients that should never be missing in your outfit.
Salma Hayek stars on the cover of Sports Illustrated in a stunning bikini
Once again, Salma Hayek caused a stir on the internet with a sexy swimsuit pose. But unlike other times, this was not from her vacation in Mexico, but from a photo shoot for Sports Illustrated that generated excitement among her fans.
The famous actress from ‘Frida’ is a summer icon for a reason, and just a few weeks away from welcoming this season, Salma Hayek did the unthinkable and broke the internet with a powerful and sensual pose in an olive green bikini from Cuixmala, not only anticipating what the trend will be this year, but also proving that regardless of age, this controversial swimsuit will always be a good idea.
As part of its ‘swimsuit’ edition, Sports Illustrated surprised by announcing the women who would be part of its cover, among them, Salma Hayek, Livvy Dunne, Jordan Chiles, and the models Lauren Chan and Denise Bidot.
The famous magazine praised the achievements and power that Salma Hayek has in the industry: “She is a force of nature. As an actress, producer, philanthropist, and champion of women, Salma is a beacon for Latino communities, a tireless advocate, and a person whose passion for art, life, and humanity has few rivals.”
Furthermore, she was described as one of the figures capable of inspiring future generations: “She is rooted in her ability to inspire the generations to come, showing us all that living on your own terms is the ultimate power. She has a creative fire that illuminates everything she touches. Her passion for life, storytelling, and humanity is rare. She is real.”
The reason why Salma Hayek was afraid to pose in a bikini
Although the praise for this appearance quickly arrived, describing the 58-year-old actress as a true “goddess” and undoubtedly “the queen of summer,” Salma Hayek confessed that she was afraid to be on the cover and was about to cancel the photo shoot.
“I had a very bad case of imposter syndrome,” confessed the actress and detailed that she felt insecure because she couldn’t find a swimsuit that fits her: “I said yes and then when it was time to do it, I tried to back out,” and added, “There is nothing in my size, I always suffer.”
He stated that he had to try on more than 100 swimsuits before choosing the ones he would wear for the cover and he stated that he never thought he would model for Sports Illustrated.
“I remember that when I was young and hot, I used to look at this magazine. I wanted to know who the new stunning model was, the new it girl. My body is not necessarily the type of a model and I never thought that would be a possibility. And what happens when I’m 58? It’s really shocking.”