The “Frida” star’s latest swimsuit cover is stirring reactions online, not just for the glamour, but for what’s missing.
At 58, Salma Hayek appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2025, drawing wide attention online. Some praised her confident look, while others questioned specific details, sparking active debate across social media.
Photographer Ruven Afanador shot the actress kneeling in a tiled pool, wearing a shimmering olive green bikini, gold body chains, and a bold turquoise pendant. Her wet hair was slicked back, and she looked straight into the camera with calm confidence.
While some praised Hayek’s appearance and noted her enduring beauty, others questioned the image’s authenticity and editing. One commenter asked, “Where are the wrinkles in the face??? Or is it mostly makeu [sic], filter, and lighting?” Another remarked, “She looks stunning, but I am puzzled about the different shapes of her belly button.”
A third referenced Hayek’s previous comments about her body, “She once spoke in an interview about ‘disfiguring stretch marks’. Would have been beautiful to have seen at least one. You know, for the girls fighting beauty standards every day.”
Others applauded her appearance, including one who said, “She is still stunning. Glad she hasn’t destroyed her face with insanely horrible plastic surgery.”