Barbara Corcoran embraced her inner Martha Stewart, and she delivered beyond expectations.
The 74-year-old business investor demonstrated her ability to step into the lifestyle guru’s role by recreating Martha Stewart’s recently debuted SI Swimsuit cover photo.
Sports Illustrated surprised everyone when they revealed that 81-year-old Martha Stewart would grace one of the four covers of this year’s Swimsuit Issue. She takes the place of Maye Musk, who, at the age of 74, held the title of the oldest SI swimsuit model last year. https://t.co/E9wivxvbxx
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Wearing an ensemble nearly identical to the 81-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model, the Shark Tank star confidently posed on a daybed in a plunging white one-piece bathing suit.
She adorned herself with a silky burnt orange wrap that perfectly matched Stewart’s shawl. Corcoran completed her glamorous look with expertly applied eyeliner and mauve lipstick.
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In her photo’s caption, Corcoran humorously remarked, “I can’t cook, but I sure can swim. @si_swimsuit @marthastewart48.”
Barbara Corcoran’s impressive transformation garnered an outpouring of praise from both fans and celebrity friends. Among the admirers was Katie Austin, the SI Swimsuit rookie of the year, who enthusiastically exclaimed, “OMG YES YES YES.”
“Looking great, Barbara Corcoran!!!!!” Martha Stewart responded. Even Lindsay Lohan joined in, expressing her support with a red heart emoji.
“You look great! Nothing Martha does can compare to your kindness and generosity. My girls worked your book launch and told me that .. beautiful inside and out,” a fan responded.
Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover models Martha Stewart and Kim Petras attend the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch at Hard Rock Hotel New York on May 18, 2023, in New York City (Credit: Janet Mayer / Startraksphoto)
At the age of 81, Stewart made history as the oldest model to grace the cover of the magazine. In an interview with People, she expressed her thoughts on the opportunity, describing it as a “once in a lifetime” experience that could have happened even earlier.
With a chuckle, she remarked, “It should have been 30 years ago. That would have been great. It was not a goal I set for myself, but once asked, I thought to myself, let’s do it!”
Stewart emphasized the importance of confronting challenges, whether they are related to beauty, intellect, or philanthropy. “To be able to stand up and do it — to me — is so fun! And this is accomplishing something that not everybody would accomplish.”
Stewart emphasized that she focuses on people’s actions, thoughts, and behaviors, highlighting their importance rather than age. Her wise words remind us to value individuals for who they are and not be limited by age stereotypes.