Martha Stewart, 82, Dazzles in Sequined Golden Dress While Posing for Sports Illustrated Cover: 'What a Beauty'

At over 80, Martha Stewart shines gold as she unveils stunning images from her latest magazine cover shoot that challenges traditional beauty norms. Beyond her glamorous appearance, this also offers a glimpse into her enduring influence on fashion and her deeply rooted bond with motherhood.

Martha Stewart recently shined again on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, repeating her history-making appearance as last year's oldest cover star. In an Instagram post, she exuded glamour in a gold sequined gown, heels, and jewels.

The 82-year-old media mogul's iconic presence has struck a chord, with fans thrilled to see her modeling career come full circle. A fan exclaimed, "Wow! Congratulations to Martha! One of my favorites! Always What a Beauty!"

Martha's triumphant return to the peak of her modeling career made a netizen happy, saying, "Her Modeling career has come full circle. Way to do it beautiful lady." Another netizen gushed, "Classiest lady here. Love your dress too."

Another fan proclaimed, "We love you Martha, and you look spectacular!" while another praised, "Beautiful Smart Classy Icon!" A longtime admirer declared, "I've always been team Martha. Loved her show and magazine. She looks amazing."

Martha's magazine appearance was part of Sports Illustrated's 60th anniversary, which featured a special trilogy of collectible covers. Photographer Yu Tsai took the photo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Beyond the glitz and glamour of her cover shoot, Martha's timeless beauty reflects her own lifestyle and philosophies. She once discussed her approach to style and aging, emphasizing her philosophy of living fully and gracefully.

Martha actively engages in various activities such as Pilates, horseback riding, and hiking. "I’m about trying new things and learning new things every single day, staying fresh, being interesting and interested, staying curious, staying busy, developing new friendships," she explained.

As for dressing according to age, Martha does not follow traditional norms. "I’ve dressed the same since I was 17... If you look at my pictures on Instagram, I look pretty much the same," she added.

Reflecting on her 2023 appearance in Sports Illustrated where she modeled different swimsuits in the Dominican Republic, Martha found the experience both challenging and fulfilling, further solidifying her influence in media and fashion.

"You know, it's odd to go to an island and get changed into nine different bathing suits in one day, and for all those people...and it turned out okay," Martha said of her experience.

Beyond her age-defying beauty is her remarkable commitment to motherhood. Martha once supported her daughter, Alexis Stewart's own journey to becoming a parent.

Alexis strongly desired to become a mother. But unlike most women, she had to spend a fortune every month to make her wish come true. This desire had lingered with Alexis since her mid-30s. Life's twists and turns delayed her plans, but in her 40s, the longing resurfaced.

By the time she decided to pursue parenthood, time seemed to have slipped away, and she couldn't conceive. That was when she resorted to seeing fertility doctors and trying ultramodern procedures to get pregnant.

Despite advancements in medical science, the procedures did not succeed, prompting Alexis to embark on a rigorous and regular medical routine. This routine began every month on the day after she got her period.

She underwent various tests, including ultrasounds, blood tests, and a carefully timed medication regimen, to ensure the success of the fertility treatments.

These treatments were taxing and emotionally draining for Alexis. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she shed light on the emotional toll, sharing her coping mechanism. She viewed the process as a job, consciously detaching emotions to maintain her well-being.

"If I get too emotional about it, I'll be unhappy all the time or freaked out all the time. So, I look at it as sort of a chore. Not about having a baby, but what I have to go through to get there," she revealed.

Alexis also had to self-administer nightly injections of fertility drugs and underwent the ICSI method, whereby the eggs were fertilized by injecting sperm directly into them.

The costly medical procedures were made possible with the support and financial assistance from her mother, Martha Stewart. Grateful for her mother's help, Alexis expressed her luck, underscoring the importance of familial support in the face of daunting challenges.

During her conversation with Winfrey, she shared that she had traversed the treatment journey for over a year without success. Despite undergoing three egg implantations, none had resulted in a successful pregnancy. On her return for further treatment, the disappointing news was that she no longer had viable eggs.

Nevertheless, she retained a hopeful outlook, expressing to Winfrey, "I'm sort of back to square one at the moment." Undeterred by the setbacks, she adamantly stated that she lacked an alternative plan and remained steadfast in her determination to become a mother. She affirmed her commitment to persist with the treatments until her doctor advised otherwise.

Her mother, a symbol of success in the culinary world, once shared her perspective on motherhood. Amidst a demanding career, Martha's relationship with Alexis navigated challenges. Though characterized as complex, their bond was unbreakable — rooted in mutual love and sacrifice.

She shared, "Our relationship has always been a difficult mother-daughter relationship. Difficult, but she would do anything for me, and I would do anything for her." Despite their complicated relationship, Martha was there for Alexis every step of the way.

Also desperately longing to have grandchildren, she provided emotional support and reassurance, constantly reminding Alexis that her dreams of motherhood would come true. Martha's unwavering support gave Alexis the strength to persevere, causing her not to lose hope.

After a five-year struggle and four heartbreaking miscarriages with surrogates, Alexis finally got what she had been longing for. In March 2011, Martha became a grandmother for the first time when Alexis welcomed her daughter, Jude, via surrogacy.

Martha expressed joy and excitement, stating, "I am just thrilled that Alexis' greatest wish has been fulfilled."Jude Stewart has grown up to become a striking young girl with bright blonde locks reminiscent of her grandmother. Martha continues to share a special bond with her granddaughter.