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Salma Hayek has done it again. This week, the acclaimed 58-year-old Mexican actress made history by appearing for the first time on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, generating a wave of excitement on social media and an unexpected tribute to an entire generation that grew up iring her.
Since the announcement, the internet has been abuzz with comments about Hayek's presence in the 2025 edition of the famous magazine.
And not only because of the achievement itself, but because of the way exclusive content from the session has been shared, including behind-the-scenes moments and her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
During her appearance on the show, Salma confessed that when she received the call from Sports Illustrated she thought it was a joke. "I thought they were playing a prank on me. It was so surreal," she told Fallon. "I'm 58 years old!" she exclaimed with a laugh, still surprised by the proposal.
The most revealing part was when she spoke about how in her youth she never imagined seeing herself in those pages. "When I was 20 and looking at this magazine, I thought, 'Oh my God, they're so beautiful.' And I knew that my body type was not what they were looking for," she said. "I never thought that one day I would be there. Not even when I was young. And here we are, girls!""
The actress also shared a behind-the-scenes on her Instagram , where she is seen posing in a bikini and celebrating the achievement with a fun and confident attitude. The images show not only her iconic figure, but also her connection with the lens. As she proudly said, "Me and my girls are in the house! Well, not in the house, we're on the cover of Vogue!"
Salma almost canceled the photo shoot
But what few knew is that the session almost didn't happen. Salma revealed to Fallon that she almost canceled the photo shoot. Something didn't feel quite right for her, and she was ready to step back. However, two unexpected elements changed her mood completely: a whale appeared near the shoot location and a Bad Bunny song started playing. "And that's when everything changed," she said with humor. "The whale, Bad Bunny... and suddenly, everything aligned."
Although it may seem anecdotal, this moment marked a turning point. What could have been a missed opportunity turned into an iconic moment for pop culture and a reaffirmation of female power beyond the age of 50.
Salma Hayek's cover not only celebrates her career, but also sends a powerful message: beauty has no expiration date. And with the of her fans, the media and a good dose of Latin music (and marine life), Salma continues to break down barriers.