At 81, Martha Stewart is the oldest model to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

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Martha Stewart isn't showing any signs of slowing down, and some may even say she's picking up the pace now that she's 81. 

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Stewart has been picked as one of the swimsuit cover models for Sports Illustrated, the magazine said Monday.

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She is the oldest model to ever appear on the cover of a swimsuit magazine, beating out Maye Musk, who was 74 when she did so in 2022.

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In an Instagram post on Monday, the businesswoman and media star said she hopes the cover will inspire people.

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In the 1990s, Stewart started Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and her name became a synonym for cooking, socializing, and taking care of a home.

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Martha Stewart released a number of goods, including recipes, cookware, magazines, towels, and more. 

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She's hosted numerous TV shows and in recent years has had a number of ventures with rapper Snoop Dogg.

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Stewart was found guilty of lying to the government in 2004 about a sale of stock. She went to jail for five months.

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On Thursday in New York, there will be a red-carpet event for the 2023 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.