Sports Illustrated faces backlash for transgender pop star Kim Petras’ swimsuit cover

Three of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover stars celebrated the release at a launch party on Friday night (May 19) in Hollywood, Florida.

Martha Stewart‘s historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover was only announced this week, but she hinted that she’s already feeling the impact in the romance department.

Dipped in gold! Martha Stewart was a metallic dream at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue release party in New York City on Thursday, May 18.

Martha Stewart, Kim Petras and Brooks Nader are three of the newest Sports Illustrated cover stars, and they celebrated the feat at a launch party for the publication’s Swimsuit Issue on Thursday night (May 18) in New York City.

Megan Fox has Us gasping for air! The actress left little to the imagination at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue release party on Thursday, May 18. 

have in common? Aside from the obvious—fame, fortune, a —the unlikely duo appear to share a favorite eveningwear designer, Jenny Packham. Stewart celebrated her on Thursday, May 18 at the launch event in New York City. The 81-year-old, understanding that she was the star of the evening, wore a long-sleeve beaded Jenny Packham gown in a look-at-me shade: gold. She kept the rest of her look simple and on-brand, sporting her unfussy shoulder-length blonde bob and a glowy, sun-kissed beat. Martha Stewart in Jenny Packham.To keen observer of all things royal fashion like myself, the look was instantly recognizable—back in 2021, the Princess of Wales sported a version of the same dress to the world premiere of the James Bond film No Time to Die. Middleton's dress featured a cape rather than long bell sleeves, with sheets of gold beads cascading down the back, but the V-neckline and gathered waist are unmistakably the same Jenny Packham design.Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2021.Inside the Sports Illustrated celebration, Stewart was giving queen vibes, posing with fans (well, Kim Petras and Megan Fox were also cover stars, but it's probably not a stretch to call them fans) and copies of her history-making cover. Cover girls Martha and Kim Petras.Martha and Megan Fox. And then there's this photo of the homemaking maven/ex-con and Machine Gun Kelly, which is essentially the same photo I have of myself and my grandma at my college graduation.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover, and it’s resulted in some potential love interests.Ever since she landed the gig, Stewart has “gotten a few inquiries. Just a couple,” she told Entertainment Tonight at Sports Illustrated’s party in NYC on Thursday, attended by the likes of Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly and Kim Petras.But the 81-year-old is “still working really hard,” and a new relationship isn’t her top priority at the moment.“You have to make time for certain things.

Martha Stewart beamed brightly on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit party's red carpet after a legendary cover photo shoot. Stewart, 81, arrived at the New York City event in a gold gown that featured shiny detailing throughout. In one snap, the former cooking show star is seen smiling as she holds her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover.

Machine Gun Kelly was by Megan Fox's side Thursday for the launch of annual swimsuit issue, and he couldn't help but gush over his fiancée. When asked about Fox's cover photo, MGK had one word for ET's Rachel Smith: «Hot.»Shooting for  is something the 37-year-old  star has been wanting for a while, in fact, she said she manifested it.«I think I had sort of manifested it. A little bit earlier, a few weeks earlier, I had been like, 'You know, I really think I should do the cover of.

Martha Stewart's latest gig has resulted in several potential suitors coming forward. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the 81-year-old cover star of 's swimsuit edition at the magazine's New York City party on Thursday, and Stewart revealed how her love life has changed since she landed the coveted gig.«I've gotten a few inquiries. Just a couple,» Stewart told ET, without naming names as to who slid into her DMs. Entering into a new romance isn't Stewart's priority now, as she noted that she's «still working really hard.»«You have to make time for certain things.

Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran recreated Martha Stewart's viral  cover with her own take on the stunning shot.  Sitting in her New York City apartment, Corcoran donned a white swimsuit and orange cover-up, similar to the one Stewart is seen wearing on the cover, and posed for her own photo, glittering yellow diamond ring included.«I can’t cook, but I sure can swim. @si_swimsuit @marthastewart48,» the 74-year-old businesswoman captioned the post.A post shared by Barbara Corcoran (@barbaracorcoran)Corcoran's take on Stewart's cover photo comes after the lifestyle mogul became the oldest woman ever to grace the cover of the annual issue, at 81 years old.

Sports Illustrated is coming under fire for putting Kim Petras, a transgendered pop star, on one of its covers for the magazine’s annual Swimsuit Issue. Petras was revealed alongside Martha Stewart, Megan Fox and Brooks Nader as SI’s cover models f

Martha Stewart wants Us to know she’s had “no plastic surgery whatsoever.” The lifestyle guru opened up about her good looks after being accused of getting work done following the release of her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover.   

taking it all, or mostly all, off as a cover girl for Sports Illustrated’s new sexy annual swimsuit issue.Like Norma Desmond, played by Gloria Swanson in the film Sunset Boulevard, Martha, 81, loves being on camera, looks spectacular, and probably believes as Desmond did, “The stars are ageless, aren’t they.” She calls being a sex symbol “fantastic.”But Martha’s decision to pose where once young bikini-clad beauties like Kate Upton, Tyra Banks and Christie Brinkley graced SI’s cover should not come as a surprise to Martha insiders.Long before the public ever heard of her, Martha was considered a very hot and desirable lady — holding sex-themed parties in her Westport estate, Turkey Hill, that would not have been appropriate for inclusion in her first big book that made her a star, “Entertaining.”Those parties, involving a very small select group of couples and singles shocked some of Martha’s close friends who were invited to her sexy get-togethers for the first time.They were also usually held when her attorney husband and later New York publisher, Andy Stewart, was out of town.“My husband was sort of horrified at the behavior he saw going on,” recalled Martha’s close friend, NormaCollier, a former model and Martha’s catering business partner for a time. “Martha, for instance, was on [another man’s] lap.

Martha Stewart can promise you one thing — she's all natural. Earlier this week, the businesswoman made history as the oldest woman to appear on the cover of issue.Although the home and garden guru has received much praise for her photo shoot, she admits that she's also been faced with some negativity.«They’re very good,» Stewart tells  about the feedback she has got via social media. «There are only a few naysayers saying, 'The pictures are over-retouched.' But they’re not.

Brooks Nader is fangirling over her fellow Sports Illustrated models.

Kim Petras has announced she'll be releasing an album called Feed The Beast, her major label debut. "The story begins on June 23rd," she wrote on social media. "Feed The Beast." The record will be released on Republic Records/Amigo Records.

Megan Fox, Martha Stewart, Kim Petras, and more. Megan Fox’s new hair transformation: Blonde bob with bangsMegan Fox reacts to infidelity rumors between Machine Gun Kelly and Sophie Lloyd: Who is she?Martha Stewart’s beauty secrets for glowing skin at 81A post shared by Martha Stewart (@marthastewart)“There is no theme [to this year’s issue]—rather, there is a vision, a sentiment, a hope that women can live in a world where they feel no limitations, internally or externally,” said MJ Day, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor.

Sports Illustrated‘s swimsuit issue in 2023. She is joined in this prestigious and sexy honor buy fellow stars Megan Fox, Martha Stewart, and Brooks Nader, who all showed a little skin for the sports mag. For those who want to pick up a copy in person, the issue is expected to reach newsstands on May 18.

Martha Stewart is making history!