Salma Hayek Pinault Stuns In Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot In Mexico

Salma Hayek Pinault dropped serious fire on Instagram yesterday, with the internet collectively losing its mind. The 58-year-old actress deemed fit to share some behind-the-scenes footage from Mexico during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot…because oh yeah, she’s still got it-the WHOLE thing! The photos sort of concoct tropical feels, OOMF, and that wicked Salma shine aura, which makes you wonder if she is secretly a vampire.

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The caption read, “one of the most fun shoots I have ever had” and gave a shoutout to Ruven Afanador and the SI team for making it all happen back in her homeland. In fact, she wrote it in both English and Spanish, showing that she is indeed royal-level bilingual. Hashtags #SISwim2025 and #VivaMexico confirm that this was a proud moment on every front.

Let me tell you about the comments; the comments were a complete mood. Some were nice; some were thirsty; and others were just plain weird. @carolinaross called her la reina mexicana (our Mexican queen), and that provoked someone else into confessing that they had no clue about what was said but agreed anyway because, duh, just LOOK at her. @deraydavis kept it perfectly with, “The world needed these today!” Truly.

Then it was @goat1408 to the rescue: “The most beautiful vampire in the world,” oddly specific but quite fitting. Meanwhile,@peterhayes6464 was apt with “Never afraid to get them out.” Sir, this is a Wendy’s.

The thirst was so real one could feel it through the screen, coupled with mad adoration. @aracelysunshine said Salma pics inspired her to finally drag herself off her delinquent butt and work out, and I really do second that. Meanwhile, @miami_jay_23 broke it down real poetic: “This by far is one of the most iconic yet sexy smart and sweet woman God ever made. He put extra blessings on your built.” Preach.

Those who burned almost every comment weren’t quite luxy with us. @allenbroadfoot managed to bring the “She looks like a man” comment to eat a little party, but the internet was quick to ignore him because bad takes shouldn’t get any attention. While @lhcr19 called out that Salma was “sucking in her stomach multiple times on slide 6,” which… okay, detective, but how about we focus on the art not the anatomy?

The true MVP of the comments section, however, is @bellien_, who exclaimed in ALL CAPS: “PLEASE JUST TELL US HOW YOU DO IT SALMA?!!” For decades, we’ve all been asking this question.

Salma’s shoot wasn’t simply about perfection (and she surely nailed it). Salma is a celebration of Mexico, her roots, and that kind of ageless beauty that make us question our life choices. Whether laying under the sun or throwing looks at the camera, she is winning at genetics.

As if topping it all wouldn’t be enough, let’s acknowledge the styling crew because beauty-wise, makeup gals didn’t hold their hand to Dior, Armani, and Lancôme because when you are Salma Hayek, nothing else even enters the picture. So yes, this whole shoot is about Cuixmala, the upscale eco-resort in Mexico-neither fellas nor casual locations.

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Another day, another Salma slay. So far all we want are her skincare routine, workout, and maybe the recipe to eternal youth. Meanwhile, we will just stare at these pictures and pretend that we can also look this good at 58.