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Bethenny Frankel, 54, Stuns in Thong Bikini on Sports Illustrated Runway

Frankel has turned to social media to defend her revealing runway looks, emphasizing a healthy relationship with food as the source of her confidence.

Bethenny Frankel walking the runway at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show on May 31, 2025 in Miami Beach, FL.
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Overview

  • Frankel opened Sports Illustrated’s Swim Week show on May 31 in Miami wearing multiple bold swimwear looks, including a pink polka-dot thong bikini and a leopard-print one-piece.
  • In a June 2 Instagram video, she challenged scrutiny of her age and physique by revealing the role of contouring, lighting and styling in her runway look and rejecting crash diets.
  • She praised the event’s backstage atmosphere as one of genuine encouragement, saying fellow models offered tips and applause in a true “women supporting women” spirit.
  • Her daughter, Bryn, 15, FaceTimed her after the show to compliment her “cute tush” and youthful glow, prompting Frankel to underscore body positivity for teens.
  • Following her modeling debut, Frankel joked about an “awkward” school-dropoff after parents reacted to her G-string moment, using humor to reinforce her message of confidence.