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.