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Bethenny Frankel Defends ‘Natural’ Body After Miami Swim Week Runway Criticism

The Real Housewives star credits balanced eating with natural movement for her physique without crash diets or weights.

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

  • Bethenny Frankel appeared at Sports Illustrated’s Swim Week runway on May 31, modeling a leopard-print one-piece, a denim bikini and a cheeky polka-dot thong bikini reveal.
  • Frankel addressed online backlash over her thong bikini, noting that her 15-year-old daughter Bryn FaceTimed to tell her she was proud and confident.
  • In a June 2 Instagram video she emphasized that her body is “natural,” saying she avoids strict diets and heavy lifting and maintains moderation in food and exercise.
  • The 54-year-old praised the show’s spirit of women supporting women and highlighted how her participation challenges age expectations in swimsuit modeling.
  • Her runway debut follows a recent permanent move to Florida and underscores her ongoing advocacy for body positivity and representation of older women in fashion.