Bethenny Frankel Stuns in Two-Piece Swimsuit on Runway and Responds to Fans Calling Her 'Unrecognizable' for Her Age

The reality star was one of several athletes and social media influencers who recently walked the runway for the sports magazine, drawing attention from fans.

Bethenny Frankel turned heads at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway during Swim Week 2025 in Miami recently. She stunned in a two-piece denim swimsuit and a matching cowboy hat.

Some fans couldn't help but swoon over "The Real Housewives of New York City" alum's get-up for the occasion which also featured media personality, Alix Earle. "Not for nothing Bethany rocked it," commented one person.

"BETHENNY LOOKS INCREDIBLE [sic]" added another. A third fan said, "Bethenny is the oldest one in that group and she literally looks the best!!." "Bethany giving them 20 somethings a run for their money!" exclaimed one other netizen.

While some people offered positive comments about the celebrity, others claimed that she looked "unrecognizable" for her age. Frankel hit back at these remarks in an interview, saying:

"Honestly, my body hasn't changed — people's perception of it has. I didn't realize I was considered 'so old' until everyone started acting shocked that I looked fit at 54."

However, the television personality believes that people are reacting more to her confidence on the runway than her toned physique. "There are so many beautiful women in the world, but there's something magnetic about joy. Feeling alive — that's the real glow-up," she noted.