Gayle King, co-anchor of CBS Mornings, is making her debut as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition cover model at 69 years of age this month, surprising even herself. She will be featured alongside other models like Hunter McGrady and Chrissy Teigen in the 60th Anniversary cover issue.
Key Points
Gayle King, at 69 years old, is featured on the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition
She emphasized the importance of not wanting any retouching done to her images
The issue also includes other diverse models like Hunter McGrady, Chrissy Teigen, and past cover stars
Pros
Empowering message about age and beauty
Representation of diverse body types in the swimsuit edition
Cons
Possible objectification of older women in the context of a swimsuit edition