Salma Hayek Faces Criticism After Sharing Yoga Photo in Black Bikini

A yoga session from 2021 featuring Salma Hayek in a black bikini has recently been reposted on X, drawing renewed attention and mixed reactions. The actress was seen sitting in the lotus position, eyes closed, during a moment of meditation, wearing a stylish black swimsuit that highlighted her figure.

Salma Hayek, known for her role in the MCU and aged 59, was praised for her age-defying appearance, especially after her 2025 debut in Sports Illustrated Swim. However, alongside positive comments, one user on X described her as a “nuisance.”

Salma Hayek’s Beach Yoga Session

In the photo, Salma is pictured practicing yoga on the beach, exuding calm and focus. She wore a plunging two-piece bikini that accentuated her cleavage and toned shoulders while seated in the lotus pose. Her hair was styled in curls flowing down her back, and her makeup was minimal.

The bikini featured ribbon ties at the waist, emphasizing her hourglass figure and hips, with subtle glimpses of her backside visible. Fans familiar with her love for restorative yoga found the image particularly captivating.

Public Reactions to the Yoga Photo

Among the responses to the repost, one fan admitted, “After seeing that I’m unable to clear my mind TO meditate,” while another simply sent a thumbs-up emoji. Contrasting these, a critic commented, “That woman’s time has passed, she should retire and stop being a nuisance.”

Despite occasional age-related remarks, Salma is generally celebrated for confidently wearing plunging dresses and maintaining elegance as she nears 60. Her 2025 Sports Illustrated Swim feature, shot in Mexico, garnered widespread acclaim.

Highlights from Salma Hayek’s Sports Illustrated Swim Feature

The photos accompanying her Sports Illustrated Swim debut showcased Salma in various bikinis, reportedly among the 200 she received for the shoot. One image featured her in a crocheted two-piece with gold accents, posing by the ocean, while others captured her poolside or against vibrant orange walls.

Salma’s Thoughts on Swimsuit Challenges

Salma Hayek revealed she nearly declined the Sports Illustrated Swim opportunity, saying, “I said yes and then when it was time to do it, I tried to back out. I said, ‘No,’ because the bathing suits never fit me. How am I gonna do this? There’s nothing my size — I always suffer.”

She reflected on her body type, stating, “My body’s not necessarily the model type, and I never thought that was a possibility. And for it to happen when I’m 58? It’s really shocking.”