Bethenny Frankel made a splash at Miami Swim Week 2025.
Frankel, 54, hit the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show at W South Beach on Saturday, May 31, showcasing her incredible physique in a bright pink-and-black polka dot bikini paired with a sheer black sarong.
While the Real Housewives of New York City alum appeared fierce, stern-faced as she approached the end of the catwalk, Frankel then removed the sarong to reveal a tiny thong before placing a hand up to her mouth to accompany the cheeky gesture.
Frankel also strutted her stuff in a high-waisted leopard print one-piece as well as a denim bikini paired with a cowboy hat.
The reality star teased her appearance at the show during an Instagram video shared on Thursday, May 29, which captured Frankel getting a spray tan in preparation. In the clip, Frankel hopped out of a spray tan tent to reveal an equally revealing two-piece featuring a green, pink and brown balconette top, underwire cups and extra-long straps that criss-crossed over her toned torso.
Frankel brought her signature sparkle to the pre-show teaser video, teaming the swimwear with several gold and diamond bracelets, small gold hoop earrings and a butterfly necklace.
The Skinnygirl founder revealed via Instagram on Sunday, June 1, that she was approached by “a few miserable people” online who wondered what her daughter, Bryn, 15, thought of her mother’s decision to bare her bottom on the runway. (Frankel shares Bryn with ex-husband Jason Hoppy.)
“I know because the peanut just FaceTimed me,” the proud mother said in a video response. “She [Bryn] said, ‘Mama … I saw you, you did so good … you have such a cute tush, mama. You look like you’re 30 years old. It was so sweet.”
Frankel expanded on how important her Swim Week appearance was to her and Bryn, telling fans that the chance to spread body positivity inspired her.
“[Bryn’s] at an age where kids have hormones and they’re developing and it’s the skin and it’s the bodies and they’re not used to their new bodies and they’re not comfortable in their own skin, and other kids can be so cruel,” Frankel began before adding that the “spirit of that show” motivated her. “I wished she were there … because the body positivity and the women, like, owning their bodies … embodying their bodies, was so amazing. I want that for her.”
Frankel continued, “She has the most beautiful body and I want to be on that runway with her. Showing her what that was like. I’m just, I’m so happy. What a great experience.”
