Keypoints Summary โ Bethenny Frankel Shuts Down Critics in Style
- Bethenny Frankel walked the Sports Illustrated runway in a thong
- Critics questioned her age and parenting over the bold swimsuit
- Her daughter Bryn cheered her on, calling her โcuteโ and โ30 years oldโ
- Frankel explained her look and celebrated natural, unfiltered beauty
- She called out toxic internet commentary and supported body positivity
- Frankel says she doesnโt use weights and embraces real life routines
- The star emphasized confidence, self-love, and inspiring young women
Bethenny Frankel Fires Back at Haters After Swim Week Slay
Bethenny Frankel just reminded the world why sheโs a certified boss. At 54, the reality TV icon and business mogul strutted down the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2025 runway in Miami in a glittering black thong โ and while the crowd cheered, the haters came crawling.
But Bethenny didnโt flinch. Instead, she grabbed the mic (and her Instagram Reels) and fired back with confidence, grace, and a whole lot of sass. She made it clear: this moment wasnโt just about fashion โ it was about owning your body, your choices, and your power.
Critics Came for Her โ But Bethenny Came Prepared
Soon after her big runway moment, some online trolls tried to shame her for daring to flaunt her figure in a revealing thong at 54. And of course, the parenting police chimed in, asking what her daughter would think of her โinappropriateโ look.
Bethennyโs response? Pure gold.
โSome miserable people said, โWhat would your daughter say?โโ
โWell, she FaceTimed me and said, โMama! I saw you, you did so good! And you have such a cute toosh Mama!โโ
Yes โ her daughter Bryn, 15, was proud. Not embarrassed. Not confused. Proud.
โMama, You Look 30!โ โ Brynโs Adorable Reaction
Bethenny shared that her teenage daughter not only cheered her on, but gave her the ultimate compliment:
โShe said I looked 30 years old.โ
Cue the standing ovation.
Bryn, who couldnโt attend the show, supported her mom from afar, proving that confidence and self-love are contagious โ especially between mothers and daughters.
It Was About More Than Just a Thong
Bethenny used the moment to open up about why she wished Bryn had been there in person. And it had nothing to do with flaunting skin.
โThe body positivity, the women owning their bodies โ it was amazing. I want that for her.โ
She described the energy backstage as empowering, supportive, and full of love โ everything social media often lacks.
Natural Body, Real Talk
Bethenny also took time to shatter the illusion that her flawless runway appearance is her โeveryday look.โ
โI look like a train wreck most of the time. Thatโs me. Thatโs what I want.โ
She explained that the glam was just part of the show โ the makeup, lighting, and styling made everyone shine.
โMy body is natural. I donโt do weights. Iโll go months without working out and eat whatever I want โ and then I come back to balance.โ
For women constantly fed unrealistic beauty standards, her honesty hit home. No filters. No fakery. Just real life.
The Internet Obsession: โWhat Does She Eat? What Does She Do?โ
In another video, Bethenny laughed off the frenzy surrounding her age and body.
โThe internet is obsessed with my age, my weight, my face, my hairโฆโ
But instead of taking the bait, she used it as an opportunity to celebrate authenticity and pull back the curtain on how those picture-perfect moments are really made.
Spoiler alert: Itโs not magic โ itโs makeup, good lighting, and confidence.
โThis Is for Every Woman Whoโs Ever Been Told to Cover Upโ
Bethennyโs clapback wasnโt just for herself โ it was for every mom, every woman over 40, and every person whoโs ever been told theyโre too old, too curvy, or too bold.
โIf Iโm proud of my body and my daughter is proud of me, I donโt care what anyone else says.โ
She shut down critics with truth, not tantrums. With style, not shame.
Fans Rally Behind Bethenny
Once her video hit Instagram, fans came out in full support:
- โSheโs glowing. Haters could never.โ
- โBethennyโs owning her age and loving her life. Thatโs hot.โ
- โWe need more role models like her โ real, raw, and fierce.โ
- โThat โcute tooshโ line from her daughter melted me.โ
- โShe just inspired a million women to wear what they want.โ
The vibe was clear: Bethenny isnโt the problem โ the haters are.
Bethennyโs Message to Every Woman: Live Loud, Love Yourself
Her runway walk wasnโt just a strut โ it was a statement. A declaration that age doesnโt limit you, motherhood doesnโt confine you, and haters donโt define you.
Bethennyโs mission was never to shock โ it was to empower. And in the end, thatโs exactly what she did.
Bethenny Walked for More Than Just Herself
Bethenny Frankel walked that runway not just for herself, but for her daughter. For every woman watching. For every person afraid to step into the spotlight. And for everyone told theyโre โtoo much.โ
And as the haters barked from behind their keyboards, Bethenny stood tall โ in heels, in glam, in a thong โ and showed the world what real confidence looks like.
To the critics? Sheโs got a message: you canโt dim a light that shines from within.
And Bethenny Frankel? Sheโs glowing.