Martha Stewart, the iconic lifestyle guru, delighted her social media followers with a stunning “thirst trap” while taking a break from her vacation in Italy. The 82-year-old shared a seductive selfie that left her 1.9 million Instagram followers in awe.
In her Instagram post, Martha revealed that she was in a 13th-century castle, which had been transformed into an extraordinary resort by a creative couple. The castle featured a heated pool in a stone tower, which served as the backdrop for her sultry selfie. Martha described the setting as “dark, candlelit, and mysterious.” She also mentioned that she was taking a moment to relax before enjoying a massage and celebrating the 70th birthday of the founder of @brunellocucinelli_brand in Solomeo.
Martha’s captivating picture received an overwhelmingly positive response from her followers, who filled the comments section with praise. One user dubbed her the “Queen of the thirst trap,” accompanied by fire and queen emojis, while another exclaimed, “CASTLE THIRST TRAP,” with five heart-eyed emojis. A third user noted, “Martha is back with the thirst traps,” and a fourth humorously declared, “Martha breaks the internet…again!”
This latest thirst trap from Martha appeared to be a playful reference to a viral photo she shared in 2020, in which she sported the same sultry expression while cooling off in a pool.
Earlier this summer, Martha spoke to PEOPLE about her penchant for risqué selfies and hinted at the possibility of more in the future. She joked, “I’m leaving in a couple of hours to go to Greenland, so I doubt I’m going to be doing any thirst traps there… But, you never can tell…. Maybe there’ll be a polar bear in the background.”
While her followers thoroughly enjoyed Martha’s heated picture on Instagram, they weren’t as pleased with her recent use of “a small iceberg” to chill cocktails on a cruise from Iceland to Greenland. Martha shared a series of photos on Instagram that showed icebergs in their natural state, but what drew criticism was her inclusion of images of two ice chunks on a kitchen cart, ready to be used in cocktails, as well as her smiling photo with a “small iceberg” in her drink.
Some followers expressed their disappointment with her use of ice blocks, given the current climate crisis. One person commented, “Hey Martha, I really love what you do for the most part, but an iceberg? When they’re melting? When the planet is on fire? It’s not a good look.”
It’s worth noting that Swan Hellenic Cruises, the company responsible for the cruise Martha was on, has a page on their website emphasizing their commitment to sustainability. They express deep concern for the planet’s environmental and cultural heritage and position their trips as one of the most sustainable choices for those looking to explore the world.
