"Every single woman in this issue brings with her a why," said editor MJ Day in a statement. "It's more than a word. It's a compass. A unique and powerful reason for being here. And it's not just about looking beautiful in a swimsuit; it's about what she represents and the change she's driving in her own life and in the world around her."

Hayek, 58, a Mexican American actress known for such films as Desperado (1995), From Dusk to Dawn (1996) and Fools Rush In (1997), said she was shocked to be invited to model for the iconic issue. She discussed the experience with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Today Tuesday.

"Every single woman in this issue brings with her a why," said editor MJ Day in a statement. "It's more than a word. It's a compass. A unique and powerful reason for being here. And it's not just about looking beautiful in a swimsuit; it's about what she represents and the change she's driving in her own life and in the world around her."

Hayek, 58, a Mexican American actress known for such films as Desperado (1995), From Dusk to Dawn (1996) and Fools Rush In (1997), said she was shocked to be invited to model for the iconic issue. She discussed the experience with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Today Tuesday.