Ricky Martin is once again reminding fans why he’s been a global sex symbol for over three decades, and this time, it’s with a sultry, shirtless mirror selfie that left little to the imagination.
On September 30th, the 53-year-old pop icon took to his Instagram Stories to share a nearly nude photo that showcased his famously chiseled physique. Standing in front of a mirror in what appears to be a luxurious bathroom, Martin flashed a cheeky smile as he captured the image, his body glistening under soft bathroom lighting. The photo cuts off just above the groin, revealing deep-cut abs, sharp V-lines, and an array of inked tattoos across his torso and arms.
While he wore no visible clothing in the image, the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer clearly knew what he was doing, walking the fine line between thirst trap and near wardrobe malfunction.
The Puerto Rican superstar paired the steamy image with the track “Push” by Connor Price and Nic D, adding a playful soundtrack to a moment that quickly caught the attention of fans across social media.
A History of Skin and Self-Confidence
Martin is no stranger to showing off his body, and his personality, online. In fact, this latest shirtless moment is just one of many recent viral appearances. Earlier in September, ahead of his performance at the 2025 MTV VMAs, Martin shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of his day, including a cheeky moment where he suffered a minor “wardrobe malfunction.”
In an Instagram carousel posted on September 7, Martin could be seen shirtless again, sewing the waistband of his pants by hand before taking the stage for his highly anticipated Latin Icon Medley. “Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be, by the way 😆),” he captioned the post. “It’s gonna be a very special day.”
One photo featured Martin sitting shirtless in the sunlight, stitching his pants together, while other shots showed him in glam prep, getting his hair trimmed, enjoying a pre-show meal, and laughing with his team.
The post proved what many fans already know — Ricky Martin isn’t just effortlessly sexy; he’s also grounded, playful, and hands-on, literally.
A Single Man with Lit DMs
Martin, who publicly came out in 2010 and finalized his divorce earlier this year, has been open about exploring life as a newly single man, and fans have responded in kind.
In a March appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Martin joined in on the show’s “Pillow Talk” segment, describing himself as a “generous, caring, and passionate” lover. When Cohen joked that his DMs must be “lit,” Martin confirmed with a grin, “Yeah, yeah. I’m a single man — I can say it!”
And it seems his fans have taken his openness to heart. During the same appearance, Martin admitted that after revealing his foot fetish in a GQ interview earlier this year, his inbox has been flooded with foot pics.
“You have no idea,” he told Cohen. “It’s like I greenlit everybody. That’s all I get now — and I’m really happy about it. Some are kind of weird, though, so I’m like, ‘Whoa, no.’”
