Beth Stern celebrated her appearance on the cover of the new Hamptons Issue of BELLA Magazine at the Oceanbleu Resort in Westhampton Beach, New York, on Tuesday. The 54-year-old Pittsburgh native, who works as a model, author, and animal rights activist, wore a summer dress with blue and white stripes to the event.
On the cover of the summer-themed issue, Stern wore a white top revealing her abs and waist alongside the blue and white striped dress. Inside the magazine, she appears in several other shore photo shoots, including a shot of her lying on the sand in a denim button-up top with white bikini bottoms.
In an accompanying interview, she spoke candidly about her 25-year romance with her spouse, veteran radio star Howard Stern, 72, whom she began dating in 2001. She described her husband as her best friend, her rescue partner, and the biggest supporter of her life's mission to save animals.
"He's my best friend, my rescue partner, and the biggest supporter of my life's mission to save animals," she said of the radio host.
Stern covered the summer issue with a white top that revealed her abs and tiny waist while donning the blue and white striped dress.
In another photograph for the issue, she modeled a white monokini swimsuit featuring lace details and a ruffle trim neckline.
A set of shore photographs showed her lying on the sand in a denim button-up top paired with white bikini bottoms.
Stern modeled a number of summer styles on the shore for the Hamptons Issue of BELLA Magazine, which honored her with an event on Tuesday at the Oceanbleu Resort. She shared that she still feels strong passion for her husband after decades together. "In fact, I told him just this morning that I still get butterflies every time I see him," she added.
The couple are set to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary this year following their October 3, 2008 nuptials in New York City. Howard Stern previously offered a rare look into their marriage in a 2013 interview with Katie Couric, praising his wife's positive impact on his life.
"I wish you all a partner like Beth," Howard Stern told Couric in 2013. "She is sunshine, where I am darkness. And she actually - when I come home, and I am filled with neurotic thoughts - she's like 'Let it go,' and it's fantastic."
Marriage and Radio Career
Beth Stern also spoke with Andy Cohen this past May about how she encouraged her husband to remain on the air when he negotiated a new deal with SiriusXM last year.
When Cohen asked about her role in SiriusXM renegotiations, she confirmed her influence. "Yes - and I feel I'm very influential," she replied. "I feel that it's very good for him to continue [broadcasting].. he still enjoys doing it; he's still, I think, very good at it."
During the shore photo shoot, the Pittsburgh native also posed in a maxi dress featuring white lace embroidery with sunflowers and a brown straw hat.
In another photo shoot look, she wore a blue floral print dress with a straw fedora.
She explained that continuing his show keeps her husband connected to world events. She said that when he is off for the summer and major events happen, she listens to his thoughts in the morning and feels he needs his broadcasting outlet.
Howard Stern announced on the airwaves in December that he would continue with his show under a new agreement. "I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all," he said. "More free time and continuing to be on the radio. Yes, we are coming back for three years. I do like my days off. You know me, I'm never bored. I'm busy every minute."
Philanthropy and Cancer Research
BELLA Magazine honored Beth Stern at the Hamptons celebration on Tuesday, lauding her lifelong dedication to philanthropy and animal welfare. The publication noted that she joined guests in celebrating a day where generosity, compassion, and purpose took center stage.
A news release from BELLA Magazine noted that the honors for Stern perfectly reflected the spirit of the event.
Stern posed at the event with BELLA Media + Co CEO and Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Coppes.
Tuesday's event at the Oceanbleu Resort in Westhampton Beach was also held in commemoration of the 4th Annual Cards for a Cure to aid efforts moving forward pediatric cancer research. The event was organized in collaboration with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF).
Those on hand for the gathering included philanthropists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and media personalities. Coppes partnered with Dr. David Shokrian of Millennial Plastic Surgery for the special event.
Coppes noted that using their platform to bring people together around important causes is one of the greatest privileges of their work at BELLA. "Cards for a Cure was a beautiful reminder that when community, compassion, and purpose come together, extraordinary things happen," Coppes said. "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this event and helped advance the Pediatric Cancer Foundation's mission of bringing hope to children and families facing pediatric cancer."
