January 19, 2023
10 Times Ricky Martin Caught Our Eye on Instagram
Shawn Laib READ TIME: 4 MIN.
When it comes to LGBTQ+ celebrities who have transcended barriers and reached fame on a myriad of levels, Ricky Martin has to be considered one of the most influential of the last several decades. Martin entered the spotlight as part of Menudo, before he even reached adolescence. His worldwide hit "Livin' la Vida Loca" is still played on radio stations frequently over 20 years after its release, and now Martin has garnered even more fans who are interested in his family life.
The artist had a long and tumultuous journey to coming out which included an awkward interview with Barbara Walters in 2000. Martin has since become more comfortable in public with his sexuality and has been married to Swedish painter Jwan Yosef since 2017. Let's look at some of the singer's most thirst-worthy Instagram posts: spending time with his husband, his children, and having fun on stage.
Ricky Martin is now 51 years old, but that doesn't mean he's out of shape. Martin is very comfortable showing off what he's got, and in this post he blends in perfectly with the beautiful beach background while wearing some flattering black swimming shorts. His muscles and tattoos look just as good now as they did in his youth!
Ricky Martin is famous for a lot of things in his personal life such as his relationship status and his children, but he's a singer at heart. His on-stage performances still garner thousands of eager fans, and this hot set of photos shows off his ability to still catch eyes while performing live and in-person.
The bathtub is a signature celebrity thirst trap opportunity on Instagram. Ricky Martin's version of this kind of photo doesn't disappoint. Perfect lighting and an ideal view of Martin's massive leg tattoo helps show off his best traits. We're hopeful that Martin will continue to choose this route for many more thirst traps in the future!
Despite LGBTQ+ acceptance continuing to make great strides in the mainstream media in the last several years, it's still courageous for a pop star such as Martin to show off his romance with husband Jwan Yosef on a magazine cover. This shoot for CAP 74024 is much more sensual and tender than sexy, but we're perfectly fine with seeing this side of the Latin hunk.
Ricky Martin decided to show off in early 2021 by posting several photos with a bleach blonde beard. The dye job accented his features and gave the singer a DILF look for the ages. Hopefully Martin will continue to experiment with style and different facial hair in the future because it sure works well in this instance!
Some people might feel that LGBTQ+ celebrities have a social responsibility to help push the equality movement forward for the queer community through their voice and influence. It isn't always easy for famous icons like Ricky Martin to figure out how to implement their authority on such matters, but showing pride in being gay is something Martin has done frequently throughout the years. During June of 2020, this Instagram post of him waving a rainbow flag on stage came with an eloquent caption talking about how we must not rest on our laurels just because progress has been made. There are still homophobic politicians who are trying to revert the country back to heteronormative-only laws, and Martin is smart to remind his fans of this tragic reality.
It's always a special sight to see an LGBTQ+ parent get to live their dream of having kids. Growing up, many queer people wonder whether they will ever be able to raise a family. Ricky Martin has several children now, and this beautiful shot with his daughter Lucia clothed in a lion costume is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!
A double dose of Ricky Martin's family? Don't mind if we do! Here the singer enjoys some quality time with his son after performing on stage. The photo shows off Martin's physique and his ability to bond with his son. Being sexy inside and out is a combination that looks great on Ricky!
This isn't a thirst trap, but rather a massively important reflective caption about the importance of Pride Month. Ricky Martin addresses one of the most ignorant statements that frequently comes out of the mouths of homophobes. Intolerant people question why there isn't a straight pride month, and the singer refutes this point by stating that heterosexual people simply don't need one. Straight folks have never had to experience discrimination for who they engage with romantically and sexually. Hopefully, someday queer people won't have to either.
We've already seen Ricky Martin on the beach, but what about his husband accompanying him to the sands? Jwan Yosef and Martin look adorable and sexy at the same time sharing some leisure time in front of the water.
