Ricky Martin teases more skimpy outfits on season 2 of ‘Palm Royale’: “I hope I’m not naked”
Ricky Martin‘s, erm, acting chops.While the pop superstar has been making music for decades, Martin returned to acting earlier this year for the first time since his Emmy-nominated turn in Ryan Murphy‘s 2018 series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.On the 2024 Apple TV+ series Palm Royale, Martin made a big splash playing a closeted gay Korean war veteran who works at a private resort in ’60s Florida alongside Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern, Allison Janney, and the legendary Carol Burnett.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Among the storylines, the period comedy-drama showcased Martin’s character of Robert Diaz as he struggled to his come to terms with his authentic self amid the rampant homophobia of the time.Check out this poignant clip:A post shared by Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)Fashion also played a major role on the show as the star-studded cast donned luxurious vintage looks that recreated the colorful Palm Beach aesthetic of the era.In addition to his crisp resort uniform, Martin rocked printed Cuban-inspired short-sleeve camp shirts, silk robes, and matching cabana sets that were the envy of every gay pool party from Fire Island to Palm Springs this summer.A post shared by Apple TV (@appletv)A post shared by Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin)But the Palm Royale producers were no fools and made sure to take advantage of one of Martin’s other God-given talents: his insanely fit physique.In many thirst-inducing scenes, the ageless 52-year-old was often shirtless and in tiny bathing suits.
Apple TV+ is doing the Lord’s work!“I went from…a uniform that a bartender wears while working in such an exclusive club like Palm Royale to be almost naked in the show and wearing all kinds of Speedos,” the father of four previously said of his TV wardrobe.Can Ricky Martin take off his shorts and swim suits in palm royale.
