Candy Spelling is celebrating her latest magazine appearance with a public thank-you to the photographer who captured her.
At a Glance
- The 80-year-old Broadway producer graced the January 2026 cover of Westlake Malibu Lifestyle
- She praised photographer Fadil Berisha for making her “feel so beautiful”
- The shoot appears to have taken place in May 2025
- Why it matters: The cover sparked widespread fan reaction over her youthful look
The producer, mother to Tori and Randy Spelling, posted a heartfelt comment on the joint Instagram reveal of the cover story, published January 11, 2026.
The Cover Shot
In the image, Spelling wears a v-cut white blouse, her long blonde hair flowing as she offers a soft smile. She paired the understated top with bold red nails and soft glam makeup.
“Fadil, Amazing! Thank you for making me feel so beautiful! You are so amazing and sweet, supportive! I can’t thank you enough!!!” she wrote, adding 18 purple-heart emojis before signing off with a candy emoji.
Behind the Lens
Berisha, a New York City-based beauty and fashion photographer, has shot major names including Zendaya, Tyra Banks and Maye Musk. His work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, L’Officiel, Grazia and Glamour, and he boasts nearly 3 million Instagram followers.
According to his social media bio, Berisha also works as a producer, director and philanthropist.
Timeline Clues
While the cover hit newsstands in January 2026, the actual photoshoot appears to have occurred in May 2025. Similar behind-the-scenes images were shared in a joint Instagram post featuring Berisha, the makeup artist and Spelling herself.
Spelling has not publicly detailed the glam process, but the cover generated hundreds of comments. Fans noted her strikingly youthful appearance, contrasting it with her more recent red-carpet photos.
Fan Reactions
Commenters compared the cover image to other celebrities:
- Actress Trisha Paytas
- Bravo Housewife Gizelle Bryant
- Khloé Kardashian
Life After Aaron
In the accompanying interview, Spelling recalls meeting late husband Aaron Spelling in her early 20s. She discusses the chapters that followed his death at age 83 in June 2006.
Since then, she has carved out a successful Broadway niche. Her producing credits include:
- Promises, Promises
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
- After Midnight
- The Color Purple
The ventures have yielded multiple Tony nominations and wins for the 80-year-old producer.
