Martha Stewart, the renowned lifestyle mogul, has candidly revealed details about an affair she had during her 29-year marriage to Andrew Stewart, stating that he was unaware of the infidelity. The disclosure comes ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix documentary, “Martha,” directed by RJ Cutler, which delves into her journey to becoming the first female self-made billionaire and includes insights on marriage.
In the documentary trailer, Martha Stewart advises young women in troubled marriages by saying, “if your husband cheats on you, he’s a piece of s***, get out of that marriage.” However, she was challenged by a producer who pointed out her own past infidelity, to which she responded, “Yeah, but I don’t think Andy ever knew about that.”
Martha Stewart married Andrew in 1961 and they remained together for almost three decades, raising their only child, Alexis, before divorcing in 1990. Reflecting on their separation, Martha expressed the pain of being the first in her family to divorce and the subsequent lack of communication with her ex-husband. She also discussed rebuilding her brand post her 2004 legal troubles, which led to a five-month prison sentence for obstruction, conspiracy, and lying to federal investigators.
After her release, Martha Stewart served house arrest, reflecting on her experience and expressing gratitude for her return to normal life. In a statement on her website, she described the life-altering nature of her time in prison and expressed joy at reuniting with loved ones. Stewart highlighted that her friendships were affected by her incarceration, particularly mentioning her strained relationship with longtime friend Ina Garten, who distanced herself during that period.
Despite the challenges she faced, Martha Stewart remains resilient, with her documentary set to air on Netflix on October 30. The film promises an intimate look into her life, offering viewers a deeper understanding of her journey through the highs and lows of personal and professional challenges.