Martha Stewart’s new documentary is already inflicting a stir forward of its Netflix debut on October 30.
In a preview trailer, Martha opened up about what led to her leaving her ex-husband Andrew Stewart in 1990, after that they had been collectively since 1961.
She advised the viewers: “Younger ladies, take heed to my recommendation. In case you’re married and your husband begins to cheat on you, he is a bit of [expletive]. Get out of that marriage”
If followers did not already find out about Andrew’s extramarital relationships, then they might have been much more shocked by Martha’s subsequent bombshell.
© Theo WargoThe particular person behind the digicam requested the well-known billionaire: “Did not you might have an affair early on?”
She responded shortly to the allegation, confirming it: “Sure however I do not assume Andy ever knew about that.”
Instantly, followers have been baffled by the non-public particulars of Martha’s relationship with Andrew, however who’s the mogul’s ex-husband?
This is all you have to find out about Andrew Stewart.
How they met
Andy and Martha met on a blind date whereas he was a 23-year-old Yale legislation pupil. Previous to his legislation diploma, Andrew graduated from the College of Virginia, in line with The New York Occasions. He reportedly additionally has a grasp’s of legislation from Columbia College.
His profession in publishing
© Arthur SchatzFollowing his legislation diploma, Andrew went on to have a profession in publishing. At present, he’s the Writer Emeritus of Fieldstone Publishing, a nature publishing firm.
Their bond over renovating properties
© Arthur SchatzWhereas married, the couple bonded over a shared love of renovating outdated properties. Famously, this began when Andrew purchased a fixer-upper in Westport, Connecticut, in 1971, which they named Turkey Hill Farm — the place Martha began her way of life empire.
They share a daughter
© GettyThe previous couple share one youngster collectively, their daughter Alexis, who was born September 27, 1965. Alexis has reportedly been estranged from her father, per an interview with Andrew in 1995, which he confessed was “a supply of large ache” for him.
The couple’s acrimonious break up
Three years earlier than their divorce was finalized, Martha and Andrew separated after over 25 years of marriage. Not solely did Andrew transfer out, however he reportedly obtained a court docket order forbidding Martha from talking to him.
Andrew would go on to marry Martha’s former assistant, Robyn Fairclough, in Might 1993. She was 21 years youthful than the writer. They might go on to divorce as properly.
Reflecting on the break up in 2020, Martha advised Individuals that the very fact “we haven’t spoken for the reason that divorce is much more painful. However I’m very sturdy, and I’m very motivated to get on with life.”
Andy’s new household
Since 2016, Andrew has been married to Shyla Nelson Stewart, the president and CEO of Fieldstone Publishing. The writer’s Fieldstone biography claims they share 5 youngsters and three grandchildren.
© David LivingstonMartha’s relationships
Following her marriage to Andrew, Martha has been linked to actor Anthony Hopkins, and billionaire Charles Simonyi. She famously dated the Welsh actor till she noticed Silence of the Lambs, by which she was postpone by his convincing efficiency as Hannibal Lecter and reportedly couldn’t assist however affiliate the 2.
