Martha Stewart, an 81-year-old billionaire, and celebrated homemaking maven, might strike many as a delightful grandmother, best known for creating delicious meals. But sources reveal a sizzling past marked by risqué pool parties and a flippant attempt to matchmake her spouse with a female companion.
Stewart, who has recently stirred intrigue by gracing the cover of a swimsuit magazine, surprised many by partnering with rapper Snoop Dogg for their hit cooking show, "Potluck Dinner Party." Yet, author Jerry Oppenheimer's book "Just Desserts" uncovers stories of Stewart's less known libertine escapades, suggesting that she may have been even more audacious than her hip-hop counterpart.
Stewart, the offspring of a gym teacher turned salesman, wed Andy Stewart, a Yale Law scholar and son of a wealthy New York Stock Exchange seat holder, at the tender age of 20. Despite their seemingly perfect union, sources claim Stewart’s demeanor changed post-nuptials, allegedly belittling her husband regularly. Ultimately, Andy ended their marriage for his significantly younger assistant in a scandalous affair.
However, extramarital dalliances appeared not to be an anomaly in their relationship. A trip to Europe in 1964 led to a late-night rendezvous with a young Englishman in Florence, as chronicled by Oppenheimer.
Stewart, renowned for her forwardness, accused her husband of being dull and disheveled, alleges Oppenheimer's book. She purportedly revealed to Andy a past infidelity during a work trip to Los Angeles. Despite their turbulent relationship, Stewart admired Andy's bedroom abilities, to the extent of suggesting him to a friend she believed needed a "good thing."
Stewart's definition of a "good thing" extended to organizing audacious parties at their Connecticut residence, where couple swapping was a norm, according to Norma Collier, a close friend.
These events would often involve guests depositing their keys in an ornate bowl upon arrival, only to retrieve a different set at the end of the night, a popular activity for the sexually audacious, suggests Collier.
Stewart's enticing demeanor and beauty captivated many, including struggling actor Brian Dennehy, Wall Street brokers, and even Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins.
Rumors suggest that Stewart experienced a romantic lull in recent years, compensating with flirtatious selfies and suggestive behavior. Yet, her latest swimsuit cover appearance has been applauded. Coupled with a mysterious new piece of jewelry from an unnamed suitor, it appears that for Martha Stewart, there can never be too much of a good thing.