Early Life and Education of Martha Stewart: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Martha Stewart. A timeline of key moments.

Martha Stewart is an American businesswoman, writer, and television personality known for founding Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Her company focused on home and hospitality and achieved success through publishing, broadcasting, merchandising, and e-commerce. She authored bestselling books, published Martha Stewart Living magazine, and hosted syndicated television programs like Martha Stewart Living and The Martha Stewart Show, building a significant brand around her lifestyle expertise.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1912: Birth of Martha Stewart's Father

In 1912, Edward Kostyra, Martha Stewart's father, was born. He passed away in 1979.

1914: Birth of Martha Stewart's Mother

In 1914, Martha (née Ruszkowski), Martha Stewart's mother, was born. She passed away in 2007.

August 3, 1941: Martha Stewart's Birth

On August 3, 1941, Martha Helen Stewart (née Kostyra) was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She would later become a retail business woman, writer, and television personality known for founding Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

July 1961: Marriage to Andrew Stewart

In July 1961, Martha Stewart married Andrew Stewart, who had completed his law degree at Yale Law School.

1961: Marriage to Andrew Stewart

In 1961, Martha Kostyra married Andrew Stewart, then a student at Yale Law School.

1965: Birth of Daughter Alexis

In 1965, Martha and Andrew Stewart's only child, daughter Alexis, was born.

1977: Catering The Secret Book of Gnomes Release Party

In 1977, Andrew Stewart released the English-language edition of 'The Secret Book of Gnomes' series. Martha Stewart's company catered the book release party, where she was introduced to Alan Mirken, head of Crown Publishing Group.

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1979: Death of Martha Stewart's Father

In 1979, Edward Kostyra, Martha Stewart's father, passed away.

1987: Separation from Andrew Stewart

In 1987, Andrew and Martha Stewart separated.

1990: Divorce from Andrew Stewart

In 1990, Martha Stewart and Andrew Stewart divorced.

March 4, 2005: Release From Prison

On March 4, 2005, Martha Stewart was released from FPC Alderson at 12:30 AM and began a two-year term of supervised release, including home confinement with electronic monitoring.

March 2005: Release from Federal Prison

In March 2005, Martha Stewart was released from federal prison after serving five months for felony charges related to the ImClone stock trading case.

November 16, 2007: Death of Martha Kostyra

On November 16, 2007, Martha Stewart's mother, Martha Kostyra, also known as "Big Martha", died at the age of 93.

2007: Death of Martha Stewart's Mother

In 2007, Martha Stewart's mother, Martha (née Ruszkowski), passed away.

May 2018: Considered for Presidential Pardon

In May 2018, Martha Stewart was considered as a candidate for a presidential pardon, but was ultimately not selected and later claimed she would have turned it down.

May 2023: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model

In May 2023, Martha Stewart appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as the cover model; at 81 years old, she is the oldest model to be featured on the cover.