Sophia Michaels
Martha Stewart, in her latest documentary “Martha,” reveals intricate details about her personal life, particularly her marriage to Andy Stewart. The couple tied the knot in 1961 while both were in school and had a daughter named Alexis. Reflecting on their relationship, Martha disclosed a striking truth: it was Andy who initiated the divorce. She recalls, “He was throwing me away,” expressing how she felt undervalued despite being in her prime at age 40. Martha had kept much about their separation under wraps for years but attributes the downfall largely to Andy’s infidelity, asserting, “He was running off with people” while she remained faithful.
Challenges of Monogamy in Martha and Andy’s Marriage
Andy Stewart’s repeated unfaithfulness profoundly impacted Martha and contributed significantly to their divorce. While Martha valued monogamy highly, Andy’s continuous breaches of trust became intolerable for her. Interestingly, Martha herself experienced a brief indiscretion during their honeymoon, although she insists it wasn’t a betrayal. During an emotional moment at a Florence cathedral, she shared a kiss with a stranger, which she argues was an innocent encounter amidst a romantic setting. However, Andy reportedly believed Martha confessed the kiss to him before his own acts of infidelity.
Ultimately, the relationship deteriorated, leading to their separation in 1987 and official divorce in 1990. After their split, Andy moved on with Martha’s former assistant, who she believed was one of the women involved in his infidelities.
