In her new Netflix documentary, "Martha," Hollywood icon Martha Stewart opened up about her early romantic experiences, recalling the moment she lost her virginity to her ex-husband, Andy Stewart, when she was just 19 years old.
Martha and Andy tied the knot in 1961 and welcomed their daughter, Alexis, four years later. However, their marriage was marked by infidelities on both sides, and they ultimately separated in 1987 before officially divorcing in 1990.
In the documentary, the 83-year-old cookbook author described her initial feelings for Andy, noting that he was “very polite and handsome.” She recounted the excitement of dating a “sophisticated young man” who had an American Express card, a significant status symbol at the time. Martha remembered their first date vividly, stating, “He picked me up in his little yellow Mercedes sedan. I had never been in a Mercedes before.” By the end of the evening, she was “madly in love” with him.
After their first date, Andy began sending Martha money for train tickets so she could visit him in New Haven, Connecticut each week. Reflecting on their intimate encounter, she recalled, “I had never slept with anybody before this. He was very aggressive, and I liked it.”
Despite her deep feelings, Martha faced disapproval from her father, Edward Kostyra, who reacted violently when she shared the news of her relationship. “I went home and told my dad, and he slapped me hard on my face, and said, ‘No. You’re not marrying him. He’s a Jew,’” she revealed.
Martha noted that while she was hurt by the slap, it was not unexpected given her father’s bigoted views. Defying his wishes, she declared her determination to marry Andy regardless of her father's opinions.
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