Martha Stewart and Ina Garten Dispute Reasons Behind Friendship Fallout
Stewart claims Garten cut ties when she went to prison, while Garten attributes the distance to Stewart's move to Bedford.
- Martha Stewart alleges that Ina Garten stopped communicating with her during her 2004 prison sentence for insider trading.
- Garten counters that their friendship waned because Stewart began spending more time at her Bedford, New York property.
- Stewart's publicist insists there is no bitterness or feud between the two culinary stars.
- The pair's relationship began in the 1990s when Stewart helped boost Garten's career by featuring her in Martha Stewart Living.
- Despite their differing recollections, Garten has publicly praised Stewart for her significant contributions to the home arts industry.