Martha Stewart Reflects on Her Marriage and Father's Disapproval

In a new Netflix documentary, Martha Stewart shares personal stories about her first marriage and her father's reaction to her engagement.

Martha Stewart recalls losing her virginity to her ex-husband, Andy Stewart, describing him as 'aggressive' yet appealing.
Her father, Edward Kostyra, disapproved of her engagement to Andy due to his Jewish background, leading to a physical confrontation.
Martha and Andy married in 1961, had a daughter, Alexis, and later divorced in 1990 after both had affairs.
The documentary highlights Martha's complex relationship with her father, who was a perfectionist and struggled with his career.
Martha reflects on the impact of her divorce, noting the emotional difficulty as it was the first in her family.