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Martha Stewart Biography (1941-)
Original name, Martha Helen Kostyra; born August 3, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ;daughter of Edward (a teacher and pharmaceutical salesperson) and Martha (ateacher; maiden name, Ruszkowski) Kostyra; married Andrew "Andy" Stewart (a lawyer and publisher), July 1, 1961 (divorced, 1990 [some sources cite 1989]);children: Alexis "Lexi" Gilbert Stewart (a business owner). Addresses: Office: Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, 20 West 43rd St., 25th Floor, NewYork, NY 10036.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Producer, show host, correspondent, actress, public speaker, writer, show creator
- Birth Details
- August 3, 1941
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Herself, Martha Stewart Living, syndicated, 1991-2004
- Correspondent, The Early Show (also known as The Saturday EarlyShow), CBS, 1999-2002
- Host, From Martha's Kitchen, The Food Network, beginning 1999
- Host, From Martha's Home, HGTV, beginning 2001
- Host, From Martha Stewart's Garden, HGTV, beginning 2001
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Specials
- Host, Holiday Entertaining with Martha Stewart, PBS, 1986
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At Home with Martha Stewart--This Christmas, Lifetime, 1989
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The R.A.C.E., NBC, 1989
- Host, Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays, CBS, 1995
- Host, Martha Stewart's Welcome Home for the Holidays, CBS, 1996
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Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 1996, ABC, 1996
- Host, Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays--The Family Tree, CBS, 1999
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The Great American History Quiz, History Channel, 1999
- Host, Martha Stewart's Christmas Dream, CBS, 2000
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The Great American History Quiz: The Presidents, History Channel,2000
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Julia Child's Kitchen Wisdom, PBS, 2000
- Host, Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays, CBS, 2001
- Judge, Miss USA 2001, CBS, 2001
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Martha Stewart in the Holiday Spirit, PBS, 2001
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Martha Stewart: The Best of Everything, Arts and Entertainment, 2001
- Herself, Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2003, ABC, 2003
- Herself, E! 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment History, E!Entertainment Television, 2003
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Awards Presentations
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The 23rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, CBS, 1996
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The 1997 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV, 1997
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The 18th Annual American Fashion Awards, E! Entertainment Television, 1999
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The 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 2001
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The 31st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC, 2004
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Episodic
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Late Night with David Letterman, NBC, various episodes, 1989-1992
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Late Show with David Letterman, CBS, 1993, various episodes, 1995-2002
- Herself, "Salad Days," Ellen, ABC, 1995
- Herself, "Post-Nasal Dick," 3rd Rock from the Sun (also known as Life As We Know It), NBC, 1996
- Herself, The Howard Stern Show, E! Entertainment Television, 1996
- Herself, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC, 1997
- Herself, "Turkey Day," Cosby, CBS, 1998
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The View, ABC, 2001, 2002
- Herself, ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings (also known asWorld News Tonight with Peter Jennings), ABC, 2004
- Herself, BBC World News (multiple episodes), BBC, 2004
- Appeared in "It's a Good Thing," Biography, Arts and Entertainment; Baking with Julia, PBS; and The Oprah Winfrey Show (also known as Oprah), syndicated.
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Television Work
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Series
- Executive producer and creator, Martha Stewart Living, syndicated,1991-2004
- Creator, From Martha's Kitchen, The Food Network, beginning 1999
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Television Executive Producer
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Specials
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At Home with Martha Stewart--This Christmas, Lifetime, 1989
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Martha Stewart's Welcome Home for the Holidays, CBS, 1996
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Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays--The Family Tree, CBS, 1999
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Martha Stewart's Christmas Dream, CBS, 2000
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Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays, CBS, 2001
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Martha Stewart in the Holiday Spirit, PBS, 2001
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Television Creator
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Specials
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Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays, CBS, 1995
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Martha Stewart's Welcome Home for the Holidays, CBS, 1996
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Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays--The Family Tree, CBS, 1999
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Martha Stewart's Christmas Dream, CBS, 2000
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Martha Stewart's Home for the Holidays, CBS, 2001
- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and the Style Network are slated to produce a series of specials about weddings.
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Film Appearances
- (Uncredited) Herself, What Women Want, Paramount, 2000
- Herself, Big Trouble, Buena Vista, 2002
- Herself, Men in Black II (also known as MIB 2 and MIIB), Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2002
- (Uncredited) Herself, The Corporation, Zeitgeist Films, 2004
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Radio Appearances
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Episodic
- Herself, The Howard Stern Show, 1996
- Appeared in "Ask Martha," a series of sixty-second spots airing on Westwood One stations.
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RECORDINGS
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Videos
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Martha Stewart's Secrets of Entertainment (video series, includesthe videos An Antipasto Party,
A Buffet Party for Family and Friends,
A Formal Dinner Party, and A Holiday Feast for Thanksgivingand Other Festive Occasions), Crown Video, 1988
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Albums
- Various artists, Martha Stewart Baby: Sleepytime, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, 2001
- Stewart's recipes have been included with various sound recordings.
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WRITINGS
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Teleplays
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Specials
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At Home with Martha Stewart--This Christmas, Lifetime, 1989
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Nonfiction
- (With Elizabeth Hawes) Entertaining, photographs by Michael Skottand others, C. N. Potter, 1982
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Martha Stewart's Quick Cook, photographs by Michael Geiger, Clarkson Potter, 1983
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Martha Stewart's Hors D'oeuvres: The Creation and Presentation of Fabulous Finger Foods, photographs by Peter Bosch, C. N. Potter, 1984
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Martha Stewart's Pies and Tarts, photographs by Beth Galton, C. N.Potter, 1985
- (With Hawes) Weddings, photographs by Christopher Baker, C. N. Potter, 1987
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Martha Stewart's Quick Cook Menus: Fifty-Two Meals You Can Make in under an Hour, photographs by Baker, C. N. Potter, 1988
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The Wedding Planner, photographs by Baker, Crown, 1988
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Martha Stewart's Christmas: Entertaining, Decorating, and Giving,photographs by Baker, C. N. Potter, 1989
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Martha Stewart's Gardening, Month by Month, photographs by Elizabeth Zeschin, Clarkson Potter, 1991
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Martha Stewart's New Old House: Restoration, Renovation, Decoration, Clarkson Potter, 1992
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Martha Stewart's Quick Cook: Two Hundred Easy and Elegant Recipes,Crown, 1992
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Holidays: Recipes, Gifts and Decorations, Thanksgiving and Christmas, Clarkson Potter, 1993
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Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining, photographs by Dana Gallagher, Clarkson Potter, 1994
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Handmade Christmas: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Clarkson Potter, 1995
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The Martha Stewart Cookbook: Collected Recipes for Every Day, Clarkson Potter, 1995
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Special Occasions: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Clarkson Potter, 1995
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What to Have for Dinner: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, OxmoorHouse, 1995
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How to Decorate: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Oxmoor House,1996
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Great Parties: Recipes, Menus, and Ideas for Perfect Gatherings: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, C. Potter, 1997
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Martha Stewart's Healthy Quick Cook: Four Seasons of Great Menus to Make Every Day, photographs by James Merrell, C. Potter, 1997
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Desserts: Our Favorite Recipes for Every Season and Every Occasion: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Oxmoor House, 1998
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Decorating Details: Projects and Ideas for a More Comfortable, More Beautiful Home: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, C. Potter, 1998, published as Martha Stewart Living: Decorating Details, Oxmoor House, 1998
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Arranging Flowers: How to Create Beautiful Bouquets in Every Season: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, C. Potter, 1999
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Favorite Comfort Food: A Satisfying Collection of Home Cooking Classics, C. Potter, 1999
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Christmas with Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, 2000
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Martha Stewart Living's Cookbook, 2000
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Halloween: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, Crown, 2001
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Other
- (Creator with Hannah Milman) Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, photographs by William Abranowicz, Oxmoor House, 1996
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Good Things: The Best of Martha Stewart Living, text by Amy Conway, Oxmoor House, 1997
- Author of column "Ask Martha," published in various newspapers; contributor to various periodicals, including Cosmopolitan and Newsweek.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Books
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American Decades 1990-99, Gale, 2001
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Business Leader Profiles for Students, Volume 2, Gale, 2002
- Byron, Christopher M., Martha, Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, John Wiley & Sons, 2002, updated edition, 2003,
- Oppenheimer, Jerry, Martha Stewart--Just Desserts: The Unauthorized Biography, William Morrow, 1997
- Shields, Charles J., Martha Stewart, Chelsea House, 2001
Periodicals
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Business Week, January 17, 2000
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Fortune, February 4, 2002, p. 22
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New Republic, May 13, 1996, pp. 30-35
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Newsweek, December 11, 1995, p. 74
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New York, January 28, 1991
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People Weekly, December 13, 1999, p. 219
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Rosie, June, 2002, pp. 78-79, 82, 84, 86
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Time, June 17, 1996, p. 74
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U.S. News & World Report, March 3, 1997, p. 59
Electronic
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Martha Stewart Omnimedia, http://www.marthastewart.com, May 17, 2004
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