Martha Stewart Calls Ex-Husband Andy a ‘Jerk’ Years After Divorce

The tension between the former couple traces back to a painful separation that Martha claims was initiated entirely by Andy. After nearly thirty years of marriage, she describes feeling discarded, noting that he treated her like a "castaway" while she was in her prime. The finalization of their divorce in 1990 followed a grueling two-year legal battle, a period of conflict that left a lasting impression on the businesswoman. She admitted she never bothered to read the final settlement documents, dismissing the legal correspondence as the actions of a man she now bluntly labels a "jerk."

Their relationship began with promise when the two met on a blind date while Andy was a Yale law student. However, the marriage eventually buckled under the weight of professional ambition and mutual infidelity. While Andy later remarried—choosing Martha’s former assistant, Robyn Fairclough—Martha has remained single. She continues to maintain a rigorous professional schedule that takes precedence over romance, noting that she has no interest in partners seeking a traditional caregiver. Despite her history with high-profile figures like Anthony Hopkins and Charles Simonyi, she remains selective, armed with a specific list of requirements for any potential future companion.