Martha Stewart’s ex-husband Andrew “Andy” Stewart and his wife Sheila Nelson Stewart have broken their silence about the lifestyle mogul’s claims in the new documentary “Martha.”
In Netflix movies Martha, 83 years old; She accused Andrew of numerous affairs during their 29 years of marriage and also revealed that she had been unfaithful to him.
“Young women, take my advice,” Martha, who was married to Andrew from 1961 to 1990, says in the documentary trailer. “If you’re married and your husband starts cheating, he’s a slob.” . “Get out of that marriage.”
Andrew and Shyla shared their reactions in a statement signed by the pair and posted to Facebook ahead of the documentary’s October 30 release.
Martha Stewart’s ex-husband Andrew Stewart and his wife Sheila Nelson Stewart have responded to claims made by the lifestyle mogul in the documentary ‘Martha.’ (Shayla Nelson Stewart Facebook | Netflix)
“Hello FB family – this will be my first and only public comment on this topic. This is the only place I am sharing this as I am not active on any other social media platforms. “Shyla wrote in her post. on her page.
She continued, “As you know, my husband Andrew Stewart – A brilliant publisher, professional naturalist and nature photographer, and one of the gentlest, most soft-spoken and kind people I have ever known.”
Shyla added, “No one was more surprised than us when, after being introduced as colleagues almost 12 years ago, our connection blossomed into a deep and everlasting love.”
“Through our shared commitment to the Earth and family at its center, Andy and I have built a life of beauty, meaning, productivity and purpose, infused with genuine love. We have a family of five wonderful adult children, three loving grandchildren, extended family, and many dear friends.”
She went on to talk about Andrew’s past, writing that she and her husband had gone through some difficult times before they fell in love.
“Before the happy times in his life, Andy had some dark sides, including some painful and humiliating moments. Marriage to Martha (Like Martha Stewart) It ended almost 40 years ago.” Shyla insisted.
She continued, “While Andy is quietly moving on with his life, Martha appears to be publicly reaffirming their marriage, including in a suggestive comment in the trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary.”
Martha and Andrew were married from 1961 to 1990. (2024 Martha Stewart/Provided by Netflix)
Shyla added, “The juxtaposition of Andy’s childhood and the joyful, purpose-driven, loving marriage we live today is amazing.” “Every day we publicly express our gratitude for our love and our life together.
“We both wish Martha, herself and everyone, the experience of loving and being loved deeply and fully, and the peace that comes from such love,” she concluded in a post featuring a photo of herself and Andrew.
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Shyla is president and CEO of Fieldstone Publishing, and Andrew is publisher emeritus, according to the company’s website.
Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Martha and Andrew and Shyla for comment.
Martha accused Andrew of prolific affairs and revealed that she had been unfaithful to him. (Arthur Schatz/Getty Images)
In the documentary, Martha recalled that Andrew, with whom she shares daughter Alexis, had an affair while they were married.
Martha claimed that Andrew “had many other girlfriends” and was “unsatisfied at home.” She also accused him of having an affair with her former assistant Robyn Fairclough.
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In May 1993, three years after his divorce from Martha, Andrew married Fairclough, who was 21 years younger than him, but they later divorced.
In the movie, Martha reveals that she kissed the girl. stranger in the cathedral She and Andrew honeymooned in Florence, Italy.
Additionally, Martha admitted she had “a very brief affair with a very attractive Irishman”, but told the film’s director RJ Cutler that Andrew had no idea about it.
But Cutler said Andrew confirmed he knew about the affair and shared that Martha “confessed” to him.
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“He said he wasn’t lost. From marriage “Until you tell me you’re already lost.” Cutler said.
“Oh, that’s not true. “I don’t think so.” Martha answered.
‘Martha’ is available to stream on Netflix.
Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume.
