Martha Stewart's ex-husband's life story: Where is Andrew Stewart now?

Martha Stewart's ex-husband's life story: Where is Andrew Stewart now?

Martha Stewart is a retail entrepreneur, author, lawyer, and television personality based in the USA. She has succeeded through various commercial enterprises, including publishing, merchandising, e-commerce, and broadcasting. Martha was married to Andrew Stewart from 1961 to 1990, and many want to learn more about him. What is Martha Stewart's ex-husband's life story?

Martha Stewart (L). Andy Stewart (R).
Martha Stewart attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2024 Issue Release (L). Andy Stewart sat among toy elves in the office (R). Photo: Mike Coppola, Arthur Schatz (modified by author)
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Martha Stewart's ex-husband, Andrew Stewart, is a lawyer and publisher who married Martha Stewart from 1961 to 1990. They met on a blind date when he was a Yale law student. Andrew and Martha enjoyed renovating old homes, such as Turkey Hill Farm in Connecticut, where Martha started her empire.

Andrew Stewart's profile summary

Full nameAndrew Stewart
Nickname Andy
GenderMale
Date of birth11 January 1939
Zodiac signCapricorn
Age85 years old (as of 2024)
Place of birthNew Haven, Connecticut, United States of America
Current residenceUnited States of America
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height5'9" (175 cm)
Weight165 lbs (75 kgs)
Shoe size9 (US)
Marital statusMarried
WifeShyla Nelson Stewart
ChildrenOne
UniversityYale Law School
ProfessionEntrepreneur, lawyer, publisher

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Who is Martha Stewart's ex-husband?

Andrew Stewart is an American entrepreneur, lawyer, and publisher. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, United States of America.

How old is Martha's ex-husband, Andrew?

Andrew Stewart's age is 85 years old as of 2024. He was born on 11 January 1939. His zodiac is Capricorn.

Educational background

The American author attended the University of Virginia and earned a master's degree in law from Columbia University.

What does Andrew Stewart do for a living?

Andy started practising law immediately after law school, but it lasted only briefly. He pursued a career in publishing and held key positions in notable publishing companies, including Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

He later co-founded his publishing house, Stewart, Tabori & Chang, which merged with Abrams Books, solidifying his presence in the publishing industry.

How much is Andrew Stewart's worth?

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According to Fresher Post, Andrew Stewart's net worth is reportedly $1.5 million. He makes most of this from his thriving publishing career and other business ventures. His first wife, Martha, is worth around $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Facts about Andrew Stewart
Top-5 facts about Andrew Stewart. Photo: Arthur Schatz/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Martha Stewart and Andrew Stewart's marriage

Martha Stewart and Andrew Stewart were married for over 25 years before their divorce in 1990. Their love story began in 1960 when he met Martha Stewart on a blind date as a young law student at Yale. A year later, the duo tied the knot in a lavish ceremony.

Their marriage suffered many hiccups. Unfortunately, Martha's fame and busy career as a model and later as a lifestyle guru also strained their relationship. Reports of infidelity on both sides added to the turmoil before a divorce in 1990 ended their nearly three-decade-long marriage.

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The divorce was particularly challenging for Martha, as she once admitted it left her daughter badly wounded, but she rebuilt her life and career. She became a household name in the world of cooking, home decor, and lifestyle, thanks to her books, TV shows, and magazine Martha Stewart Living.

Who is Martha Stewart married to now?

She is currently not married. Who has Martha Stewart been married to? Andrew Stewart is the only man Martha has been officially married to, and there is no news that she has remarried since they divorced.

However, she dated actor Anthony Hopkins for some time and became romantically involved with a tech billionaire, Charles Simonyi, who worked for Microsoft for about 15 years.

Robyn Fairclough and Andrew Stewart's marriage

Three years after the divorce, Andy, who started a romantic relationship with Robyn Fairclough Stewart, married her. Robyn used to be Martha's assistant and was 21 years younger than him.

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Is Andrew Stewart still married to Robyn Fairclough?

No. Their marriage lasted a while, and they eventually divorced.

Who is Andrew Stewart married to now?

He is married to Shyla Nelson Stewart. The lovebirds married in 2015. Andrew Stewart's wife, Shyla Nelson, is a writer, president, and chief executive officer of Fieldstone Publishing. She is also passionate about the environment and advocates for its conservation while describing herself as an artist.

Who are Andrew Stewart's children?

Andy has six children from his first and current marriages. He had one girl, Alexis, with his first wife, Martha, and another five with Shyla. Alexis is more talked about than all his children as she is a writer who hides nothing regarding her relationship with her parents while growing up.

Alexis was born in New York City in 1965 and was already an adult when her parents finalised their divorce. In her 2021 book titled Whateverland: Learning to Live Here, she admitted that her childhood was not the fairytale that people thought it to be.

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She also admitted to some part of her sour relationship with her parents, describing herself as cynical and pessimistic.

Is Alexis Stewart married now?

She is currently single, though she was married once to John Robert Cuti, a lead guitar player for The Inflatables music band and lawyer. They were together between 1997 and 2003, but their divorce was finalised before the end of 2004.

Alexis has a son, Jude, born on 8 March 2011, and a daughter, Trum, born on 9 March 2012, but neither is from her marriage to Cuti. She had her children through gestational surrogacy.

Martha Stewart (L) and Andrew Stewart (R) outside their home.
Caterer Martha Stewart and husband, publisher Andy Stewart, outside their home on 24 March 1980. Photo: Arthur Schatz
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Is Andrew Stewart alive?

Andy is alive and doing well. He celebrated his 85th birthday on 11 January 2024. He and his wife, Shyla, own residences in different parts of the US, including California and Vermont.

What happened to Martha Stewart's ex-husband?

Since his divorce from Martha, Andy has been married twice. He currently serves as the publisher for Publisher Emeritus of Fieldstone Publishing. Andrew works alongside his third wife, Shyla Nelson.

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Trivia

  • Andrew Stewart and Martha Stewart met on a blind date.
  • Andrew Stewart has been married twice since his divorce from Martha.
  • He and Martha stayed in a farmhouse that was constructed in 1805.
  • Martha Stewart's husband's photos are available on Getty Images.
  • He is not active on social media platforms.

Martha Stewart's ex-husband, Andrew Stewart, now enjoys a peaceful marriage away from the public's prying eyes, contrary to what he experienced as Martha Stewart's husband. He shares a similar passion for publishing with his current wife, who does not fail to sing his praise.

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