Martha Stewart news
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The gist
AARP named Martha Stewart No. 1 in its Top Influencers Over 50 on Sept. 24.
The title lands as she expands into beauty, tea service and candles at 85.
Background
Martha Stewart built her name from a cookbook deal after catering a book release party, following earlier work as a stockbroker and a catering business. Her brand took a hit after a 2004 conviction and five-month prison stint over a stock trade, but she rebuilt through crafts, talk-and-cooking shows, meal kits, a New York City café and Martha-branded houses. In 2026 she keeps adding ventures, from a skincare line to a Las Vegas tea service and a T.J. Maxx candle line.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2022The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas held its grand opening in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- 2023Stewart appeared on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover, described as very viral.
- 2024Her 2004 conviction and five-month prison stint relating to a stock trade were noted as having hit her brand.
- Feb 3, 2026Stewart attended the FX 'Love Story' premiere in New York City.
- 2026 -07Over a weekend she hosted a 4th of July party titled 'An Evening on Jay Street: Celebrating an Unsung Founder at America's 250,' honoring former Justice John Jay, serving Snoop Dogg's branded gin and a flag cake she says yielded 250 servings; she tapped Chef Molly Wenk and food content director Sarah Carey to make the cake.
- Sep 22, 2026Elm Biosciences launched Elemental Lip Serum, retailing for $45 in four shades: Blush, Petal, Mocha, and Clear.
- Sep 24, 2026AARP published 'Martha Stewart: The Queen of All Influencers,' naming her No. 1 in its Top Influencers Over 50; the interview included her comments on homemaking and aging, and she discussed spending three days with YouTuber MrBeast.
- Sep 25, 2026Neon Feast and Vegas Happy Hour highlighted the Martha Stewart Tea Service at The Bedford at Paris Las Vegas, served every Friday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., with tiers at $65, $87 and $170.
- Sep 28, 2026Homes & Gardens reported Stewart's birch tree taper candles for T.J. Maxx, priced under $10.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- AARP named Stewart No. 1 in its Top Influencers Over 50, calling her 'The Queen of All Influencers.'
- Stewart
- She said homemaking 'can be very beautiful, it can be sexy, it can be intriguing, it can be intellectual,' and that 'you can be very attractive at any age; you don't have to become a frump.'
- Stewart
- On influencers generally she asked, 'Are they really influencing, or are they just wasting people's time?'