Martha Stewart: Her Lifestyle Empire, Family and ImClone Case

Martha Stewart is an American businesswoman, author and television personality who built a lifestyle brand spanning books, magazines, television and retail. Born in Jersey City in 1941, she studied art and architectural history at Barnard College and began her career as a model before starting a catering business in the 1970s. Her first book, *Entertaining*, became a bestseller. She later expanded her business into a magazine, television programmes and other media. She married Andrew Stewart in 1961; they had one daughter, Alexis, and divorced in 1990. In 2004, Stewart was convicted of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and making false statements in connection with the sale of ImClone Systems shares. A securities fraud charge had been dismissed. She served five months in prison and completed her sentence under house arrest. Estimates of her net worth vary, so a single figure may not be reliable.

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