Martha Stewart's Upcoming Autobiography Set To Expose More Than Her Documentary

Martha Stewart’s Netflix documentary, which garnered significant attention for its candid revelations, is only the beginning, the lifestyle mogul recently indicated.

In a recent interview, Stewart teased that her forthcoming autobiography would offer even more insight into her life, with Random House slated to publish the book in two years.

While details remain under wraps, Martha Stewart’s comments suggest a deeper dive into her personal and professional journey.

At 83 years old, Martha Stewart shows no signs of slowing down. After unveiling her 100th cookbook earlier this year, she has now announced another major project—her autobiography. The surprising news came during an interview co-hosted by her close friend and business partner, Snoop Dogg.

Stewart shared that the autobiography will offer a detailed look into her life, full of personal stories and reflections. "It’s a fun book," she said, “with all the wonderful things I’ve done in my life.”

“I just signed the contract as we speak," she said on the "Today" show in October. "Random House is publishing it in two years. I call it an autobiography. It’s not exactly a memoir. It’s a fun book and all the wonderful, wonderful things I’ve done in my life and all the stories. Nothing has told the story yet."

The book is set to be published by Penguin Random House in two years.

On Thursday, November 14, Stewart appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," where the host asked her about her thoughts on the documentary, "Martha."

Stewart expressed satisfaction with R.J. Cutler’s portrayal of her life and career. Yet, she hinted that her upcoming book would provide a more comprehensive and personal account, promising revelations that extend beyond what was shared in the film.

“The documentary is fine,” she told Fallon. “It left out a lot, so I’m going to go talk to them about maybe doing version two."

"There’s a lot more to my life. I mean, you know, I’ve lived a long time and I just thought, you know, maybe we’ve left out some stuff," she added, hinting that her upcoming autobiography will release even more secrets than her documentary.

With 100 cookbooks to her name, a long-running magazine, multiple product lines, and a television empire, Martha Stewart has certainly left her mark on the lifestyle space.

“It still feels like a lot of work and I’m busy all the time,” Stewart told Hoda and Jenna last month. "I work seven days a week and it’s great because really and truly, I have a lot to teach. And I think by doing the books, by doing the special issue magazines that we’re doing, the Halloween issues, it inspires a lot of people all over the county and all over the world really."

The eye-opening documentary delves into Martha Stewart's personal life, offering revealing details about her marriage to ex-husband Andy. It sheds light on the couple's challenges, including infidelity, and explores the early dynamics of their relationship.

Additionally, the film takes a candid look at Stewart's time in federal prison, following her conviction on charges such as conspiracy and obstruction of justice in connection with the sale of stocks.

Stewart's legal troubles began over two decades ago, during the height of her career.

At the time, her media empire, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, had gone public in 1999, making Stewart the first female self-made billionaire in the United States. However, just a few years later, she became embroiled in a scandal involving insider trading, a controversy that ultimately led to her prison sentence.

After selling her stake in ImClone Systems, a biopharmaceutical company, in December 2001, investigators questioned her about the trade in early 2002. Both Stewart and her stockbroker, Peter Bacanovic, insisted that they had no insider information driving the sale. However, federal prosecutors later alleged that Stewart, who had been a stockbroker herself, and Bacanovic had acted on non-public knowledge when making the trade. They were also accused of lying to investigators about the circumstances surrounding the sale.

In 2004, Martha Stewart was convicted on multiple felony charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice, in connection with an insider trading investigation. After serving five months, she was released from prison in 2005.