Martha Stewart Was the First Self-Made Female Billionaire in the U.S. Here's How She Built Her Net Worth

Martha Stewart prepares the Classic Beyond Breakfast Sausage with Spinach and Sweet Onion Frittata on March 10, 2020 in New York City.Photo:Getty Getty Martha Stewartis one of the most iconic businesswomen in the U.S., and her net worth reflects that. The renowned homemaker built her brand off of her cooking shows, homeware lines and media empire. In 1976, Stewart started her own catering business and, within six years, was connected to Alan Mirken, the head of Crown Publishing Group, who was impressed with her chef skills and contacted her to write a cookbook.

Martha Stewart Wore This Cool Pants Style for the Second Fall in a Row — They’re Comfier Than You’d Expect

Photo:BACKGRID BACKGRID Martha Stewartis one smart cookie — she knows thatfall pants are officially game again. Last week, the 83-year-old wore a pair of black faux leather pants for an appearance onThe Drew Barrymore Show, which just so happens to be my favorite style of bottoms. This is the second time I’ve seen her in them —the first was last October— and in the meantime, she’s still been rocking leather-looking bottoms withboth goldandsilver pairs.

Martha Stewart's Granddaughter's Friends Send Her Sweet Thank You Notes for Hosting Girls' Weekend Instead of 'Going to the Spa'

Martha Stewart shares thank-you notes from her granddaughter’s friends.Photo:Vivien Killilea/Getty; Martha Stewart/InstagramMartha Stewartis looking back on a special weekend with her granddaughter’s friends.On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the celebrity chef, 83, shared a carousel of photos onher Instagramthat included snaps of thank-you notes she received from her 13-year-old granddaughter Jude’s friends after hosting a girls' weekend for them at her home.“Beautiful thank you notes from my weekend guests (age 13) at the farm!

Martha Stewart's Silver Pants Are So Smart for the Holidays — Get the Look from $22

Photo:Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty; People; Abercrombie & Fitch Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty; People; Abercrombie & Fitch ’Tis the season to give your denim collection a festive refresh — according toMartha Stewart’slatest outfit, that is. Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty While this isn’t the first time Stewart has broken out metallic pants in recent weeks — she wore asimilar gold pairback in September — there’s no denying that these silver jeans, in particular, would make a smart addition to any holiday wardrobe.

Martha Stewart’s Home Line Is Secretly on Sale at Amazon, and Prices Start at $4

Photo:Jason Mendez/Getty Images; People; AmazonMartha Stewartknows a thing or two about creating an inviting home. Luckily, her home and kitchen essentials line is on sale at Amazon just in time for afall refresh.Amazon quietly dropped deals on best-sellers from theMartha Stewart brand. Whether you’re looking for home upgrades or hosting must-haves, there are plenty of items on sale for up to 60 percent off. We pulled together standout deals on comfy bedding, gorgeous cookware, handy kitchen utensils, and more.