New York Post Columnist Refers To Martha Stewart As ‘Petty And Abusive’

In the new Netflix documentary Martha, lifestyle icon Martha Stewart didn’t hold back when discussing New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who had notoriously covered Stewart’s high-profile 2004 securities fraud trial.
The trial led to Stewart’s conviction on charges of conspiracy, obstruction, and making false statements, culminating in her imprisonment.

Martha Sewart’s Sharp Words for Peyser

Reflecting on Peyser’s reporting, Stewart recalled the columnist as a “New York Post lady… looking so smug,” criticizing Peyser for her harsh commentary during the trial. Stewart went so far as to declare in the documentary, “She is dead now, thank goodness.”

Yet, in an ironic twist, Peyser is very much alive and responds publicly to Stewart’s jab with her own sharp words.

Peyser, known for her strong opinions, initially dubbed Stewart the “Domestic Dominatrix” and described her as playing the victim throughout the legal process.

At the time, Peyser’s pieces for the New York Post were unapologetically critical, even poking fun at Stewart’s courtroom appearance with remarks like, “dun-colored spike heels and a shapeless smock — looking like a gardener who moonlights as a dominatrix.” Peyser also accused Stewart of staging a “carefully scripted pose” for sympathy.

Peyser’s Strong Comeback

In her latest article, Peyser clapped back, humorously remarking, “Even if the Domestic Dominatrix thinks she’s finished me off… she’s still fantasizing about (plotting?) my grisly demise.”

Peyser asserted she was merely a “cameo” in Martha, but Stewart’s portrayal seemed “petty and abusive,” emphasizing Stewart’s reputation as a “beautiful, creative, and temperamental” personality, though one Peyser believes to be “dangerously preoccupied” with her.

As Stewart revisited her trial and subsequent time in prison, which saw her swapping luxury for polyester-blend bunk beds and “bottom bunks,” she spared no critique for Peyser’s enduring role in her story.

Fans of Martha reacted with both amusement and support on social media, with one commenting, “I don’t care, I love Martha!” Another shared, “Martha literally has me scream-laughing on this Netflix documentary,” embracing Stewart’s candid attitude.

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An Unfiltered Rivalry Rekindled

Peyser’s sharp retort was highlighted in her recent Post piece titled, “Hey Martha Stewart, you gloated about the death of a Post columnist — but I’m alive, (expletive)!” There, she continued her critique, remarking that even two decades later, Stewart still harbors a unique “fury” toward her.

Peyser humorously pointed out that Stewart’s lingering resentment extended far beyond her family or business but remained fixated on Peyser herself.

Stewart’s defiance in Martha and Peyser’s witty responses has reignited public fascination with their storied rivalry, a dynamic blending personal animosity and professional scrutiny.

In Stewart’s latest documentary, she’s proving, once again, that she’s unfiltered, unapologetic, and ever-commanding of the spotlight.

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