Martha Stewart Clarifies Journalist Comments in Documentary

Martha Stewart sparked controversy in her Netflix documentary when she expressed relief over the death of a journalist who covered her 2004 insider trading trial, stating, 'she's dead now, thank goodness.' This remark led to speculation, particularly from New York Post columnist Andrea Peyser, who assumed Stewart was referring to her. However, Stewart clarified that her comment was aimed at Constance Hays, a New York Times reporter who passed away in 2006 from cancer. Stewart criticized Hays for her negative portrayal during the trial, emphasizing her dislike for the journalist's coverage. Despite not naming Peyser in her documentary, Stewart rebuked her for wrongly assuming she was the target of the comment. The incident has attracted significant media attention, including references on shows like 'Saturday Night Live.'