Martha Stewart has never been one to mince words — especially when it comes to the people who’ve helped build her empire.
During a recent appearance at the International Association of Culinary Professionals event in Brooklyn last week, the 84-year-old lifestyle icon turned the spotlight on her longtime publicist and close friend, Susan Magrino.
“There was building. There was rebuilding a business. There’s also been my boyfriends that she’s kept out of Page Six,” Stewart said to the audience with a grin per Page Six, adding that Magrino “knows where all the bodies are buried, in Turkey Hill and in Bedford, and elsewhere.” The comment drew laughter from the crowd, but it also showed the deep trust and loyalty between the two women. Stewart even shared that she calls Magrino every day to “keep her on her toes.”
According to the outlet, Max Tucci, owner of Tuccis and Delmonico’s, introduced Stewart before she presented Magrino with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, surprising her with the honor. Stewart went on to praise Magrino’s work ethic, recalling how she once advised her to take a family loan to launch her agency. “She paid her dad back within a year, and I congratulated her and I was very proud of her,” Stewart said, noting that Magrino’s business has since “expanded exponentially.”
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Of course, Stewart couldn’t resist slipping in a playful jab at her friend’s culinary skills, quipping, “She is not the cook, however… maybe after the 40 years alongside me, she’ll take up cooking and become proficient at that.”
In a recent E! News interview, Stewart shifted from industry accolades to her other area of expertise — holiday hosting. The homemaking icon advised that preparation is everything. “Be careful about being organized for your holiday entertaining,” she said, warning that waiting until the last minute can make the season “unbelievably difficult.” Stewart also suggested ordering your turkey early and sticking to recipes you already know work. “Don’t experiment on your guests,” she added with a laugh.
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