Martha Stewart's rise to fame filled a maternal vacuum for many women, inspiring both devotion and envy, especially as motherhood's expectations evolved.
Despite being known for homemaking, Stewart expressed ambivalence about motherhood, saying, 'It turns out it's not at all natural to be a mother.'
Stewart is referred to as 'the original influencer,' highlighting how she shaped domestic life and purchasing trends even before social media existed.
Oprah Winfrey encapsulated the frustrations many felt about Stewart's lifestyle, questioning, 'Who has the time for all of this?'
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