Martha Stewart Misidentifies Journalist Andrea Peyser as Dead in Documentary, Prompting Amusing Retort

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08/11/2024 18h27

### Martha Stewart Erroneously Declares Journalist Andrea Peyser Dead

In a surprising turn of events, Martha Stewart erroneously declared journalist Andrea Peyser deceased during a new documentary, despite Peyser being very much alive. This claim was made during the airing of Stewart's film "Martha" on October 30.

Stewart, 83, mentioned the New York Post columnist while discussing her high-profile trial in 2004, a case that remains a significant chapter in her career. Stewart remarked, “Peyser is dead now, thank goodness,” referring to Andrea Peyser, who is renowned for her coverage of the trial.

Swiftly responding to Stewart’s comment, Peyser used her latest column to clarify her continued existence with a sharp retort, “I’m alive, b*tch!” Peyser has been with the New York Post since 1989 and has authored no fewer than eight articles in 2024 alone.

Martha Stewart's conviction in 2004 stemmed from providing false information to the FBI amid an insider trading probe. In the film, Stewart recounted the dramatic moments of her trial, revealing emotional details such as her daughter fainting when the guilty verdict was announced. Stewart expressed her frustration over the critical pieces Peyser penned throughout the legal proceedings, describing her as the "New York Post lady."

In her latest column, Peyser confirmed her presence in the courtroom and involvement in covering Stewart’s trial. She humorously addressed Stewart's error, expressing not anger but sadness over the bitterness expressed by Stewart. Peyser reflected on Stewart's comments with a blend of irony and pity, underscoring the oddity of the situation.

This incident highlights the lingering tensions from one of the most talked-about trials, bringing into focus the strained relationship between the public figure and the journalist who chronicled her legal battles.

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