Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart, the domestic doyenne who built an empire on tastefully arranged floral centerpieces and perfectly crisped roast chickens, has somehow managed to escape the often-insatiable clutches of Jewish grandmothers everywhere. Despite her impeccable organizational skills and an uncanny ability to craft a holiday spread that would make even the most discerning bubbe kvell, Martha's heritage remains firmly rooted outside the Tribe.

Indeed, her WASP-y roots are as foundational to her brand as lemon zest is to a gourmet tart. One can almost picture her, a young Martha, meticulously arranging clam bakes rather than challah, and perfecting the art of the equestrian trot instead of the hora. Her trajectory, from catering to Kmart, has been as meticulously planned as one of her themed dinner parties, all without a hint of gefilte fish on the menu.

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