Martha Stewart, a prominent lifestyle figure, recently shared insights into her views on aging, relationships, and maintaining her appearance as she marks her 85th birthday. Known for her natural approach to aging, Stewart has consistently avoided plastic surgery.

Natural Aging Approach

In an interview with People magazine, Stewart confirmed her long-standing stance against plastic surgery. “I have not had any plastic surgery at all. I don’t think I need it,” she stated. Instead, she relies on skincare routines, facial treatments, and healthy living habits to look after her appearance. Stewart admitted to using fillers occasionally for maintenance, visiting for touch-ups around every four months. She emphasized her preference for maintenance, stating, “I’m not getting boobs done and hips and butts and stuff like that.”

Changing Views on Relationships

Stewart also reflected on how her outlook on relationships has evolved over time. Companionship, once significant, has become less critical for her as she ages. She remarked about those with happy marriages, saying, “Now, it’s less important. The older you get, the less you really need a mate, I think.” Avoiding potential burdens of caring for an older, ailing partner aligns with her thoughts on personal independence.

Celebrating Milestone Birthdays

Stewart’s 85th birthday included a moment of relaxation at her Maine property. She shared a photo of herself in a hot tub, surrounded by the peaceful environment, noting her plans to enjoy it daily. “Invigorating, restorative, therapeutic, relaxing,” she wrote.

Fans reacted positively, filling her comments with admiration. Stewart’s perspective on turning 85 is that “Eighty-five is just a number; that’s all I consider it.” Her focus remains on continued learning without the need for grand celebrations.

Lifestyle and Routine

Stewart attributes her youthful appearance to her disciplined lifestyle, including healthy eating, minimal alcohol, non-smoking habits, and regular exercise. Daily activities like horseback riding contribute to her regimen. She maintains a meticulous schedule, starting her day at 3 a.m. with puzzles.

Enduring Work Ethic

Even with her accomplishments, Stewart strives for perfection and juggles multiple tasks. Despite her success, she admits a desire for more free time, a luxury she currently lacks. Stewart, a self-made billionaire, built an empire from modeling and catering to authoring over 100 cookbooks and leading retail ventures.

Her career also includes becoming the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model at 81 and developing her home intelligence app, Hint. Stewart’s pursuit of new ventures continues, challenging the notion of possession. As she said, “No, I don’t have everything I want.” Her expanding portfolio reflects a relentless drive to innovate and maintain relevance.