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Martha Stewart was a stockbroker turned lifestyle guru, released book in 1980s before launching into fame

Stewart has been the face of many TV shows over the years, including one with rapper Snoop Dogg

By Ashlyn Messier Fox News
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    Martha Stewart's lifestyle brand is one followed by millions. Her brand includes cookbooks, cookware, furniture, television shows and more. Through her books, shows and other appearances, she teaches about numerous lifestyle aspects, such as cooking, gardening, cleaning, healthy living, hosting and more. (CBS via Getty Images)

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    Martha Stewart spent five months in prison, and five months under house arrest in 2004 for insider trading after selling her large stake in ImClone Systems, a biopharmaceutical company, in December 2001. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

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    Martha Stewart's reach extends into many different channels, with radio shows, TV programs, magazines, books and in-store products being released by the businesswoman through the years. (L. Busacca/WireImage for Sirius Satellite Radio)

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    Martha Stewart has published 100 books over the course of her career, beginning with her first, "Entertaining" in 1982. Many of her books, like "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook," are full of recipes for her readers to try. Her newest release is "Martha: The Cookbook." (Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

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    Martha Stewart was married to Andrew Stewart, a student at Yale Law School at the time of their nuptials, in 1961. They had a daughter, Alexis, in 1965. The pair divorced in 1990. (Virginia Sherwood/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

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    Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg have been a part of a budding friendship over recent years. They first met in 2008, when Snoop Dogg was a guest on "The Martha Stewart Show." They have since paired up for the cooking show "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party" and judged a food competition together called "Snoop and Martha's Very Tasty Halloween." (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

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    Today, Martha Stewart continues to share her knowledge with millions. She mainly does so through her online blog, written publications and TV show appearances. She also has a wide arrangement of products for sale online and in-store. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)

Martha Stewart was born on Aug. 3, 1941 in New Jersey. Before becoming the face of her popular lifestyle brand, she was a stockbroker on Wall Street. 

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in history and architectural history at Barnard College, marrying Andrew Stewart and becoming a stockbroker on Wall Street, she then transitioned into a new career by opening a catering company. 

In 1982, the first of many Stewart books was released called "Entertaining," all about how to host gatherings big and small. 

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Then came Stewart's lifestyle magazine, that was published by Time Publishing Ventures, and her syndicated TV show, "Martha Stewart Living." 

From there, Stewart began launching different product lines focused around housewares. 

This all led up to Stewart's company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, going public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1999. 

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Stewart's career was halted in 2004 when she spent five months in prison and five months under house arrest. 

Her jail time was connected to her involvement in insider trading back in December 2001, when she sold her large stake in ImClone Systems, a biopharmaceutical company, the day before they announced negative news. 

After serving her sentence, Stewart started to become part of the public eye once again. 

She has maintained a TV presence over the years, on shows like "Martha Bakes" and "Bakeaway Camp with Martha Stewart." 

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The lifestyle expert has also teamed up with Snoop Dogg on many occasions, including for the TV series, "Martha & Snoop's Potluck Party Challenge." 

"I've never met anyone like Martha Stewart," Snoop Dogg previously told Rolling Stone. "When we come together, it's a natural combination of love, peace and harmony."

In addition to her own TV shows and appearances, Stewart has also released 100 books over the years. Her books cover many categories, including recipes, organizational tips and more.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital. 

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