Martha Stewart‘s ex-husband and his wife are speaking out … saying he was in an “abusive” relationship with the businesswoman — this, after Martha admitted to cheating on him.
Shyla Nelson Stewart — wife of Andrew Stewart, who was married to Martha from 1961 to 1990 — released a statement on Facebook before the documentary “Martha” dropped on Netflix … saying she and Andrew have been in a loving relationship for more than a decade.
Shyla says she and her husband enjoy a happy blended family life … with their kids from their previous relationships and grandkids bringing them immense joy.
However, Shyla says Andrew’s life wasn’t always this way … admitting he had dark chapters in his life “including a painful and abusive marriage to Martha.”
While Andrew’s moved on, Shyla says she claims Martha clearly hasn’t … ’cause she’s choosing to publicly air their dirty laundry again almost 35 years after finalizing their divorce.
Shyla and Andrew — who cosigned the Facebook post — seem to throw a little shade at the end of the post … adding they “wish everyone, including Martha herself, the experience of loving and being loved deeply and fully, and the peace that comes from such a love.”
As we told you … Martha made headlines last month when she said in a teaser for “Martha” that women should leave their husbands if they cheat — only for someone on set to remind her she cheated on Andrew.
She replied, “Yeah, but I don’t think Andy ever knew about that” … so, unclear exactly what her moral line is when it comes to stepping out on a spouse. Martha and Andrew share one child … a daughter named Alexis, who was born in 1965.
Sounds like Martha’s ex is trying to move on with his life … even if Martha wants to dredge up the past.