Martha Stewart at Old Bags Luncheon

Martha Stewart fans know all about her, but even her most devoted followers were surprised to learn that she once babysat for Yogi Berra.

Speakers Martha Stewart and Fernando Wong during Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers. (Photos by BFA)

Stewart was the headliner at the Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers, where 500 women shopped previously owned handbags for charity. 

The ladies, besides learning that Martha worked for the Yankee’s hall of fame catcher, were told she was a native of Nutley, N.J., a fashion model and a Barnard College student.

Martha’s middle name is Helen. Her favorite rapper is Eminem. Her favorite drink is a martini — “but I only drink one a week,” she said. I think she was joking. 

Live auction.

The crowd also learned she has written 99 books, has a restaurant in Las Vegas, and owns five horses, 17 pheasants, 21 geese, four dogs, and one cat. 

Stewart, 81, who looked great in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, revealed she prepared for the shoot by performing Pilates four times a week for three months.

Not a huge fan of monogamy, Stewart said, “If you want to be happy for a year, get a spouse. If you want to be happy for a decade, get a dog. If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, get a garden.” 

Martha Stewart with honoree Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger (right)
and Tommy Hilfiger (center).