Martha Stewart navigates life with a dash of charm and a helping hand from her friends. The 84-year-old lifestyle maven is no stranger to posting sultry snapshots—what some might call "thirst traps"—and during the Wednesday, Sept. 17, episode of *Today with Jenna & Friends*, she revealed that these provocative posts haven't gone unnoticed.
"Who slid into your DMs after seeing these traps?" co-host Jenna Bush Hager playfully inquired, referring to Stewart's alluring photos.
"Lots of people," Stewart replied with a mischievous grin.
When asked if she was seeing "anyone special," Stewart teased, "No, I’m not dating anyone special. But I have lots of friends, and my friends keep me happy," she concluded with a sly smirk as the co-hosts erupted in laughter.
While Stewart had no qualms discussing her dating life, there was one topic she was less enthusiastic about addressing.
"We need to wish you a happy birthday—you just turned 84," Bush Hager, 43, remarked, referring to Stewart's recent birthday in early August.
"Ugh, why do we need to talk about that?" Stewart quipped, rolling her eyes.
Later, Stewart shared her philosophy on aging, emphasizing her commitment to "aging gracefully" rather than relying on products that tout "anti-aging" benefits.
As for the secret to her youthful radiance, Stewart credited, "Eating well, exercising well, and using the right products."
In addition to her social media presence, Stewart made headlines by gracing the cover of the 2023 *Sports Illustrated Swimsuit* issue—a challenge she embraced without hesitation.
"They're actual bathing suits that I'm wearing—I'm not all covered up," she told *PEOPLE* at the time. "I don’t like caftans. The shots are very glamorous. Probably like any of the models, I would have preferred to wear a really skimpy bikini, but at my age, what I was wearing felt appropriate. Still, they're not cover-up bathing suits—I don’t like those."
Reflecting on her decision to take on the cover in her 80s, Stewart added, "It's important to rise to challenges, whether they're beauty-related, intellectual, or even philanthropic. Being able to stand up and do it—to me—is incredibly fun! And this was accomplishing something that not everyone would dare to attempt."
Stewart was previously married to Andy Stewart from 1961 until their divorce in 1990. She has also had romantic relationships with actor Anthony Hopkins and billionaire Charles Simonyi. After her split with Simonyi in early 2008, the businesswoman has kept her romantic life private.
"I don’t care so much about how you’re feeling. I care about what you’re doing—and it’s always been like that," Stewart said of romantic partners during a 2024 appearance on *The Drew Barrymore Show*. "I always focus on what people are accomplishing with themselves."
When host Barrymore asked if she had "ever been with an idle man," the chef replied bluntly, "Like, just a man not doing anything? No, they don’t interest me," adding firmly, "I wouldn’t even consider it."
