Martha Stewart, the beloved American lifestyle icon, is giving fans a glimpse of a vintage moment ahead of her debut as co-host of NBC’s new reality competition series, Yes, Chef! In a captivating black-and-white photo, Stewart poses alongside a cow with sweeping long hair — a look that fans never knew they needed.
Stewart’s website, a go-to destination for all things cooking, gardening, and lifestyle, also serves as a nostalgic archive filled with throwback photos of the star. In this particular image, she strikes a stunning pose, reminiscent of her early modeling days in the 1960s, a period when she had recently become a mother to her daughter, Alexis, born in 1965. The cow in the photo also seems to steal the show with its own handsome appearance.
In a recent interview for her website, Stewart shared her love for farmyard animals, saying, “Ever since I’ve owned a house, I’ve craved backyard farmyard animals.”
Although the exact date of the photo remains unknown, Stewart reflected on the simpler days of modeling, explaining, “During my modeling days, we didn’t have a team of stylists for photo shoots. I had to do my hair myself.” Fans, it seems, wouldn’t mind if Stewart ever decided to bring back her signature long hair. However, that might require wearing a hairnet on set, especially for her upcoming role on Yes, Chef!
The highly anticipated series will premiere on NBC on Monday, April 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, following a new episode of The Voice. In Yes, Chef!, Stewart co-hosts alongside renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés. The two have known each other for years, although their relationship has evolved over time.
“We had known each other for many years, but not a close relationship in any way,” Stewart told PEOPLE in April 2025. “I’ve eaten at most of his restaurants and have always been very impressed with his work, both in the kitchen and through his humanitarian efforts.”
Andrés, who shares an endearing bond with Stewart, added, “Martha has the most beautiful sarcasm ever. She can deliver anything to anybody with just a smile. She has powers. I say the same thing and they look at me like, ‘Excuse me?’ She says the same thing and they laugh. That’s a power!”
With the premiere of Yes, Chef! right around the corner, fans are eager to see the dynamic between these two culinary legends. Until then, viewers can look forward to a new chapter in Stewart’s already legendary career.
