It was a much-needed confidence boost for Stewart, who had her heart broken in 2008 by her failed engagement to 75-year-old billionaire Charles Simonyi, who eventually married much younger Swedish model Lisa Persdotter, 44.
Source said: “It shook Martha’s confidence and she resigned herself to the fact that she wasn’t getting married. She thought she couldn’t compete in the dating market!”
After the Sports Illustrated issue reminded her that she was a force to be reckoned with on the dating scene, Stewart reportedly started sending out bottles. its brand wine to singles – and even posted thirst quenchers on social media.