Martha Stewart has revealed the intriguing beginnings of her unexpecteԀ friendship with rapper Snoop Dogg. This week, the 81-year-old icon made headlines as the oldest cover model for Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit issue.

In an interview published on Monday with Sports Illustrated, Stewart received a text message from none other than the renowned rapper behind “Gin and Juice.”

Reading enthusiastically from her phone, Stewart quoted Snoop Dogg’s message, “Love you! Coming right up.” This prompted her to share the narrative of how their remarkable friendship unfolded.

Their paths initially crossed in 2008 when Snoop Dogg appeared on her cooking show, “The Martha Stewart Show.” Stewart was initially drawn to the musician’s “nice giggle” and his authentic enthusiasm for learning. Reflecting on the encounter, she expressed admiration for Snoop’s dedicated approach, which resonated with her.

Their bond deepened when they found themselves seated next to each other at the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber in 2015. Stewart fondly recalled Snoop Dogg’s continuous smoking during rehearsals, highlighting how his secondhand smoke contributed to the lively atmosphere and added to the overall enjoyment of the event.

Despite initial reservations, the viral success of the Comedy Central Roast, accumulating billions of views globally, solidified their connection.

Over the past decade, Stewart and Snoop Dogg have maintained a close friendship, collaborating on various projects. Notably, they co-hosted their own VH1 variety show, “Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party,” from 2016 to 2020, featuring celebrity guests such as Seth Rogen, Jamie Foxx, and Matthew McConaughey.

The dynamic duo also joined forces as co-hosts for the Puppy Bowl for two consecutive years, and Snoop Dogg was the inaugural guest on “The Martha Stewart Podcast.”

Now gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s latest issue, Martha Stewart shared her perspective on age, acknowledging the historic nature of her appearance. Despite being the oldest model featured, she emphasized that age doesn’t define her оutlооk on life or friendships. Stewart encouraged a focus on actions, thoughts, and character rather than age, underscoring the importance of continually building a legacy through ongoing efforts.

In her own words, Stewart concluded, “Legacy is what you’re doing right now, tomorrow, next week, the week after. Keep it going for as long as you can because it might be better than anything you’ve done before.”