Martha Stewart begins prison term on October 8, 2004.
On October 8, 2004, Martha Stewart reported to the Federal Prison Camp in Alderson, West Virginia, to commence her five-month prison sentence. Her imprisonment began a significant personal upheaval, serving her time in what the media dubbed "Camp Cupcake." Despite her incarceration, Stewart remained a public figure, preparing for a reinvigorated return to the business world, embodying the resilience that would later be detailed in her comeback.