Kate Mara Reveals Surprise Martha Stewart Appearance at Intimate Birthday Bash

Kate Mara revealed that Martha Stewart unexpectedly showed up at a small birthday celebration earlier this year. Mara turned 43 on February 27 and rented a neighborhood movie theater for a Wuthering Heights screening with close friends.

Birthday screening and theater mix-up

The theater received a call from Martha Stewart’s assistant asking to rent the space that night. A new employee misunderstood and thought Kate Mara had already booked the showing.

The venue emailed Mara to apologize and warn her that Martha might call. Mara initially assumed Stewart would only offer birthday wishes.

Martha Stewart’s request and arrival

Mara’s mother later received an email directly from Stewart, who is apparently friendly with the family. Stewart asked, politely, if she and her banker, Jane, could crash the intimate birthday bash and sit in the back row.

Mara accepted the request and Stewart attended the screening with her guest. There is no photographic evidence of Stewart at the event.

Public recounting and promotional context

Mara recounted the story during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on March 16 in New York City. She was also promoting her series Imperfect Women at the time.

The unexpected visit and friendly email exchange made headlines. Filmogaz.com covered Mara’s anecdote about the surprise appearance at her intimate celebration.