Martha Stewart Confronts Knicks Player Over Courtside Toe Injury

The 84-year-old lifestyle icon was injured during a game last year.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:51pm

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Nearly a year after breaking her toe in a courtside collision at Madison Square Garden, lifestyle icon Martha Stewart recently had the chance to 'confront' New York Knicks player Jalen Brunson about the incident.

Why it matters

The incident highlighted the risks celebrities face when attending high-profile sporting events, as well as the challenges of maintaining composure and professionalism in the face of unexpected physical altercations.

The details

Stewart was sitting courtside at a Knicks game in 2025 when Brunson, a Knicks player, collided with her, resulting in a broken toe. Though the incident was accidental, Stewart was reportedly upset about the injury and the disruption it caused to her busy schedule.

  • The incident occurred in April 2025 during a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden.
  • Nearly one year later, in April 2026, Stewart had the chance to 'confront' Brunson about the incident.

The players

Martha Stewart

An 84-year-old lifestyle icon, author, and television personality.

Jalen Brunson

A player for the New York Knicks basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I was really quite upset about it at the time, but I'm over it now.”

— Martha Stewart

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder that even high-profile celebrities can face unexpected risks and challenges when attending live sporting events, and that maintaining composure and professionalism in the face of such incidents is an important skill.