Martha Stewart apologizes for insensitive homeless-themed Halloween costume

Martha Stewart apologizes for insensitive homeless-themed Halloween costume

Page Six reported that Martha Stewart apologized on Instagram for her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, saying the outfit was insensitive and not intended to offend. She had earlier defended the costume, stating it was meant to raise awareness about homelessness after criticism emerged.

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Martha Stewart apologizes for homeless-themed Halloween costume
Martha Stewart apologizes for homeless-themed Halloween costume

Page Six • 02 Nov 01:48

The 85-year-old lifestyle entrepreneur issued an apology after criticism over a Halloween costume portraying a homeless person, saying the outfit was insensitive and not intended to offend.

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November 01, 2026
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Martha Stewart Addresses Criticism Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Addresses Criticism Over Halloween Costume

The Hollywood Reporter • 01 Nov 23:11

Martha Stewart has responded to backlash regarding her Halloween costume, which some perceived as depicting homelessness, stating her intention was to raise awareness about the issue.

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Martha Stewart Faces Backlash Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Faces Backlash Over Halloween Costume

HuffPost • 01 Nov 21:21

Martha Stewart has apologized after receiving criticism for her Halloween costume depicting a panhandler, which she claimed was meant to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Martha Stewart addresses backlash over Halloween costume
Martha Stewart addresses backlash over Halloween costume

GB News • 01 Nov 19:22

Martha Stewart has responded to criticism following her controversial Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, stating it was intended to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Martha Stewart Addresses Controversy Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Addresses Controversy Over Halloween Costume

NBC News • 01 Nov 19:00

Martha Stewart expressed distress over backlash regarding her Halloween costume depicting a 'hungry' homeless person, stating it was intended to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Martha Stewart Responds to Backlash Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Responds to Backlash Over Halloween Costume

Yahoo • 01 Nov 18:31

Martha Stewart has addressed criticism following her Halloween costume depicting homelessness, which she later deleted from social media.

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Martha Stewart Responds to Criticism Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Responds to Criticism Over Halloween Costume

Rolling Stone • 01 Nov 18:31

Martha Stewart has addressed the backlash following her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, stating her intention was to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Martha Stewart responds to criticism over Halloween costume
Martha Stewart responds to criticism over Halloween costume

Page Six • 01 Nov 17:31

Martha Stewart addressed the backlash regarding her Halloween costume depicting a homeless person, expressing her intention to raise awareness about homelessness.

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Martha Stewart Faces Backlash Over Controversial Halloween Post
Martha Stewart Faces Backlash Over Controversial Halloween Post

Just Jared • 01 Nov 15:26

Martha Stewart has removed a Halloween-themed post from her Instagram account after receiving significant criticism for its portrayal of poverty.

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Martha Stewart Faces Criticism Over Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Faces Criticism Over Halloween Costume

Page Six • 01 Nov 15:03

Martha Stewart has drawn backlash for a Halloween costume that many perceived as mocking homelessness, prompting her to delete the photo shortly after posting it.

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Martha Stewart Faces Backlash for Controversial Halloween Costume
Martha Stewart Faces Backlash for Controversial Halloween Costume

TMZ • 01 Nov 13:12

Martha Stewart has drawn criticism for a Halloween costume depicting a 'hungry' poor person, which she posted and subsequently deleted from her social media.

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