{"id":902477,"date":"2026-11-01T20:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T20:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/902477\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T20:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T20:12:09","slug":"martha-stewart-addresses-backlash-over-homeless-halloween-costume-but-stops-short-of-apologizing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/902477\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Stewart addresses backlash over homeless Halloween costume \u2014 but stops short of apologizing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martha Stewart has spoken out after sparking backlash by dressing up as a homeless person<\/a> for Halloween.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday, which was intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness, has offended people, which was never my intention,\u201d the multimillionaire businesswoman told Page Six in a statement Sunday, shortly after deleting the photo.<\/p>\n

\u201cHomelessness continues to remain one of America\u2019s greatest challenges and ongoing crises, something that I care deeply about and I have spent a significant amount of time and effort supporting charities that combat this ongoing social epidemic,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n

Martha Stewart commented on the backlash she received over her homeless Halloween costume. marthastewart48\/instagram<\/p>\n

\u201cI am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday, which was intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness, has offended people, which was never my intention,\u201d the millionaire told Page Six in a statement. (Seen here: Stewart.) Getty Images for Michaels<\/p>\n

Stewart shared she was \u201ccommitted to continuing to make a difference.\u201d <\/p>\n

Elsewhere, she described Halloween as \u201cone of [her] favorite holidays of the year,\u201d sharing how she \u201cspent decades teaching others how to celebrate Halloween \u2014\u00a0sharing fun, festive recipes, providing unique craft ideas, and giving tips on entertaining and hosting.\u201d<\/p>\n

The TV personality addressed the controversy after she shared \u2014 and then deleted \u2014 a photo of herself wearing ripped-up clothing with dirt on her face.<\/p>\n

\u201cHomelessness continues to remain one of America\u2019s greatest challenges and ongoing crises, something that I care deeply about and I have spent a significant amount of time and effort supporting charities that combat this ongoing social epidemic,\u201d Stewart (seen here) added. Getty Images<\/p>\n

The businesswoman (seen above) claimed she was \u201ccommitted to continuing to make a difference.\u201d BFA.com \/ BACKGRID<\/p>\n

Stewart also carried a sign that read, \u201cI am hungry. Help me.\u201d <\/p>\n

The photo was shared in a carousel of snaps promoting the lifestyle guru\u2019s candles.<\/p>\n

Several critics called out Stewart via Reddit, with one labeling the costume as \u201coffensive\u201d and \u201cout of touch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stewart shared that Halloween was one of her favorite days of the year. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Stewart (seen here) has \u201cspent decades teaching others how to celebrate Halloween \u2014\u00a0sharing fun, festive recipes, providing unique craft ideas, and giving tips on entertaining and hosting.\u201d Getty Images<\/p>\n

On Halloween, Stewart celebrated by posting a throwback photo<\/a> of herself as a haunted horsewoman in 2009.<\/p>\n

Other snaps in the photo dump showed her dressed as a surfer at Bette Midler\u2019s 1998 Hulaween gala, and a comic book character in 2017.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, Stewart also took to Instagram<\/a>, showing herself dressed up in a black wig and outfit while making white chocolate ghosts.<\/p>\n

Stewart\u2019s costume on Saturday was labeled \u201cout of touch.\u201d (Seen here: The TV personality with Snoop Dog.) Erik Pendzich\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

She quickly deleted the photo after posting it. (Seen here: Stewart.) BFA.com \/ BACKGRID<\/p>\n

Additionally, she shared a video collage<\/a> of herself dressed up while cooking and making crafts throughout the years, captioning it, \u201cWhen someone asks if I like Halloween.\u201d <\/p>\n

Stewart also gave her followers several yummy festive treats to try and make, including a graveyard-themed ice cream pie.<\/a><\/p>\n

Stewart has previously made headlines for celebrating Halloween<\/a> with her pal Snoop Dogg.<\/p>\n

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