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Martha Stewart deletes ‘offensive’ Halloween costume photo after being accused of mocking homeless people

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Rogers, C. (2026, November 1). Martha Stewart deletes ‘offensive’ Halloween costume photo after being accused of mocking homeless people. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/11/01/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-deletes-halloween-costume-photo-after-mocking-homeless-people/

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Martha Stewart faced criticism after posting and quickly deleting an Instagram photo of herself dressed as a homeless person for Halloween. The image showed Stewart in tattered clothes with dirt on her face, holding a sign that read "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!" Internet users accused the lifestyle guru of mocking homelessness, calling the costume offensive and out of touch. With an estimated net worth of $400 million, Stewart's depiction sparked debate over insensitivity towards people in poverty.

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Martha Stewart faced backlash after sharing a photo of herself dressed as a homeless person for Halloween, which she quickly deleted. The 85-year-old lifestyle guru's costume included tattered clothing and makeup to look like dirt on her face, holding a sign that read "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!" The image was part of an Instagram carousel promoting candles sold on QVC. Stewart later addressed the controversy, saying she intended to raise awareness about homelessness but never meant to offend anyone. She stated that she cares deeply about combating homelessness and has supported charities in this area for a long time. Despite the criticism, she did not explicitly apologize.

Written for “Martha Stewart Halloween Costume Backlash” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.

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“My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!” the multimillionaire businesswoman, 85, captioned the post.

right frames Stewart's action as a marketing opportunity rather than an insensitive act
However, the photo was removed shortly after it was shared — but not before eagle-eyed social media users captured screenshots.

left emphasizes the negative reaction to Stewart's costume without providing context for her intentions
Several users branded the costume “offensive,” “gross” and “out of touch.” Others took issue with the fact that Stewart, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, appeared to be poking fun at people struggling with poverty.

left highlights criticism from social media users without balancing it

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Martha Stewart is facing backlash after seemingly dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween. asserted

Stewart → face → Halloween

The lifestyle guru reportedly shared — and quickly deleted — a photo of herself wearing tattered clothing, with dirt smeared across her face, while holding a sign begging for food. “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!” the sign read in her Instagram snap. uncertain

sign → share → snap

The controversial snap appeared to have been included in an Instagram carousel promoting candles Stewart sells on QVC. asserted

Stewart → appear → QVC

“My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!” the multimillionaire businesswoman, 85, captioned the post. asserted

businesswoman → caption → post

However, the photo was removed shortly after it was shared — but not before eagle-eyed social media users captured screenshots. asserted

users → remove → screenshots

The since-deleted image subsequently made its way to Reddit, where critics slammed Stewart for seemingly making light of homelessness. asserted

critics → delete → homelessness

Several users branded the costume “offensive,” “gross” and “out of touch.” asserted

users → brand → touch

Others took issue with the fact that Stewart, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, appeared to be poking fun at people struggling with poverty. asserted

who → take → poverty

It remains unclear why the cookbook author removed the photo or whether she intended the outfit to depict a homeless person. uncertain

outfit → remain → person

Page Six has reached out to Stewart’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. asserted

Six → reach → Daily

The controversy comes as Stewart continues to embrace her longtime love of Halloween. asserted

Stewart → come → Halloween

Over the years, the domestic doyenne has become known for her elaborate costumes, transforming herself into everything from Queen Elizabeth I to a glamorous sorceress. asserted

doyenne → become → sorceress

Stewart has also made headlines for her close friendship with Snoop Dogg, with whom she has frequently celebrated the spooky holiday. asserted

she → make → holiday

Despite her reputation for going all out for Halloween, her latest costume appears to have left some fans less than impressed. asserted

costume → go → fans

Martha Stewart deletes ‘offensive’ Halloween costume photo after being accused of mocking homeless people

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