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Martha Stewart admits she ‘screwed up’ after homeless Halloween costume

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Willix, P. (2026, November 2). Martha Stewart admits she ‘screwed up’ after homeless Halloween costume. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-instagram-american-homelessness-qvc-b1303206.html

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Martha Stewart, aged 85, apologized on Instagram and later through Page Six for wearing a controversial homeless Halloween costume that sparked widespread criticism online. Initially stating her intent was to raise awareness about homelessness, she later admitted it was "insensitive" and not funny after facing backlash. In her apology, Stewart expressed regret and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting charities addressing homelessness.

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On November 1, 2026, Martha Stewart faced backlash after sharing and quickly deleting an Instagram photo of herself dressed as a homeless person for Halloween. The costume included tattered clothing and a sign reading “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!” Despite initial statements that her intention was to raise awareness about homelessness, Stewart released another apology on November 2, acknowledging the insensitivity of her choice. She expressed regret, stating, "Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny," and apologized for offending people with her Halloween costume. The controversy highlights ongoing debates around cultural sensitivity and social issues in public discourse.

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Martha Stewart admits she ‘screwed up’ after homeless Halloween costume She also held up a sign that read: “I am hungry help me.” asserted

I → admit → me

After the costume sparked considerable backlash online, the 85-year-old said she was “distressed” her costume had “offended” people. asserted

costume → spark → people

Sharing a statement on Instagram, Stewart apologised for her “insensitive” costume. asserted

Stewart → share → costume

She wrote: “It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up. asserted

you → write → ?

My earlier statement didn’t go far enough. asserted

statement → go → ?

“I know many people are economically struggling. asserted

people → know → ?

Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. asserted

I → wear → costume

I’m very sorry. asserted

I → ’m → ?

A few hours earlier, Stewart said in a statement to Page Six that her costume was “intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness”. asserted

costume → say → homelessness

She said: “I 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. asserted

which → say → people

“Homelessness continues to remain one of America’s 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. asserted

that → continue → epidemic

I am committed to continuing to make a difference.” asserted

I → commit → difference

Stewart gained a reputation as a domestic authority in the 1980s after publishing a series of lifestyle books. asserted

Stewart → gain → books

She founded her highly successful Martha Stewart Living magazine in 1990, which led to the launch of her eponymous lifestyle TV show three years later – establishing her as a household name in the US. asserted

which → found → US

Stewart has received multiple accolades, including 12 Daytime Emmy Awards, written more than 100 books and opened multiple restaurants during her decades in the spotlight. asserted

Stewart → receive → spotlight

In 2004 she was sentenced to five months in prison after she was found guilty of lying about the nature of a stock sale three years prior. asserted

she → sentence → sale

Read More The Press Association has contacted representatives for Martha Stewart for comment. asserted

Association → read → comment

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