Martha Stewart responds to criticism of Halloween costume

Entertainment · First reported 1 Nov, 15:03 · Updated 15:28

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Stewart said her costume was intended to raise awareness of homelessness after a photo of her dressed in tattered clothing with a sign asking for food drew criticism and was deleted. Coverage also noted the costume appeared in a post promoting her QVC candles.

Stewart posted a photo in tattered clothing, with dirt makeup and a sign asking for food, in a carousel promoting her QVC candles; the photo was later removed.
Critics on social media said the costume mocked people experiencing poverty or homelessness.
Stewart said she was distressed that people were offended, said she intended to raise awareness of homelessness, and said she would continue supporting efforts to address it.

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Key facts

Post: The photo appeared in an Instagram carousel promoting Stewart’s QVC candles and was later removed.
Costume: Stewart wore tattered clothing, dirt makeup and a sign asking for food.
Stewart’s explanation: She said she intended to raise awareness of homelessness and did not mean to offend.