Martha Stewart deletes photo of her 'homeless person' Halloween costume after outrage

Averee Nelson Sun, November 1, 2026 at 10:52 PM UTC

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Martha Stewart has since deleted the controversial Halloween costume post (Image: undefined)

Martha Stewart is weathering fierce online criticism after posting what appeared to be a Halloween costume depicting homelessness, which she subsequently removed from social media.

The 85-year-old multimillionaire lifestyle icon allegedly posted and later deleted an image showing herself in oversized, ragged clothing with apparent dirt smeared across her face, clutching a clipboard bearing the words: "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!" The divisive Halloween outfit photograph seemed to be included in an Instagram carousel showcasing the candles Stewart markets through QVC. The caption accompanying the now-removed post stated: "My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!"

Though no longer visible on her official accounts, internet users captured screenshots that are now spreading across platforms and generating widespread condemnation.

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Express U.S. contacted Stewart's team for a statement but has yet to hear back.

A user posted the deleted photograph of Stewart's Halloween ensemble to a Reddit discussion board, triggering furious responses from commenters questioning her decision to portray a homeless individual.

Martha Stewart received backlash over a since-deleted Halloween costume photo (Image: Getty Images)

"The level of out of touch is stellar," one Reddit user wrote. "Rich people never cease to amaze me with their callousness," a second user commented.

"I can't believe so many people thought this costume was okay. Read the room Martha- people are struggling out here," another wrote. "Speechless," reads one post, while another says, "This is actually offensive. Like, she's dressing up as a homeless person. Wild."

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With numerous Americans grappling with rising living costs and affordability concerns, the controversial costume sparked widespread dismay and anger across social media platforms.

Stewart, whose business empire has generated an estimated net worth of $400 million, showcased an alternative Halloween outfit during her Friday, Oct. 30 appearance on the Today show. She donned an Olympics-themed ensemble consisting of a white sweater adorned with the American flag and Olympic rings.

The Today show hosts similarly dressed according to that theme.

Martha Stewart released a statement about her Halloween costume (Image: Getty Images)

In a statement provided to Page Six on Sunday, Stewart responded to the backlash over her removed Halloween post.

"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," she said in the statement.

"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," the businesswoman added.

She emphasized that she remains "committed to continuing to make a difference."

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