{"id":1158492,"date":"2026-11-01T15:53:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1158492\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T15:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T15:53:16","slug":"martha-stewart-deletes-halloween-costume-photo-after-mocking-homeless-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/1158492\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Stewart deletes Halloween costume photo after mocking homeless people"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martha Stewart is facing backlash after seemingly dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The lifestyle guru reportedly shared \u2014 and quickly deleted \u2014 a photo of herself wearing tattered clothing, with dirt smeared across her face, while holding a sign begging for food.<\/p>\n

\u201cI AM HUNGRY HELP ME!\u201d the sign read in her Instagram snap.<\/p>\n

Martha Stewart sparked backlash after sharing a controversial Halloween costume photo that appeared to depict her as a homeless person. marthastewart48\/instagram<\/p>\n

The lifestyle guru, 85, was seen wearing tattered clothing with dirt smeared across her face while holding a sign that read, \u201cI AM HUNGRY HELP ME!\u201d Getty Images for Michaels<\/p>\n

The controversial snap appeared to have been included in an Instagram carousel<\/a> promoting candles Stewart sells on QVC.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!\u201d the multimillionaire businesswoman, 85, captioned the post.<\/p>\n

However, the photo was removed shortly after it was shared \u2014 but not before eagle-eyed social media users captured screenshots.<\/p>\n

Stewart shared the photo in an Instagram post promoting her QVC candles before quickly deleting it. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images<\/p>\n

The since-deleted image circulated on Reddit, where social media users slammed the costume as \u201coffensive\u201d and \u201cout of touch.\u201d Charles Wenzelberg \/ New York Post<\/p>\n

The since-deleted image subsequently made its way to Reddit<\/a>, where critics slammed Stewart for seemingly making light of homelessness.<\/p>\n

Several users branded the costume \u201coffensive,\u201d \u201cgross\u201d and \u201cout of touch.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It remains unclear why the cookbook author removed the photo or whether she intended the outfit to depict a homeless person.<\/p>\n

Page Six has reached out to Stewart\u2019s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.<\/p>\n

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Critics accused the multimillionaire businesswoman of making light of homelessness and mocking people struggling with poverty. BFA.com \/ BACKGRID<\/p>\n

Stewart has not publicly addressed the backlash, and it remains unclear whether she intended the costume to portray a homeless person. Getty Images<\/p>\n

The controversy comes as Stewart continues to embrace her longtime love of Halloween.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the domestic doyenne has become known for her elaborate costumes<\/a>, transforming herself into everything from Queen Elizabeth I to a glamorous sorceress.<\/p>\n

Stewart has also made headlines for her close friendship with Snoop Dogg, with whom she has frequently celebrated the spooky holiday.<\/p>\n

Despite her reputation for going all out for Halloween, her latest costume appears to have left some fans less than impressed.<\/p>\n

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