Halloween has come and gone, but Martha Stewart is still facing the horrors. The famous homemaker has issued several apologies after her controversial costume raised eyebrows. In case you somehow missed her since-deleted post, Martha seemingly dressed as an unhoused person for the holiday.
She wore blue jeans, a torn-up flannel and cardigan, and a beanie with fake dirt on her face as she held up a handwritten sign that read, “I am hungry. Help me!!” People were equally outraged and confused by her costume choice, questioning the decision altogether. Department of Housing and Urban Development reveals that homelessness has increased by 27 percent between 2013 and 2025.
Upon receiving backlash for the costume, the 85-year-old multihyphenate released a statement to Page Six after deleting her photo. After Just Jared posted on Instagram about Martha’s costume, she dropped a comment, writing, “My costume was designed to bring the homeless and the hungry to everyone's mind and boy it certainly did!!! But not in the correct way , because I did not explain it and I am so sorry I care and I support causes who care .
Do all of you???” Shortly after she commented on the post, actor, model, and activist Indya Moore shared a lengthy reply explaining why the costume was problematic. I try my best to correct them, not just with explanations but with more active support around the actual issue I may be contributing to. But this is a really tough one for me,” Indya wrote, in part.
After Indya’s comment, Martha shared a series of Halloween-related content, including a “gay Halloween” post referencing a time she handed water to a child in New York City and a wholesome jack-o’-lantern pic. She then issued another Notes App apology for her costume. I know many people are suffering economically.
Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry.” That’s all for now, but we’ll be back with more as we have it. (You know, in case there’s another jump scare in this mess.) If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing your housing, call 2-1-1 to connect with local resources and support, including emergency shelter, housing assistance, and other essential services, or visit 211.org to find help in your area. Calls are free and confidential.
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