Martha Stewart Removes Halloween Photo Criticized as Mocking Homeless People

WHO:

NY Post - Martha Stewart, a businesswoman, was the subject of the backlash over her Halloween costume.

TMZ - Martha Stewart received backlash after sharing a photo of herself in a costume portraying a poor or homeless person.

TMZ - Stewart said she was “distressed” that the costume offended people.

WHAT:

NY Post - Stewart shared and quickly deleted a Halloween photo showing her in tattered clothing, with dirt smeared across her face, holding a sign that appeared to beg for food.

TMZ - The since-deleted photo showed Stewart in tattered clothes, with dirt on her face, dressed as a “hungry” poor person.

NY Post - Stewart addressed the backlash but stopped short of apologizing.

TMZ - Stewart said the outfit was meant to bring awareness.

TMZ - Stewart said in a statement: “I’ve spent decades…” The available article excerpt does not provide the rest of the quote.

WHY:

NY Post - Stewart faced criticism after dressing as a homeless person for Halloween.

TMZ - The costume drew backlash because people found the portrayal offensive.

HOW:

NY Post - Stewart posted the costume photo and then quickly removed it.

TMZ - Stewart responded to the criticism in a statement to TMZ.

(UPDATED November 1, 2026 20:58 UTC)

Martha Stewart faced backlash after sharing a Halloween costume portraying a poor, homeless person. She quickly deleted the photo, which showed tattered clothes, a dirt-smeared face, and begging sign. Stewart said the costume aimed to raise awareness, and she was distressed it offended people.