Martha Stewart Apologizes for Halloween Costume

Martha Stewart's Halloween Costume

Martha Stewart shared a deleted photo of herself dressed as a homeless person wearing a sign that read, I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!

“I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!”

Backlash Over Costume

Critics called the costume out of touch and dystopian after she posted the image on Instagram.

Stewart Apologizes

Stewart apologized on TODAY saying she made a mistake and was tone-deaf for her costume choice.

“I made a mistake, i was stupid, what else can i say? i am so sorry”

Craig Melvin's Role

Craig Melvin was not at fault for Stewart's costume choice according to her apology.

“i didn't blame you at all”

Costume Origin Story

Stewart claimed she wore the costume because Craig spilled chocolate on her sweater during their Halloween special.

“i didn't have a costume because you had spilled some chocolate on my white sweater”

Stewart's Statement

Stewart said her costume was intended to raise awareness for homelessness but offended people unintentionally.

“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”

Stewart's Second Apology

Stewart issued a second apology saying her first statement didn't go far enough and she was insensitive.

“it's hard to admit when you've really screwed up. my earlier statement didn't go far enough”