# Martha Stewart Apologizes for Halloween Costume

> Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween costume that depicted homeless person.
- Title: Martha Stewart Apologizes for Halloween Costume · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween costume that depicted homeless person. Martha Stewart apologized for Halloween costume that depicted homeless person…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/martha-stewart-craig-melvin-halloween-costume-controversy/4171679
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:13:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: martha stewart, halloween costume, homeless person, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

Martha Stewart apologized for Halloween costume that depicted homeless person after backlash.