# Martha Stewart's Halloween Costume Backlash

> Martha Stewart posts homeless costume on Instagram, sparking backlash over homelessness awareness claims.
- Title: Martha Stewart's Halloween Costume Backlash · Slate Magazine
- Summary: Martha Stewart posts homeless costume on Instagram, sparking backlash over homelessness awareness claims. Martha Stewart's Halloween Instagram post showing…
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- Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/life/2026/11/halloween-costume-martha-stewart-homeless-2026.html?via=rss
- Author: J. Bryan Lowder
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:13:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: martha stewart, halloween, instagram, homelessness, qvc, social media, homeless, costume, social epidemic, homeless help
## Martha Stewart's Halloween Post
Martha Stewart posted a Halloween carousel featuring herself in a homeless costume with dirt on her face and a sign reading 'I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!'

> I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!
## Social Media Reaction
Reddit users criticized Stewart for 'doing shit like this in 2026' while the photo was quickly deleted and she issued apologies.

> I … am actually speechless that people still do shit like this in 2026
## Stewart's Apology
Stewart's team stated she was 'distressed' that her costume 'offended people' and intended to raise awareness about homelessness.

> It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up
## Homelessness Misrepresentation
Stewart described homelessness as a 'social epidemic' while critics noted her charity work does not directly address homelessness.

> the plight of unhoused people continues to remain one of america’s greatest challenges and ongoing crises
## Stewart's Wealth Context
Stewart has a current estimated net worth around half that of her former billionaire status with a Westchester property.

> a one-time billionaire with a current estimated net worth around half that much
## Public Perception
Stewart's lifestyle content has been seen as relatable despite her wealth, with fans viewing her as a 'good rich person'.

> she’s somehow felt like a good rich person
## Criticism of Approach
Critics argue Stewart's costume was insensitive and failed to address economic struggles of the homeless.

> wearing a costume like i did was insensitive and not funny
## Social Media Impact
Stewart's Instagram post was deleted after backlash, with her latest post praising a Brooklyn pastry shop.

> let them eat cake amirite
## Key takeaway

Martha Stewart's Halloween Instagram post showing herself as homeless drew criticism for misrepresenting homelessness as a 'social epidemic' and failing to address economic struggles.