Martha Stewart Apologises After Homeless-Themed Costume Draws Online Criticism

Martha Stewart apologised after an Instagram post showing her in a costume styled as a homeless person drew criticism on social media.

The American lifestyle guru described the costume as “insensitive and not funny”.

Stewart, 85, deleted the photo after it appeared online.

In the image, the billionaire wore ripped jeans, a torn jumper and a dirtied face.

She also held a clipboard bearing the message, “I Am Hungry Help Me!!”

The post was presented as a Halloween costume, but social media users quickly criticised Stewart and called her out of touch.

After removing the photo, Stewart addressed the backlash on Instagram.

“It’s hard to admit when you’ve really screwed up,” she wrote in her apology.

The episode centred on the use of homelessness as a costume, with the sign, distressed clothing and dirtied face forming the basis of the criticism.

Stewart’s apology followed the deletion of the post and the reaction from social media users.

Source: South China Morning Post