Martha Stewart, 85, breaks silence after 'homeless person' Halloween costume sparks outrage: 'Never my intention to offend'
Martha Stewart has issued an apology after facing backlash for a Halloween costume that depicted a homeless person. Critics labeled the post as insensitive and out of touch, given her significant wealth and the current economic climate.
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The incident highlights the ongoing tension between celebrity culture and public perception regarding social issues like homelessness and economic inequality.
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Martha Stewart has spoken out for the first time since finding herself at the centre of an online storm after sharing and then deleting a Halloween photograph in which she appeared dressed as a homeless person.
The 85-year-old lifestyle mogul posted the image on Instagram on Saturday as part of a carousel promoting candles from her QVC range.
In the now-deleted snap, Ms Stewart was pictured in ripped jeans and a torn jumper, her face smeared with dirt, clutching a clipboard bearing the words "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!"
She posed alongside two dogs outside a house.
The caption made no reference to the costume, reading simply: "My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!"
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