From Nancy Kerrigan to Jackie Kennedy: Jessica Alba, Martha Stewart and more celebrity Halloween costumes that sparked backlash
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Key Points:
- Several celebrities, including Jessica Alba, Martha Stewart, and McCall DaPron, faced backlash for their controversial Halloween costumes in 2026, leading them to delete related social media posts.
- Jessica Alba dressed as Nancy Kerrigan with a bloody bandage, referencing the 1994 attack on the figure skater, which many criticized as insensitive and immature.
- Martha Stewart's costume as a homeless person sparked outrage due to perceived insensitivity; she apologized and explained her intent was to raise awareness about homelessness.
- McCall DaPron dressed as Jackie Kennedy on the day of JFK's assassination, a portrayal deemed distasteful by many, prompting her to delete the post and disable comments.
- The controversy echoes a similar reaction to Julia Fox's 2025 Halloween costume as Jackie Kennedy, which Fox defended as a statement on bravery and protest.
