Martha Stewart blames Craig Melvin for 'homeless' Halloween costume

Yahoo News New Zealand • November 4, 2026 • entertainment

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Martha Stewart faced backlash for her Halloween costume depicting homelessness, which she posted on October 31 and later deleted after public criticism.
Stewart attributed her costume choice to an accidental chocolate spill by "Today" show co-anchor Craig Melvin, which ruined her planned outfit and left her only 10 minutes to dress for a party.
She initially said the costume was intended to raise awareness about homelessness and highlighted her support for related charities but later apologized, acknowledging the costume was insensitive.
Stewart's Halloween controversy was part of a broader pattern of celebrity costumes drawing criticism this year, including Jessica Alba and Paris Hilton responding to public reactions to their outfits.