Martha Stewart blames 'Today' host Craig Melvin for homeless Halloween costume fiasco
Key Points:
- Martha Stewart blamed "Today" show co-host Craig Melvin for spilling chocolate on her sweater, which led her to quickly choose a homeless person costume for a Halloween party.
- Stewart’s costume, featuring a flannel shirt, ripped jeans, a beanie, dirt on her face, and a sign saying “I am hungry. Help me!!,” sparked widespread backlash on social media for being insensitive.
- Stewart initially defended the costume as a way to raise awareness about homelessness but faced criticism from public figures like Indya Moore and Jimmy Kimmel.
- Following the controversy, Stewart issued a public apology on Instagram, acknowledging that her costume was insensitive and not funny.