Martha Stewart ‘Distressed’ by Backlash to Her Homeless Halloween Costume
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Key Points:
- Martha Stewart posted and then deleted a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person, which sparked backlash online for being offensive.
- The image showed Stewart with a dirty face, torn clothes, and holding a sign saying "I Am Hungry Help Me!!," intended to raise awareness about homelessness.
- Stewart issued a statement expressing distress over the negative reaction, emphasizing her intention was to highlight the serious issue of homelessness, which she has supported through charity work.
- She affirmed her commitment to addressing homelessness and clarified that offending people was never her intention.
- Despite the controversy, Stewart resumed posting on Instagram shortly after, sharing unrelated content about saffron.
