Martha Stewart says Halloween costume wasn't Craig Melvin's fault
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Martha Stewart apologized for her controversial Halloween costume portraying a homeless person, calling it "stupid" and "insensitive," and emphasized she did not intend to mock homelessness.
- She clarified on the "Today" show that her earlier joke blaming host Craig Melvin for the costume mishap was not serious, and she does not hold him responsible.
- Stewart explained the costume was a last-minute decision due to a spilled chocolate incident on her planned outfit, but this was unrelated to the costume choice itself.
- She acknowledged her grandson had warned her the costume was "tone deaf" before posting it on Instagram, where it sparked significant backlash leading to a deleted photo and multiple apologies.
- Stewart expressed a commitment to being more mindful of social issues in the future and asked for forgiveness from her fans and the public.
