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Martha Stewart's Instagram apology for homeless Halloween costume eviscerated
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Key Points:
- Martha Stewart faced backlash on Instagram after dressing as a homeless person for Halloween, which many, including "Pose" star Indya Moore, criticized as insensitive and out of touch with poverty issues.
- Indya Moore condemned Stewart's apology as unconvincing and manipulative, urging her to use her platform to support policies that address poverty rather than wearing it as a costume.
- Stewart initially deleted her first apology and issued a more direct second statement acknowledging the insensitivity of her costume and expressing regret.
- Social media users were divided, with some defending Stewart while many others accused her of being disconnected from the struggles of economically disadvantaged people and criticized both her personal and branded Instagram accounts.
- Critics also questioned Stewart's team for allowing the costume idea and highlighted the contradiction of promoting her products while attempting to raise awareness about homelessness.
