Martha Stewart is addressing the intense backlash she faced after dressing up as a homeless person for Halloween, despite being one of America's wealthiest lifestyle personalities.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleMartha Stewart is one of the most beloved actresses in Hollywood. However, at present, she is facing immense backlash owing to her 2026 Halloween look. Martha, who has a massive estimated net worth of USD 400 million, dressed as a poor homeless person on October 31, 2026. While she has already deleted the picture she posted on social media, the backlash has now forced Martha to speak out about the issue.
Fans have been really disappointed after Martha Stewart dressed up as a homeless person for Halloween. Shortly after deleting the photo that caused all the backlash, the actress addressed the issue in a statement to Page Six on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Martha claimed that the entire affair has left her distressed, as her only intention behind dressing up as a homeless person was to bring more awareness to the subject of homelessness. She said:
“I am distressed that my Halloween costume yesterday, which was intended to bring more awareness to the very serious subject of homelessness, has offended people, which was never my intention.”
Martha added that homelessness has been and continues to be one of America's biggest challenges. She revealed that she has put both time and effort into supporting charities that help combat the same. In her exact words:
“Homelessness continues to remain one of America’s greatest challenges and ongoing crises, something that I care deeply about and I have spent a significant amount of time and effort supporting charities that combat this ongoing social epidemic.”
The actress promised that she is “committed to continuing to make a difference.” For those unaware, in the now-deleted photo, Martha Stewart could be seen wearing tattered clothes. She also had dirt smeared on her face. This was a stark contrast to her usual glam that we are used to seeing. To make the costume more realistic, Martha carried a sign that read, “I am hungry. Help me!”
Martha Stewart originally posted the photo as part of an Instagram carousel promoting her Halloween-themed QVC candles. Alongside the pictures, the actress wrote, “My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween.” But instead of the candles, people focused more on her “offensive” and “out of touch” costume.
Despite Martha deleting the photos due to the intense backlash, internet users had already taken screenshots, and the photo went viral in no time. Netizens argued that dressing up as someone struggling with hunger is a serious issue.
It is worth mentioning that Martha Stewart is one of America's wealthiest lifestyle personalities. Online reports state that she has an estimated fortune of USD 400 million. This is another reason that critics questioned her choice of using poverty and homelessness as a costume for Halloween, that too in a promotional post.
In her statement to Page Six, Martha added that Halloween is one of her favorite holidays of the year. She shared that she had spent decades teaching others how to celebrate Halloween. This includes sharing fun, festive recipes, providing unique craft ideas, and giving tips on entertaining and hosting.
At the beginning of October 2026, Martha took to Instagram, showing herself dressed up in a black wig and outfit while making white chocolate ghosts. She even posted a video collage of herself dressed up while cooking and making crafts throughout the years. The actress captioned the post, “When someone asks if I like Halloween.” She then gave her followers several mouth-watering festive treats to try and make, including a graveyard-themed ice cream pie.
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