Martha Stewart Deletes QVC Promo After Beggar Costume Draws Criticism
Stewart said the look was meant to raise awareness about homelessness after critics called the candle promotion insensitive and out of touch.
- On Sunday, Multimillionaire Martha Stewart deleted a promotional post after facing backlash for a Halloween costume showing her as a beggar, holding a sign reading "I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!".
- Social media users on Reddit and X slammed the costume as "gross," "offensive," and "out of touch," arguing the gag mocked poverty given Stewart's estimated net worth of $400 million.
- The lifestyle icon originally shared the image to advertise her QVC holiday and Halloween candles, writing "My QVC candles are perfect for Halloween!!!!!" before removing the content.
- This controversy follows a recent Today show cooking segment where Stewart scolded Craig Melvin, anchor, for spilling chocolate ganache on her $3,000 designer white pants during the show's 100th anniversary Halloween celebration.
- Earlier this month, the media mogul drew criticism during a Richer Lives by SoFi podcast appearance, where she labeled work-life balance "boring" and asserted there is "no such thing.
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Martha Stewart apologises for ‘insensitive’ Halloween costume
Martha Stewart has apologised for her ‘insensitive’ Halloween costume after facing intense backlash online. While the celebrity chef has impressed people by dressing up as a haunted horsewoman and surfer in the past, she quickly found herself at the centre of a social media controversy this year. The 85-year-old has since apologised for her controversial […]
The businesswoman faced a strong wave of criticism after sharing on social media an image disguised as a street person
Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween homeless costume | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Martha Stewart, who appeared to dress up as a homeless person for Halloween, responded Sunday to a backlash over her costume, saying initially that she had not intended to offend anyone, and then in a second, more contrite statement, adding that she had “really screwed up.”
Stewart forged his success in the lifestyle sector and is a TV star.
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