Martha Stewart is facing serious backlash after dressing as a homeless person for Halloween. Her costume included ripped clothing, dirt on her face, and a cardboard sign. The photos went up on Instagram, and the replies went up even faster. Stewart deleted the post and issued an apology calling the costume insensitive and not funny.
The first apology didn’t calm anyone down, so she posted a second one admitting her initial statement“didn’t go far enough.”Actress Indya Moore, known for her role on Pose, wasn’t convinced. She commented that the apology felt like a“manipulative counterattack,”and many fans agreed, saying the costume showed how out of touch wealthy celebrities can be with ordinary life.
Some people are calling this a fair critique of wealth inequality and celebrity accountability, while others see a social media pile-on. Either way, it’s sparked real debate about where costumes should stop and what an apology actually owes people. So what do you think? Comment below with your take.
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