Martha Stewart apologizes for insensitive homeless Halloween costume post
Martha Stewart issued an apology on social media after posting a deleted image of herself dressed as a hungry homeless person for Halloween.
Stewart deletes offensive Instagram photo
The lifestyle guru posted a picture showing her in ripped jeans and a dirtied face. She held a sign that read I Am Hungry Help Me while wearing a torn jumper. Stewart later removed the image from her account after public criticism.
Billionaire admits making a mistake
Stewart wrote on Instagram that she really screwed up with the costume choice. She described the outfit as insensitive given that many people are currently suffering economically. The billionaire acknowledged it was hard to admit when she made such an error.
Social media users react strongly
Online users quickly slammed the post for being out of touch with reality. Critics noted that the joke did not land well with the public. The incident highlights how social media reactions can force immediate corrections from celebrities.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Hill
Martha Stewart: I 'really screwed up' with 'insensitive' Halloween costume
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South China Morning Post
Martha Stewart sorry for ‘insensitive’ homeless Halloween costume post on social media
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