Martha Stewart apologizes for Halloween homeless costume amid backlash
Martha Stewart faced criticism for wearing a Halloween costume depicting a homeless person. The 85-year-old lifestyle guru, with an estimated net worth of $400 million, apologized after social media users called the outfit tone-deaf and out of touch. Stewart stated she was distressed to learn the costume caused offense.
Left-leaning outlets emphasized Stewart's immense wealth and privilege, describing the costume as inexplicably tone-deaf and framing her as out of touch for mocking homelessness while being one of the wealthiest women in America.
Center outlets focused on the dual apologies and the backlash itself, noting she was branded out of touch by social media users without taking a strong editorial stance on the appropriateness of the costume.
Right-leaning outlets questioned the outrage, with one suggesting the costume was fitting given Stewart's lifestyle and questioning why a Halloween costume depicting poverty generated such controversy.