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Martha Stewart Apologizes for Halloween Costume Resembling Homeless Person

Martha Stewart issued an apology for an Instagram post where she appeared to be dressed as a homeless individual, which she described as an insensitive and unfunny costume. The South China Morning Post reported that the billionaire deleted the photo after receiving criticism from social media users.

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According to the South China Morning Post, the billionaire lifestyle guru Martha Stewart apologized for an Halloween costume that appeared to portray a homeless person, which she characterized as being "insensitive and not funny."

Stewart, who is 85 years old, posted on Instagram stating that it is difficult to acknowledge when one has made a significant mistake. This statement followed the deletion of an Instagram photograph featuring Stewart in ripped jeans, a torn jumper, and a dirtied face, while holding a clipboard that displayed the message, "I Am Hungry Help Me!!"

Social media users reacted to the post by criticizing Stewart, with reports indicating that they quickly labeled her as being out of touch.