US lifestyle guru Martha Stewart says she ‘really screwed up’ after homeless Halloween costume sparks outrage

New York, Nov 3 - Lifestyle icon Martha Stewart expressed regret on Sunday for her "insensitive and not funny" Halloween costume, which appeared to portray a homeless individual. The 85-year-old billionaire posted an apology on Instagram, following the removal of a photo showing her dressed in ripped jeans, a torn sweater, and a dirty face.

The phony uniform, complete with a clipboard that read "I Am Hungry Help Me!!", sparked swift condemnation from social media users, who deemed it disrespectful. Stewart acknowledged that her earlier explanation, which claimed she aimed to highlight homelessness through her attire, "didn't go far enough." She emphasized that she now understood the insensitivity of her costume.

Stewart's fame stems from her expertise in homemaking and lifestyle, which she cultivated through cookbooks, magazines, television programs, and retail housewares.