Martha Stewart sits down with Craig Melvin to address halloween costume controversy

NBC News · Ariana Brockington, TODAY · 2026-11-06 13:57 UTC

Martha Stewart apologized on TODAY following her controversial Halloween costume that appeared to depict a homeless person and said Craig Melvin was not at fault for her wearing the outfit that sparked a backlash.

The 85-year-old lifestyle guru has been facing criticism since she posted a now-deleted photo of her looking disheveled while holding a clipboard that read, “I AM HUNGRY HELP ME!!” for Halloween, per NBC News. During her appearance on TODAY Nov. 6, Stewart addressed the controversy and how Craig got roped into it.

“I made a mistake,” Stewart said. “I was stupid, what else can I say? I am so sorry, and I hope that my followers and my fans and the rest of America forgives me for doing something that was not meant in any way to be a bad thing.”

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