Martha Stewart, the veteran lifestyle entrepreneur and television personality, said she "really screwed up" after posting and then deleting a photograph of herself in a Halloween costume that appeared to portray a homeless person.
The image showed Stewart in torn clothing with dirt on her face. She removed the photograph following the posting and acknowledged the error publicly with the brief statement that she had misstepped.
Stewart's acknowledgement came amid broader public debates about sensitivity and representation in costume choices. Portrayals of vulnerable groups have in recent years drawn criticism when seen as trivializing or exploiting hardship.
It was not immediately clear whether Stewart issued a more detailed apology or explanation beyond her initial admission. As a high-profile figure in lifestyle media, her actions drew attention to ongoing conversations about cultural awareness during holiday celebrations.