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Martha Stewart responds to Halloween costume backlash over…

The photo was part of an Instagram carousel promoting her QVC candles, and Stewart says she never meant to offend; the post is now deleted.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on The BBN Weekend Matinee
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  1. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMartha Stewart says she is distressed that her Halloween costume offended people.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe outfit was tattered clothes, dirt-style face makeup and a sign reading I am hungry, help me.

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe photo was in an Instagram carousel promoting her candles on QVC, and she deleted it after the criticism.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFollowers had already taken screenshots, so it lives forever.

  5. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHer statement to Page Six says it was meant to raise awareness, and she told TMZ she has put significant time into charities fighting homelessness.

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