Martha Stewart, the well-known 82-year-old businesswoman and TV personality, recently found herself at the center of controversy due to a social media post from her trip to Greenland. Stewart, celebrated by fans for her culinary expertise and lifestyle tips, posted a picture on August 29th of herself enjoying a cocktail on a cruise along Greenland’s east coast. The caption read, “End of the first zodiac cruise from @swanhelleniccruises into a very beautiful fjord on the east coast of Greenland. We actually captured a small iceberg for our cocktails tonight.”
Despite her likely good intentions, the post quickly attracted criticism. Many followers felt that using a “small iceberg” for her drink was inappropriate given the current climate crisis. Comments on Stewart’s post expressed disapproval, with one user remarking, “Martha, the ice caps are melting. Don’t put them in your drink!” Another follower conveyed their discontent, saying, “I generally love Martha and the luxuries she enjoys, but wealthy individuals drinking iceberg cocktails while the planet suffers…it’s a bit tone-deaf.”
The criticism intensified with sarcastic remarks about the implications of her actions. One commenter suggested, “So, as the climate warms due to the profits of a few billionaires, they vacation to melting icebergs, scoop them up, and use them to keep their cocktails cold. That sounds like a line from a dystopian novel. Can’t make this stuff up!”
Long-time fans of Stewart expressed their disappointment as well. One follower shared, “Global warming and melting ice caps, but we need glacier ice for cocktails?! Talk about being tone-deaf. I’ve been a fan for years, but as I struggle to buy groceries, I’ve seen enough caviar lately that I’m out.”
Earlier this year, Stewart made headlines by gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated in daring swimsuits. Her commitment to a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding bread and pasta for periods and maintaining a regular Pilates routine, has inspired many.
