Reality star McCall DaPron is facing criticism after revealing her controversial Halloween costume.
The 36-year-old, who is set to appear on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, dressed as Jackie Kennedy on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
DaPron wore a pink skirt suit and pillbox hat resembling the outfit worn by the former First Lady on November 22, 1963, when her husband was killed.
In several photos, DaPron posed with her husband, Kirk, who appeared to portray the slain president. Two of their children were dressed as Kennedy family members, while the other two wore Secret Service outfits.
The reality star posted the images on Instagram, where many followers criticized the costumes as “distasteful” and “insensitive.”
DaPron, the sister of Mayci Neeley from the original Mormon Wives series, has since disabled comments on the post but kept the photos online.
McCall DaPron has faced backlash since unveiling her family’s controversial Halloween costume
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy are pictured on November 22, 1963, hours before the president was assassinated
DaPron, the sister of Mayci Neeley from the original Mormon Wives series, disabled comments on her Instagram post but left the photos online despite the mixed reaction
The Daily Mail has contacted DaPron for comment.
Before comments were turned off, users shared their criticism, according to People.
One commenter described dressing up as the Kennedy family on the day of the assassination as “appallingly distasteful.”
“[You’re] dressing up as a woman on the scariest day of her life,” one Instagram user wrote.
The backlash comes just ahead of DaPron’s debut on the highly anticipated reality show.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County will premiere on Hulu on November 12.
Her co-stars include Jen Affleck, who originally appeared on the Utah-based reality series, along with YouTuber Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Bobbi Althoff, Salome Andrea, Ashleigh Pease and Madison Bontempo.
DaPron is not the only celebrity to draw criticism over a Halloween costume this year.
She shared photos alongside her husband, Kirk DaPron, who wore a gray suit and blue tie similar to those worn by the former president that day. Two of the couple’s children dressed as Kennedy children, while the other two wore Secret Service outfits
Earlier this week, Paris Hilton was criticized after dressing as Disney princess Belle and having her family wear matching Beauty and the Beast costumes.
Critics objected to Hilton portraying the lead character while her children dressed as supporting characters.
Her three-year-old son, Phoenix, dressed as the candelabra Lumiere, while her two-year-old daughter, London, wore a costume representing the teacup Chip. Hilton’s husband, Carter Reum, dressed as the Beast.
Some accused Hilton of being “narcissistic” and “stealing [the] spotlight from [her] kids.”
Hilton responded to the criticism in the comments section of her post on Thursday, saying she dressed her children as the characters they had chosen.
Earlier this week, Paris Hilton was criticized after dressing as Disney princess Belle and having her family wear matching Beauty and the Beast costumes
She was criticized for playing the lead character while her children portrayed supporting roles. Her three-year-old son, Phoenix, dressed as the candelabra Lumiere, while her two-year-old daughter, London, wore a Chip costume
“Beauty and the Beast is one of their favorite movies,” she wrote. “London said she wanted to dress up as Chip. She said it was her favorite character in the movie.”
Others defended Hilton’s choices, describing the costumes as “iconic” and “adorable.”
“This is so cute! I have always wanted to wear Belle’s dress! You’re living it and it looks fabulous on you,” one user wrote.
“This just in: Women who have children are no longer allowed to be princesses. Their life is over. It’s only mother now,” another user sarcastically responded to one critic.
A further commenter noted that Hilton’s children may be “too little” to remember their Halloween costumes and encouraged her to “enjoy her MILF era to the fullest while she can.”
