Halloween is upon us once again, bringing with it the familiar challenges of running out of candy before the last trick-or-treaters leave and watching social media flood with celebrity costume photos. To help you avoid endless scrolling, here’s a roundup of some standout celebrity costumes for this year.

Janelle Monae made a striking appearance as E.T. from the classic 1982 film during a Halloween special on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Known for her elaborate costume choices, Monae expressed her joy for Halloween, stating that it provides an opportunity to spread happiness and creativity. She remarked, “Halloween has always been a joyful time for me since childhood. It’s about becoming agents of joy and bringing heart to our experiences.”

On the same festive night, Lupita Nyong’o embraced the Halloween spirit while attending the opening of a Broadway show in New York City. She captivated onlookers with a ghostly-white wig and striking contact lenses that showcased her festive enthusiasm.

Pixie Lott took a unique twist on Halloween attire by dressing up as an Aperol Spritz cocktail. Her ensemble included a fashionable look topped off with an orange slice hat, making it a thirst-quenching costume that turned heads.

Amelia Dimoldenberg dug deep into nostalgia with her portrayal of Roz from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., a character most might not readily recall. This slug-like figure served as an irritable office worker in the beloved animated film, making Dimoldenberg’s choice both clever and nostalgic.

Lizzo made waves with her timely costume choice, dressing as a fictional weight loss drug inspired by a recent episode of South Park that humorously addressed body positivity. This costume cleverly responded to speculation surrounding her weight loss journey. In September, she pointed out on Instagram: “When you finally get Ozempic allegations after five months of weight training and calorie deficit…"

Also getting into the Halloween spirit was Maya Jama, who showcased her Beetlejuice-inspired outfit reminiscent of both the original 1988 film and its sequel released earlier this year. Rather than channeling the iconic character directly, she described herself as “Beetlejuice’s unruly niece," adding her own flair to the theme.

Lastly, Paris Hilton indulged in nostalgia for her Halloween look this year by dressing as Mia Wallace from Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic Pulp Fiction, bringing back memories from three decades ago. With these creative interpretations, this year’s Halloween celebrated both individuality and beloved pop culture references.