Halloween is here again, bringing with it the usual excitement of trick-or-treaters and a surge of celebrity costume showcases on social media. To help you skip the endless scrolling, here are some standout costumes from this year’s festivities.
Heidi Klum, known for her extravagant Halloween parties and costumes, took her creativity to new heights this year. For the 23rd iteration of her event, she and her husband, German guitarist Tom Kaulitz, dressed as E.T. from the beloved 1982 film. Klum’s ensemble featured a glowing fingertip reminiscent of the iconic character and a blonde wig that matched her own hair.
Another celebrity who embraced the extraterrestrial theme was Janelle Monae. She donned an E.T. costume for a Halloween special on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Monae shared her passion for Halloween with Hollywood Reporter, expressing how it represents joy and creativity for her: “Halloween is such a happy space for me… It opens a larger conversation of how do we become agents of joy?”
Lupita Nyong’o celebrated Halloween by attending a Broadway musical in New York City while still getting into the spirit with a ghostly white wig and striking contact lenses. Meanwhile, British TV host Jonathan Ross welcomed trick-or-treaters at his London home, handing out candy.
Pixie Lott caught eyes with her imaginative take on an Aperol Spritz cocktail, complete with a stylish orange slice hat. David Beckham shared on social media that his wife, Victoria Beckham, dressed up for Halloween for the first time in 27 years, sporting just a green mask while celebrating with their daughter Harper.
Maya Jama made waves at her Halloween party in a Beetlejuice-inspired outfit, branding herself as “Beetlejuice’s unruly niece” rather than mimicking the main character directly. Kylie Jenner opted for minimalism this year by recreating Demi Moore’s iconic look from the movie Striptease in a daring Instagram post.
Amelia Dimoldenberg took inspiration from Disney/Pixar by dressing as Roz from Monsters Inc., while Lizzo chose to make a statement with her costume representing a fictional weight loss drug from South Park—a nod to recent discussions surrounding body image.
Courtney Cox embraced nostalgia by portraying Gale Weathers from the Scream series, even dressing up her dogs alongside her. Ed Sheeran humorously echoed an AI-generated meme of himself dressed as a monkey, sharing it online with an amusing caption.
Molly-Mae’s daughter Bambi experienced an impressive Halloween party complete with a spooky ball pit—Bambi dressed as Little Red Riding Hood while Molly-Mae donned the wolf disguise. Paris Hilton also tapped into nostalgia by channeling Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction, taking viewers back thirty years.
Selena Gomez and her boyfriend Benny Blanco went whimsical this year; Gomez transformed into Alice from Wonderland while Blanco represented the Mad Hatter. The creativity displayed across these costumes highlights Halloween’s playful spirit and its ability to bring joy and laughter.