20+ Celebrities Who Absolutely Crushed Halloween Costumes This Year—From Classic Icons To Creepy Characters
Halloween has become a cultural phenomenon, a night when creativity knows no bounds and self-expression takes center stage, with celebrities often leading the way with their extravagant costumes.
The tradition of dressing up for Halloween has deep-rooted origins that date back centuries. Halloween, or "All Hallows' Eve," traces back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated over 2,000 years ago.
During Samhain, people would light bonfires and wear animal skins or costumes to ward off roaming spirits, as it was believed that on October 31, the boundary between the living and the spirit world thinned, allowing ghosts to pass through.
As Halloween evolved, costumes became a staple, not just as protection from spirits but as a form of celebration. By the 20th century, Halloween had crossed into American culture, where costumes became a source of fun rather than fear.
The holiday gained traction through the influence of pop culture, movies, and TV, transforming from a night of spooky tales into an event celebrating creativity. Today, Halloween has evolved into a mainstream tradition celebrated worldwide, with costume choices that range from scary to iconic.
In Hollywood, celebrities embrace this tradition as an opportunity to showcase their wildest transformations, pushing the boundaries of costume design and artistry.
1. Sophie Turner, The Matrix
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ameliadimz,monstersinc.fandomThis year, celebrities took their Halloween costumes to new heights, embodying everything from beloved childhood characters to glamorous Hollywood icons. Social media has only fueled this trend, as stars share their looks instantly with millions of fans.
From Kendall Jenner channeling classic movie characters to Lizzo transforming into horror villains, Halloween is now a Hollywood runway for elaborate and often over-the-top costumes that spark inspiration and admiration.
4. Victoria Justice as Coraline
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8. M. Night Shyamalan as Joker
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9. Lucy Hale
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10. Nicola Peltz as Playboy bunny
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11. Jennifer Hudson, The Bodyguard
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12. Ava Max as Alice
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13. Halle Bailey as Jinx
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14. Ice Spice as Leeloo
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15. Paris Hilton as Mia Wallace
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The tradition has become so embedded in popular culture that celebrity Halloween costumes now serve as a social event of their own. These costumes often go viral, setting trends and becoming conversation starters, while fans eagerly wait each year to see which celebrity will pull off the most creative transformation.
Many stars embrace the spirit of Halloween not only as a fun tradition but as an art form, complete with makeup artists, stylists, and professional designers to bring their visions to life.
16. Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco, Alice in Wonderland
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17. Lady Gaga in her "Disease" music video
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18. Bowen Yang as packet of silica gel
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19. Megan Thee Stallion as Starfire
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20. Halle Berry as a witch
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21. Anne Hathaway as the Statue of Liberty
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22. Alix Earle as Cheshire Cat
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23. Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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24. Kylie Jenner as Barbarella
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25. Macaulay Culkin as Joe Burrow
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26. Zooey Deschanel And Jonathan Scott as Wolverine and Angie Katsanevas
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From playful to petrifying, these celebrity costumes remind us how Halloween continues to be a cultural touchstone, merging history, pop culture, and creativity. This year, Hollywood’s elite embraced Halloween with costumes that delighted, shocked, and impressed, proving once again that Halloween is a holiday like no other.
