It’s official: Halloween has arrived, and who better to inspire us than our favorite celebrities? There are a ton of incredible celebrity Halloween costumes to take inspiration from, including Lizzo’s fly on Mike Pence’s head outfit before changing into a “WAP” catsuit and Kendall Jenner’s corpse bride look.
Rihanna portraying the rapper Gunna, Anderson Paak dressing as the Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Bruno Mars album covers, and Hailey Bieber paying tribute to Britney Spears are among the other notable moments. What about the times that Margot Robbie passed as Ginger Spice, Cardi B appeared as Medusa, and Bella Hadid donned a Roy Lichtenstein painting costume? Another appearance to keep in mind was that of a hugely pregnant Emily Ratajkowski, who imitated Demi Moore’s renowned Vanity Fair cover photo.
Here are the coolest celebrity Halloween outfits to inspire your costumes.
Tom Kaulitz, Heidi Klum, and Leni Klum.
Kaulitz and Heidi wore E.T. couple costumes, while Leni donned a metallic alien outfit.
Winnie Harlow
Dressed as Diana Ross from the singer’s Everything Is Everything 1970 album cover.
Shyenne Lee and Sunisa “Suni” Lee
Dresswd Black Swan.
Ed Sheeran
As an AI meme of himself.
Bethenny Frankel
Dressed as Wonder Woman.
Kylie Jenner
Dressed as Demi Moore in Striptease.
Paris Hilton
As Demi Moore in Striptease.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Dressed as Morticia and Gomez Addams.
Kim Kardashian
Dressed as an albino alligator.
Beyoncé
As Prince.
Latto
Dressed as Jessica Rabbit, at Boom’s after-party.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
As Sandy and Danny from Grease.
Emily Ratajkowski
As Jennifer Lopez’s iconic 2000 Grammy Awards look.
Nicole Scherzinger
Dressed as her bloody Sunset Boulevard on Broadway character.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
In Star Wars-inspired fits.
Lupita Nyong’o
As Storm from X-Men.
Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber
Dressed as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie from The Simple Life.
Irina Shayk and Bradley Cooper
The stunning model channeled her inner Lara Croft as Tomb Raider in a rugged outfit, while her partner wore a furry dog costume for Halloween. They were joined by their seven-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine, and actress Anne Hathaway for trick-or-treating, making quite the sight as they collected treats and enjoyed the spooky festivities.
Justin and Hailey Bieber
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
As Padme and Anakin from Star Wars.
Heidi Klum as a peacock, 2023
Heidi Klum made a striking entrance at her 22nd annual Halloween bash, donning an elaborate peacock costume that was nothing short of spectacular. The vibrant feathers were meticulously crafted, showcasing a blend of iridescent blues and greens that shimmered under the party lights. The costume featured an impressive tail that fanned out dramatically behind her, giving the impression of a majestic bird in full display. Accompanying her was her husband, Tom Kaulitz, who opted for a more whimsical ensemble, dressing as an egg.
Maya Jama as Storm from X-Men, 2023
Maya Jama donned a sleek leather catsuit for her yearly Halloween celebration, embodying the X-Men superhero Storm.
Kendall Jenner as Marilyn Monroe, 2023
Kendall matched her sister Kim’s 2023 Marilyn Monroe Met Gala moment by dressing as a modern-day version of the iconic icon.
Larsen Thompson as Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City, 2023
Larsen Thompson embodied a freshly spurned Carrie Bradshaw.
Adele as Morticia Addams, 2023
Adele donned the iconic Morticia costume from The Addams Family for her weekend show in Las Vegas.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner as Sugar and Spice from Batman Forever, 2023
Kendall and Kylie reenacted their sibling Halloween tradition by dressing up as Sugar and Spice from 1995’s Batman Forever.
Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum as Rosemary’s Baby, 2023
Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum dressed as Rosemary Woodhouse and her baby from the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby.
Mariah Carey as Jessica Rabbit from Roger Rabbit, 2023
Although Christmas is widely recognized as the season that belongs to Mariah Carey, she took a break from her holiday reign to embrace the spirit of Halloween. This year, she donned a striking Jessica Rabbit costume, channeling the iconic character known for her glamorous red dress and sultry demeanor.
Kim Kardashian and North West as Cher and Dionne from Clueless, 2023
Kim and North, the dynamic mother-daughter pair, decided to channel the legendary characters Cher and Dionne from Clueless.
Hailey Bieber as Carmen Electra from Scary Movie, 2023
Hailey portrayed Carmen Electra in the popular horror-comedy film Scary Movie.
Lil Nas X
In 2021, Lil Nas X once again ruled Halloween with his scary appearance as Voldermort.
Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber recreated four of Britney Spears’ most recognizable outfits in 2021 as a tribute to the music princess.
Harry Styles
In 2021, Harry Styles hosted a special “Harryween” concert at Madison Square Gardens and encouraged his fans to join him in celebrating Halloween. Styles wore a Dorothy costume from The Wizard of Oz for the event, thanks to Alessandro Michele of Gucci.
Lizzo
Halloween weekend in 2021 saw Lizzo dressing out in not one, not two, but four distinct costumes—among them, a Baby Yoda getup.
Cardi B
At least one celebrity dons the iconic Morticia Addams costume each year for Halloween. The eerie persona inspired Cardi B to create her own interpretation, and she shared photos of her outfit on Instagram.
Ciara
TLC was personified by Ciara and her friends in 2021, especially the quirky ’90s attire from the girl group’s “No Scrubs” music video.
Winnie Harlow
For Halloween 2021, Winnie Harlow portrayed the illustrious Grace Jones.
Kendall Jenner
For her second costume in 2021, Martian Girl from Mars Attacks, Kendall Jenner ditched her risqué corpse bride undergarments and donned a huge wig.
Chloe Bailey
For Halloween 2021, singer Chloe Bailey wore a gorgeous Lola outfit from the film Shark Tale.
Rihanna
For All Hallow’s Eve in 2021, Rihanna embraced a very specific niche. She recreated a look from rapper Gunna’s September New York Fashion Week ensemble to mark the start of the Halloween season.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker
In order to channel the True Romance characters Alabama and Clarence in 2021, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker exchanged their gothic garb for retro attire.
Kendall Jenner
2019 saw Kendall Jenner hold a spectacular fairy-themed birthday celebration.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion, who never does anything half-heartedly, went as Cruella de Vil in 2021.
Saweetie
In order to come up with her 2020 outfit, Saweetie looked to the past. She imitated the iconic hot-pink Bootylicious album cover by Destiny’s Child.
Ariana Grande
For Halloween 2019, Ariana Grande dressed as a character from The Twilight Zone, reenacting the notorious pig-like visage from “Eye of the Beholder,” a 1960s-era episode.
Mindy Kaling
In 2021, Mindy Kaling went as a variety of “female comedy legends,” such as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.
Ciara and Russell Wilson
IN 2019, Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson paid tribute to the Carters by dresseing up as them in their “Apes**t” music video.
Emily Ratajkowski
Demi Moore’s 1992 Vanity Fair cover photo served as inspiration for pregnant Emily Ratajkowski in 2021.
Cardi B
To get her 2020 look, Cardi B joined the ranks of other A-list celebrities who used the amazing world of photo manipulation. Her go-to model? Medusa.
Kim Kardashian
Famous Tiger King actors Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin were Kim Kardashian and her companion Jonathan Cheban’s costumes. Kim’s kids, who were decked out in tiger costumes, joined them.
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe transformed into Chucky in 2021.
Tracee Ellis Ross
in 2021, Tracee Ellis Ross channeled Lupita Nyong’o’s Red in Us.
Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls and her friends channeled the ’90s girl group TLC in 2019.
Cardi B
Cardi B dressed up as Poison Ivy for Halloween in 2019.
Anok Yai
Anok Yai dressed up as Storm in 2019, the weather goddess of the X-Men.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas as Morticia and Gomez Addams in 2018.
Khloe Kardashian
Even while Khloe Kardashian’s take on Cruella de Vil wasn’t as as complex as that of her younger sister Kylie Jenner in 2019, it was nonetheless stunning.
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss, a supermodel, gave the phrase “doll face” new meaning in 2019.
Gabrielle Union
2019 saw Gabrielle Union reminisce about her Bring It On days.
Kylie Jenner
The second Halloween outfit Kylie Jenner wore in 2019 was a Disney fantasy come true. The reality personality dressed like Ariel from The Little Mermaid by donning a mermaid tail.
Beyoncé
Using the alias Phoni Braxton for this holiday-themed Instagram post, Beyoncé paid tribute to Toni Braxton in 2018.
Kardashian-West
The Kardashian-West family initially dressed as The Flintstones in 2019. The clan adopted their second costume to represent “West Worms.”
The Weeknd and Bella Hadid
The Weeknd and Bella Hadid drew costume inspiration from Beetlejuice in 2018.
Lil Nas X
Cam’ron’s classic pink fluffy dress from 2002, which he wore at New York Fashion Week, was recreated by Lil Nas X in 2019.
Adwoa Aboah
Adwoa Aboah chose a Saks Potts coat and painted blue skin for her Halloween outfit in 2018.
Winnie Harlow
In 2018, Winnie Harlow wore a RuPaul costume.
Lupita Nyong’o
For Halloween 2018, Lupita Nyong’o dressed as Dionne from Clueless.
Heidi Klum
Obsessed with Halloween – In 2018, Heidi Klum imitated Fiona from the movie Shrek.
Kate Moss
Kate Moss emulated Morticia Addams in 2012.
Katy Perry
For Kate Hudson’s yearly Halloween celebration, Katy Perry donned a Hillary Clinton costume.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner wore an Austin Powers Fembot costume in 2019.
Harry Styles
In 2018, Harry Styles replicated the glittering LA Dodgers outfit that Elton John wore in 1975 to play at a game.
Zoë Kravitz
For her costume in 2018, Zoë Kravitz opted for a morning appearance with a vampiric touch.
Jay-Z & Beyoncé’
Blue Ivy wore a specially made Barbie leather jacket in 2016, while Jay-Z dressed as the Ken to Beyoncé’s Barbie.
Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner dressed up as pop diva Christina Aguilera for her second night of partying in 2016.
Heidi Klum
Another year, another show-stopping Heidi Klum outfit. She changed into Jessica Rabbit in 2015.
Shanina Shaik
Shanina Shaik dressed as Rihanna in 2015.
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski dressed up as Marge Simpson in 2015.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry arrived at Kate Hudson’s Halloween party dressed as a Cheeto in 2014.
Paris Hilton
For a Halloween party in LA, Paris Hilton dressed as Miley Cyrus in 2013.
