Heidi Klum's Most Memorable Halloween Costume Transformations
Unleashing her creativity, Heidi Klum astounds every year with jaw-dropping Halloween costumes at her legendary party Explore her mind-boggling transformations throughout the years in these captivating photos
Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween.
Through the years, Klum has gone above and beyond when it comes to dressing up at her annual spooky soirée.
One of her most unforgettable looks was at her 2022 bash, where she transformed herself into a colossal worm. The outfit was adorned with eerie, textured skin that resembled slime, complete with ridges and a curvaceous shape. Prior to the party, Klum disclosed that it took more than 14 hours to bring the costume to life.
Reflecting on his wife's attire, Klum's husband, Tom Kaulitz, who dressed as a fisherman, candidly shared, "She spontaneously decided to dress up as a worm. That's just how she is. She wakes up in the morning and says, 'I'm going to be a worm,' and I'm left wondering, 'Well, what will I be?' I'm running out of options for my costume."
Below are some of Klum's most unrecognizable looks throughout the years.
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Heidi Klum's Best Halloween Costumes Through the Years
Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween.
Over the years, Klum has consistently exceeded expectations with her elaborate costumes for her annual Halloween party. However, one of her most unforgettable ensembles was at her 2022 event, where she brilliantly transformed into a massive worm. This remarkable outfit included intricately textured and slimy skin, adorned with ridges and boasting a curved silhouette. Klum shared beforehand that it took a staggering 14 hours to bring this extraordinary costume to life.
Klum's husband, Tom Kaulitz, dressed up as a fisherman and shared his thoughts on his wife's outfit, saying, "She spontaneously decided to be a worm. That's just how she is. She wakes up in the morning and says, 'I'm going to be a worm,' and I'm like, alright. I'm running out of ideas for my costume."
He went on to explain, "There aren't many options when it comes to dressing up as a worm. It was either a fisherman or a gardener, so I chose to be a fisherman and now our costumes go together."
Keep scrolling to see some of Klum’s most unrecognizable looks through the years:
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2022
Klum and her husband Kaulitz chose a unique couples costume for her 2022 bash - she transformed into a worm while he became her fisherman. Kaulitz explained that Klum spontaneously came up with the idea, always finding joy in creating unexpected costumes. Kaulitz admitted he was running out of ideas when it came to worms, so he settled on being a fisherman to complement her costume. He even wore a hook, adding an extra element of fun to their ensemble.
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2021
Heidi Klum shared her eerie zombie ensemble on Instagram. She accompanied a picture of herself resting on tombstones inscribed with phrases like "Heidi Klum Halloween meant her doom" and "Tom Kaulitz RIP" with the caption, "Until death do us part @tomkaulitz #heidihalloween2021."
She showcased her outrageously repulsive outfit on October 29, in a short film titled Heidi Does Halloween II: Klum's Day, which she created with her children. "Typically, I would be hosting my annual Halloween party on Sunday night... but this year, things have taken a slightly different turn," she wrote along with the video.
In this follow-up to last year's costume, the host of Making It seeks vengeance and ends up sacrificing some body parts. Take note: avoid consuming the lasagna.
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2020
Instead of hosting her usual Halloween party, Klum opted to produce a brief horror film as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In this video, the judge of America's Got Talent disguises herself as a wall and bedsheet, taking cover from her now zombified children who roam about as mummy-like creatures.
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2019
Klum's 2019 party saw her embracing her extraterrestrial alter ego, complete with a showcase of exposed muscles, intestines, brain, and a metallic skeleton. Meanwhile, her husband, Tom Kaulitz, opted for a gory astronaut ensemble. This otherworldly transformation took place in front of a captivated crowd at an Amazon bookstore in New York City on October 31, and Klum generously documented her preparation process on Instagram by sharing snippets of behind-the-scenes footage.
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2018
In 2018, Klum and her then-boyfriend, Tom Kaulitz, embraced their love for Halloween by dressing up as Fiona and Shrek from the famous movie franchise. Klum expressed her passion for the holiday and dressing up, stating that she enjoys inspiring people. Notably, both Klum and Kaulitz shared a fondness for the color green.
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2017
For her 18th annual holiday bash in NYC, the model decided to dress up as Michael Jackson from his iconic "Thriller" music video. Reflecting on the impact of the video, she expressed how it was not only scary but also a game-changer for the history of music videos. "He transformed it into a cinematic experience, completely revolutionizing the medium," she expressed. The level of detail and effort he put into his appearance, including the hair and makeup, was truly remarkable. Inspired by this, she thought it would be a fun and exciting idea to recreate his iconic look for her holiday event.
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2016
Heidi Klum reveals her costume during Heidi Klum's 17th Annual Halloween Party on October 31, 2016 in New York City.
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2015
Heidi Klum made quite an impression at her Halloween bash at Lavo in NYC, sponsored by GSN's Hellevator and SVEDKA Vodka at LAVO New York. Dressed up as Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, she looked so animated that she was almost unrecognizable.
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2014
In 2014, Klum chose the enchanting guise of a butterfly. To grace her 15th yearly Halloween extravaganza, graciously underwritten by Svedka Vodka, the supermodel bedecked her physique with a mesmerizing blend of blue and black paint. Enhancing her ensemble, she sported vibrant wings and delicate antennas.
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2013
A Halloween costume for the ages! Heidi Klum was nearly unrecognizable as an old lady, complete with white hair, ultra-realistic wrinkles, and a cane.
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2011
The model and her then-husband Seal dressed up as apes at Dream Downtown in NYC.
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2011
Klum's anatomy! She wore a fleshy bodysuit at TAO in Las Vegas.
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2010
Klum wore stilts to become an 8-foot-tall alien transformer at NYC's Lavo. "I can't really bend anything!" she told Us.
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2009
Dressed as a black crow, the jewelry designer was barely recognizable at her West Hollywood soiree.
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2008
Klum stole the show when she transformed into the Hindu goddess Kali at NYC's 1 OAK. The spirited star even sported custom crimson contact lenses and ghoulish fangs!
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2007
Dressed as a sex kitten for her L.A. party, Klum's ID tag read: "If Found, Please Return to Seal."
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2006
To cover up the fact that she was eight months pregnant, Klum took inspiration from the Garden of Eden at SBE's Privilege in L.A.
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2005
Long before Twilight became a phenomenon, Klum sported a daring vampire costume at Happy Valley in NYC. The outfit even featured a heart that beat outside her chest!
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2004
The Red Witch was the chosen character for the supermodel's extravagant celebration in NYC at Marquee. By incorporating a skeleton into Klum's backpack, the finished costume reached a weight of approximately 50 pounds.
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2003
Klum morphed into an extraterrestrial for her fourth annual Halloween bash. She even arrived to her party via UFO!
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2002
For her third annual Halloween bash, Klum went retro as the famous cartoon character Betty Boop.
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2001
The German stunner made quite an entrance at NYC's Lot 61 when she rode in on a horse. Dressed as Lady Godiva, Klum wore a bejeweled bodysuit and a super long blonde wig.
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2000
The Project Runway host looked like a bondage babe in a skintight latex dress. Klum accessorized her gothic look with a spiked choker, a jet black wig, and dramatic makeup.
