The Most Iconic Halloween Costumes from Hollywood's History

Celebrities really go all-in when it comes to Halloween. Over the years, the talented stars of Hollywood have transformed the spooky holiday into a spectacular fashion spectacle, showcasing outfits that give us chills.

In 2023, Kourtney Kardashian and her husband, Travis Barker, embraced the spirit of Halloween by transforming into Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice. Kardashian took to Instagram to share a photo of their hauntingly accurate portrayal of the iconic lead characters from the 1988 film, just before their eerie wedding.

Just days prior, Kardashian, who is pregnant with her first child with Barker, shared a photo on social media of herself donning a distinct costume. The ensemble consisted of the iconic floral Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci gown, previously worn by her sister Kim Kardashian during her first Met Gala appearance in 2013, when she was expecting her eldest daughter North. It seems that Kardashian is not alone in her dedication to celebrating the holiday.

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Hollywood's Best Halloween Costumes Over the Years

Celebrities definitely don't hold back when it's Halloween time. Over the years, the renowned stars of Hollywood have transformed this haunted holiday into a captivating showcase of fashion, leaving us sleepless with their alarming costumes.

In 2023, Kourtney Kardashian and her husband, Travis Barker, chose to embody the characters of Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice. Kardashian shared a photo on Instagram, captioning it with "I'm the ghost with the most, babe," referring to the iconic roles from the 1988 movie. The image was taken before their eerie wedding ceremony.

Prior to this, Kardashian, who is currently pregnant with her first child with Barker, revealed a different costume on social media. She posed in a floral gown designed by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy, which was previously worn by her sister Kim Kardashian at her debut Met Gala appearance in 2013. It was a symbolic tribute as Kim had worn the same dress while expecting her eldest daughter, North.

Kardashians are not the sole individuals who place great importance on the holiday. Heidi Klum, renowned as the Halloween Queen, consistently surpasses her previous efforts at her yearly frightful gathering. In 2022, she astounded everyone by appearing as a worm, and in 2017, she flawlessly portrayed Michael Jackson from his iconic "Thriller" music video.

Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity costumes of all time: 

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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian

The couple delighted us with their eerie enthusiasm as they transformed into Lydia Deetz and Beetlejuice for Halloween 2023. Barker embraced the character with a maroon suit, a bow tie, and a greenish-blond wig. Going the extra mile, he perfected the authenticity of the look with ghostly white makeup and mesmerizing purple eyes, reminiscent of Michael Keaton's portrayal in the movie.

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Kourtney Kardashian

In 2023, Kourtney, the founder of Poosh, put on a striking performance by masquerading as her sister Kim. She flawlessly slipped into the same iconic Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress that the Skims CEO adorned for her debut at the Met Gala in 2013. To complete the transformation, Kourtney elegantly styled her hair into a sleek low ponytail, emulating Kim's signature look, and elegantly applied a plum-colored lip.

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos 

Ripa and Consuelos paid tribute to Day of the Dead in 2023, drawing inspiration from Consuelos's Mexican heritage. Ripa sported braided hair, adorned with a red floral gown as well as a vibrant rainbow ruffled dress. Consuelos, on the other hand, donned a bolero jacket accented with gold trimming. To complete their captivating looks, both Ripa and Consuelos embellished their faces in white paint.

At the Casamigos bash in 2023, Butler and Kaia transported us back in time when they transformed into Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick. The couple captured the essence of the iconic duo as they posed alongside Kaia's parents, Cindy and Rande, who flawlessly embraced their roles as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson from Grease. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Kaia's brother, Presley, sported a vibrant Hawaiian shirt paired with a trendy bucket hat.

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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams

In 2023, Hyland and Wells drew inspiration from Taylor Swift when they decided to dress up for a photo at a Sonic restaurant. Their costumes were creatively themed around condiments - with Hyland donning a chic white bob wig and a forest green cap to represent ranch dressing, while Adams sported a pointed hat shaped like a ketchup lid. The couple's choice of costumes was a playful nod to a meme that was originally created by a Swiftie account. The meme featured Swift herself supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at a Chiefs game, as she posed with fans and enjoyed chicken nuggets accompanied by ketchup and another condiment, captured in a photo shared on X (formerly known as Twitter). The caption provided by the Swiftie account humorously highlighted Swift's preference for eating chicken with ketchup and seemingly ranch.

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Jessica Biel

With her curly wig and blue jumpsuit, the 7th Heaven alum channeled her husband, Justin Timberlake, during his ‘NSYNC days for Halloween 2019.

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Kylie Jenner

The makeup mogul nailed this Little Mermaid costume in 2019. “Ariel grew up.. ️” she captioned an Instagram photo of the colorful ensemble.

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Kevin Hart

The comedian replicated his Jumanji costar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s viral ‘90s look, complete with a black turtleneck, thick chain and black fanny pack, in 2019.

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Gabrielle Union

The 2000 teen movie, Bring It On, saw the delightful revival of the cheerleader uniform by its star for Halloween 2019. Sharing her Clovers costume on Instagram, she captioned it with, "Brought It. #CaliforniaLove."

The makeup mogul caused quite a stir in 2018 when she transformed into real-life Barbie dolls. She initially donned a pink bodysuit and a voluminous blonde wig, then changed into the iconic graphic minidress of Totally Hair Barbie, complete with long, flowing locks.

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Kendall Jenner

The supermodel went full fembot in 2018 in a pink dress and a large blonde wig from Austin Powers.

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Harry Styles

The singer wore a nearly identical replica of Elton John’s glittery Los Angeles Dodgers uniform in 2018.

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Heidi Klum

Klum had another show-stopping costume in 2017 when she dressed as the werewolf from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video.

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Kim Kardashian and Jonathan Cheban

The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and her BFF channeled their inner Cher and Sonny Bono in 2017.

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Bryan Abasolo and Rachel Lindsay

The Bachelorette stars were a picture-perfect duo as the late Hugh Hefner and a Playboy bunny in 2017.

The Hocus Pocus star revived her iconic character from the Halloween movie at her party in 2016.

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

The Grammy winner and the Sinner star went trick-or-treating with their son, Silas, while dressed as characters from Trolls in 2016.

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Kylie Jenner

The reality star resembled Christina Aguilera in 2016 when she donned the singer's iconic string bikini top and red chaps from her "Dirrty" music video. To complete the look, she added blonde extensions, blue contact lenses, and a faux nose piercing.

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Beyoncé and Jay-Z

The superstar couple shut it down in 2016 as they transformed into real-life Barbie and Ken dolls.

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Keke Palmer

The actress-singer looked fierce in 2015 as she paid tribute to the late Aaliyah’s look from her “Try Again” music video.

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Emily Ratajkowski

The model painted her skin yellow and wore a blue beehive wig as Marge Simpson in 2015.

The America's Got Talent judge went above and beyond in 2015, donning a stunning red dress and a perfectly matched wig. With added prosthetics on her face, breasts, and butt, she flawlessly recreated the iconic curves of Jessica Rabbit.

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Heidi Klum and Seal

Hollywood's Halloween Queen, Heidi Klum, rocked a matching monkey costume with her then-husband Seal at her annual bash in 2011, complete with prosthetic breasts. Klum revealed that getting dressed was a breeze, but it was the makeup that proved to be the real challenge, demanding nearly six hours of her time!

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Kim Kardashian

Something was fishy about this reality star! Kim Kardashian summoned the fishtailed mermaid of Splash from the 1984 romantic fantasy film for her 2012 costume.

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Honey Boo Boo Family

A Kartrashian Halloween! The Shannon and Thompson clan decided to channel their inner Kardashian family during Halloween in 2013. Mama June took on the role of Kim K., effortlessly emulating her iconic style, complete with a revealing leopard-print top that showcased her ample cleavage.

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Ashley Tisdale

The ex-Disney star transformed herself into a deceased version of Britney Spears back in 2013. During the Halloween festivities, Tisdale decided to put a spookier twist on Spears' iconic schoolgirl ensemble from "…Baby One More Time," enhancing it with smudged face paint to resemble a zombie. Joining her was her then-fiancé Christopher French, who embodied a zombie priest.

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Heidi Klum

Winning Halloween, what else? Heidi Klum completely transformed herself into an old lady for her 2013 Halloween bash. She expertly portrayed her character by adding realistic wrinkles, grey hair, and a receding hairline to her costume. To further enhance the authenticity of her portrayal, Klum walked with a cane and settled into a rocking chair at NYC hotspot Marquee, the venue for her spectacular party that year.

The comedienne decided to go as her pregnant self for Halloween in 2013. "Check out my Halloween costume - pregnant and totally thrilled about it!" Handler tweeted along with a picture displaying her growing baby bump and a comfortable costume designed to accommodate it.

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Tom Brady and Gisele

Okay, cuteness! The NFL hunk and supermodel dressed up as the Cowardly Lion and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz for the festive holiday in 2013.

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Ellen DeGeneres

The talk show host dressed as Nicki Minaj — cleavage and underboob included! — for her Halloween 2013 costume.

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Iggy Azalea

This diva tapped into her Disney alter ego! Azalea brilliantly transformed into Cruella de Vil at the 2013 Vevo Halloween Party, complementing her ensemble with a (hopefully faux!) fur coat, vibrant multicolored hair, and an exquisite Dalmatian on a leash.

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Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams

The authentic Addams family! Moore and her spouse, Ryan Adams, portrayed Morticia and Gomez Addams from the Addams family, respectively. They nailed their costumes by incorporating gothic-inspired outfits and the iconic hairstyles of the characters.

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

In 2013, the couple embraced the enchanting atmosphere of Wonderland by dressing up as Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Their adorable twins, Harper and Gideon, joined in the fun, with Harper portraying Alice in Wonderland and Gideon taking on the role of the clock-swinging White Rabbit.

Rock on! The supermodel and her husband dressed as former Guns N' Roses bandmates Slash and Axl Rose for their Casamigos Halloween Party in Beverly HIlls in 2013.

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Miley Cyrus

Complete with the pasties, obviously! The "Wrecking Ball" singer dressed as Lil' Kim circa 1999 MTV VMAs, wearing a boob-baring dress and purple pasty.

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Matt Lauer

The morning program's 2013 Halloween special had the Today show co-host stealing the spotlight in a swimsuit, channeling his inner Pamela Anderson and going as the buxom Baywatch actress.

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Demi Lovato

Heart attack for sure! Lovato opted for a dead (and totally terrifying!) look in 2013, dressing as a zombie bride at her annual Halloween party in Hollywood.

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Beyonce

What would she be without that Halo? In 2013, the singer decided to honor herself by donning a captivating ensemble, dressed as a seductive angel. To commemorate the occasion, she adorned a halo and angel wings, serving as a gentle reminder to her fans of her iconic single, "Halo."

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Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan

The hosts of the Live! With Kelly and Michael show couldn't be stopped from showing off their best Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke impressions at the 2013 MTV VMAs. This came several months after their controversial performance at the awards show, which attracted significant criticism. Ripa added even more authenticity to her look by donning a foam finger, while Strahan rocked Thicke's iconic striped suit.

For the 2010 episode of Live With Regis and Kelly, Ripa underwent three costume changes portraying Kris Jenner and her daughters, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian. Meanwhile, Philbin transformed into the patriarch of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Bruce Jenner.

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Rachael Ray

The TV personality looked stunning as she portrayed Jessica Rabbit on a Halloween themed episode of her talk show Rachael Ray in 2010, with her husband John Cusimano dressed as Roger Rabbit.

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Joan Rivers and Snooki

In 2012, Snooki teamed up with the late Joan Rivers on a Halloween-themed episode of Fashion Police. Kelly Osbourne tweeted, "Snooki is so funny; she has a great sense of humor about herself!"

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Bette Midler

Why did the singer choose to wear a willow tree costume at the 2010 Hulaween Benefit gala in NYC? "[Martha] suggested that I dress as a willow because willows symbolize flexibility, and in today's world, being flexible is essential," disclosed Midler to Us, referring to the costume crafted by Martha Stewart and Co. "That's the honest truth!"

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Snooki

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Ellen DeGeneres

DeGeneres chose a brilliant costume in 2010, opting not to dress up as Snooki from the Jersey Shore but rather as Snooki's iconic hair "pouf". In a hilarious twist, DeGeneres wore a costume adorned with hair, with a Cabbage Patch doll positioned between her legs to mimic the petite Polizzi.