Celebrities are getting into the Halloween spirit early this week, unveiling their imaginative — and often high-budget — costumes ahead of Friday’s spooky celebrations.
Some celebrities are known for hosting high-profile Halloween parties, with pictures often going viral the next day. Specifically, Heidi Klum throws a big New York City bash every year with a star-studded guest list, with costumes she spends years planning in advance. The America’s Got Talent judge is known for her show-stopping Halloween costumes every year, from dressing up as Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit in 2015 to one of the werewolves from Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” music video in 2017.
In 2024, Klum took her legendary Halloween game to a new galaxy, transforming into none other than E.T. Channeling the iconic alien from Spielberg’s 1982 classic, her costume was complete with a glowing fingertip and a motorized headpiece — equipped with a mouth and eyes that her team could operate remotely. Klum was joined by her husband, German musician Tom Kaulitz, who also suited up as E.T. for the event.
However, Janelle Monáe appeared to upstage Klum’s E.T. costume by wearing the same thing one day before Klum’s large unveiling.
The Kardashians are also known for their extravagant costumes, as the family has gone all out for the killer holiday, whether that be Kourtney and Travis Barker going as Morticia and Gomez Addams, or Kendall Jenner’s cucumber getup.
Although October 31 may not be for another few days, some people have begun to get a head start by sharing their costumes early to possibly give their fans inspiration for what to wear themselves when the scary day arrives.
While some celebrities might not have as elaborately planned costumes as the so-called “Queens of Halloween,” Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe, here are the most outrageous Halloween costumes seen so far.
Paris Hilton
The socialite donned Britney Spears’s iconic red latex jumpsuit from her “Oops!...I Did It Again” music video, which she showed off on Instagram, complete with the slick hairstyle and large oversized sunglasses that made her look exactly like the “Toxic” singer.
Janelle Monáe
After twinning with Klum as E.T. last year, the singer returned with another cinematic choice — Beetlejuice, the ghost whose name is better left unsaid.
Monáe also showed off a completely different costume during Wednesday’s episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, dressed as the popular Dr. Seuss character, The Cat in the Hat.
Bowen Yang
The SNL star went for an unexpected choice this year, transforming into Tingle from The Legend of Zelda — the eccentric, middle-aged mapmaker desperate to become a fairy.
Keke Palmer
The One of Them Days actor recreated a dance scene as Honey Daniels from the 2003 movie, Honey. She embodied Jessica Alba’s character in the film, wearing camouflage cargo pants, an orange bralette, and a matching long-sleeve crop.
Quenlin Blackwell
The comedian and influencer copied one of her favorite memes of the year, the headphone lady, complete with swirling butterflies and a crying look on her face.
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