Celebrity Halloween Costumes: A Look Back at Iconic Looks

The annual tradition of elaborate celebrity Halloween costumes continues to captivate, with stars consistently drawing inspiration from pop culture, film, and fashion. Over the past five years, notable transformations have included Paris Hilton channeling Britney Spears' "Oops!...I Did It Again" music video look from 2025, complete with the iconic red latex.

Couples have also embraced themed costumes. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker recreated Jack and Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in 2025, even reenacting a scene from the film. Justin and Hailey Bieber opted for a family affair in 2025, dressing as characters from "The Incredibles," with their son playing Jack-Jack.

Individual celebrities have also made a significant impact. Keke Palmer went viral in 2025 for her spot-on impersonation of Snoop Dogg, even enlisting her son as a hype man. Flo Milli channeled Daphne from "Scooby Doo" in 2025, with her son joining as a mini Scooby-Doo. Dean Johnsen and Judy Greer embodied fashion titans Dame Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld, respectively, at a 2025 Halloween party. Macaulay Culkin's commitment to his role as a toilet in 2025, a concept he attributed to his children, also garnered attention.

Scary transformations were a hallmark for some. Ed Sheeran sported an unrecognizable Pennywise costume in 2025, while Kerry Washington put a bold spin on her "Django Unchained" role by portraying the titular character in 2025. Lady Gaga presented a dual costume in 2025 as both the Garden of Eden and the gardener, a dramatic and macabre interpretation.

Humor and pop culture references were also prevalent. Mindy Kaling playfully mimicked Timothée Chalamet's animated reactions at a Knicks game in 2025. Demi Lovato embraced an internet conspiracy by dressing as her supposed alter ego, "Poot" Lovato, in 2025. Joe Jonas transformed into Flo from Progressive in 2022, sharing videos of his character enjoying a night out.

Looking back further, Lupita Nyong'o embodied Marvel's Storm in 2024, sparking fan speculation about a potential future role. Alec Baldwin, his wife Hilaria, and their children committed to a "Where's Waldo" family theme in 2024. Sophie Turner donned a "Matrix"-inspired Trinity costume in 2024, while Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco paid homage to Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" in 2024.

Other notable looks from 2024 included China McClain as a gender-bent Mrs. Krueger, Amelia Dimoldenberg as Roz from "Monsters, Inc.," and Ashley Tisdale's "Wicked"-themed family costume. Renee Rapp and Cara Delevingne offered an obscure pop culture reference in 2024, dressing as Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. Kelsea Ballerini channeled "Western Barbie" in 2023, and Adele embodied Morticia Addams for her Las Vegas show that year. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised fans with a transformation into David Beckham in 2023, and Mariah Carey dazzled as Jessica Rabbit in 2023.

Florence Pugh and Zoe Lister-Jones presented unique costumes in 2023, with Pugh as Guy Fieri and Lister-Jones as a rooster. Janelle Monáe continued her streak of show-stopping transformations in 2023 with a hyper-realistic chameleon costume. Jojo Siwa took on the role of Draco Malfoy in 2022, and Sarah Michelle Gellar revisited a high school theme from "Do Revenge." Heidi Klum's commitment to her worm costume in 2022, with her husband as the fisherman, went viral. Vanessa Hudgens and her friend embodied the duality of "Black Swan" in 2022, and Kerry Washington paid tribute to her first celebrity crush by dressing as Lionel Richie in 2022. Kylie Jenner's elaborate "Bride of Frankenstein" costume in 2022, featuring a custom Jean Paul Gaultier gown, was a standout. Skai Jackson transformed into Janet Jackson in 2022, and Shakira revisited a childhood favorite with a Wonder Woman costume in 2022. The "Riverdale" trio Lili Reinhart, Madelaine Petsch, and Camila Mendes united as the Sanderson Sisters from "Hocus Pocus" in 2022, while Lizzo perfectly embodied Marge Simpson.

In 2021, Cardi B delivered a sultry Morticia Addams, and Reese Witherspoon stepped into the shoes of Tippi Hedren from "The Birds." Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel coordinated "Harry Potter"-themed costumes for their family. Nina Dobrev and Shaun White offered a "Queen's Gambit" twist, and Harry Styles delighted fans with a "Wizard of Oz" Dorothy costume during a Halloween concert. Jamie Lee Curtis honored her mother by dressing as Marion Crane from "Psycho," and Kendall Jenner concluded the five-year span with an alien look from "Mars Attacks!"