Halloween in Hollywood has never been just about candy and cobwebs—but 2025 turned it into a full-blown cinematic universe. This year, the stars didn’t merely play dress up; they transformed.
From Grecian goddesses draped in gold to viral recreations that broke the internet, the night shimmered with myth, nostalgia, and a touch of unhinged glamour. What was once a playful night of dress-up has evolved into a cultural phenomenon—where fashion meets fantasy, and every costume is a red-carpet statement.
Below, a look at the most unforgettable celebrity transformations that defined Halloween 2025.
Heidi Klum as Medusa
The undisputed Queen of Halloween reclaimed her throne in a terrifyingly lifelike Medusa ensemble—complete with writhing snakes, fangs, a forked tongue, and a serpentine tail. Crafted by Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino and a 35-person team, Klum’s “Heidiween” look was pure myth brought to life, while husband Tom Kaulitz played her perfect foil: a man turned to stone by her deadly gaze.
Paris Hilton as Britney Spears (and more)
Paris Hilton kept her Halloween crown polished with multiple looks, from a family Peter Pan ensemble to a solo tribute to Britney Spears’ Oops!… I Did It Again latex catsuit.
Alongside her husband and kids, Hilton revisited Neverland with a whimsical Peter Pan family costume. Not only that, the pop culture heiress also revisited Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman with purr-worthy precision.
Lady Gaga as the Garden of Eden
Never one to shy from the theatrical, Lady Gaga transformed into both the Garden of Eden and its gardener—a surreal nod to her track “Mayhem.” “Happy Halloween to all the grave diggers,” she wrote, delivering haute symbolism and signature Gaga spectacle.
Sabrina Carpenter as Barbie, Fred Flintstone & Wonder Woman
Sabrina Carpenter, ever the show-woman, cycled through a trio of Halloween glamour — Barbie’s pink sparkle, Fred Flintstone’s campy charm, and Wonder Woman’s sequined heroism — during her sold-out Madison Square Garden show. The pop princess unveiled her bedazzling red-and-blue bodysuit mid-performance, proving that stage and Halloween theatrics can coexist beautifully.
Ed Sheeran as Pennywise
The singer-songwriter swapped acoustic guitars for balloons and greasepaint, prowling the streets as Pennywise the Clown. Posting clips of himself sipping espresso in full horror makeup, Sheeran proved that even killer clowns need their caffeine fix.
Janelle Monáe as The Cat in the Hat
From extraterrestrials to literary icons, Monáe knows no limits. This year, she donned full prosthetics and a towering striped hat to embody Dr. Seuss’s mischievous feline, feeling playful, uncanny, and perfectly Monáe.
Mindy Kaling as Kate Hudson
Channeling Kate Hudson’s iconic How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days character, Mindy Kaling glittered in the canary-yellow gown that defined a rom-com era. “Thanks for inventing yellow,” she quipped. Hudson approved in the comments on Instagram.
Because one look wasn’t enough, Kaling also turned heads dressed as “Timothée Chalamet cheering for the Knicks.” It was chaotic, hilarious, and instantly meme-worthy.
Keke Palmer as Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow
Proving that Halloween is a family affair, Palmer and her son recreated Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow’s looks from their early-2000s music video “That’s My Name.” Nostalgic, stylish, and full of swagger, it was a heartwarming (and hilarious) throwback.
Kourtney Kardashian as Bride of Frankenstein
Hollywood’s gothic sweethearts, Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker, went full monster romance this year, embodying the Bride and Groom of Frankenstein. With Kourtney’s structured hair and Barker’s haunting pallor, it was horror couture at its most romantic.
Kim Kardashian, North West & Kris Jenner as the Guapo Family
Kim turned TikTok into couture, dressing as influencer Jay Guapo, while North became his younger brother, Pink Cardigan, and Kris Jenner joined as their mom, Chrissy G. Meta, viral, and entirely Kardashian-coded.
Lizzo as a Mozzarella Stick
The self-proclaimed “cheesy queen” embodied everyone’s favorite appetizer—a fried mozzarella stick oozing with (literal) style. Dipped in humor and confidence, Lizzo once again turned food into fashion.
James Charles as Aunt Gladys and Headless Horsemen
The beauty YouTuber merged horror and humor, appearing as the witch Aunt Gladys from Weapons, complete with red curls, smudged lipstick, and mock gore. Later, he took it up a notch, carrying his own head to Heidi Klum’s party in a literal “headless” twist.
Megan Thee Stallion as Choso
Anime met hot girl magic as Megan Thee Stallion embodied Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen. With silver accents, supernatural detailing, and her trademark confidence, she delivered a look both eerie and elite.
Doja Cat as a Mime
Stripped of color but not expression, Doja Cat stunned as a black-and-white mime—proof that silence can sometimes speak the loudest in fashion.
Lisa as The Golden Siren
BLACKPINK’s Lisa went avant-garde as the gilded siren from Love, Death & Robots. The shimmering metallics and surreal body paint transformed her into a living piece of digital art.
Charli D’Amelio as Cher
The TikTok star gave us ’70s glamour in full Cher regalia: long black hair, sequins, and a confidence that said, “Snap out of it.”
Amelia Dimoldenberg as a Devil
The Chicken Shop Date host brought her signature dry wit to a devilish red-hot ensemble—sharp horns, sharper humor.
Troye Sivan as The Dare
Troye Sivan blurred friendship and fandom, dressing as indie musician The Dare in a stylish nod to his creative circle, feeling minimalist but deeply meta.
Katseye as Mariah Carey
After their viral red carpet fumble, the girl group made amends in full Mariah mode—each member embodying a different era of the pop icon. It was cheeky, self-aware, and pure diva energy.
Coco Jones as Dreamgirl
Coco Jones sparkled in a tribute to Dreamgirls, recreating the film’s legendary trio look in a photo shoot dripping with old-Hollywood glamour.
Zooey Deschanel as Ethel Cain
Ethereal and haunting, Deschanel traded her manic-pixie charm for melancholic Americana, dressing as singer Ethel Cain, and giving a nod to indie pop’s patron saint of heartbreak.
Olympian Ilona Maher as Barbie
The rugby star proved muscle meets glamour in a custom black Undone by Kate gown—complete with opera gloves and a slogan reading “Beast. Beauty. Brains. Barbie.”
Justin Trudeau & Son as Katy Perry and Shark
Even former world leaders joined the fun—Trudeau and son Hadrien recreated Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Left Shark moment in matching “fintastic” form.
The Today Show Team
Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager slayed as Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour, while Sheinelle Jones channeled Beyoncé and Craig Melvin paid homage to Prince. Morning television has never looked this glamorous.
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