Boo-Yeah! The 65 Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes
As the temperatures start to dip, what certainly will be heating up are those celebrity Halloween costumes. Sure, some like to watch the leaves change as summer turns to fall, but for legions, it is all about All Hollows' Eve and discovering what our favorite celebs are going to be dazzling us with as they attend Halloween parties from coast to coast.
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Several celebrities throw bashes of their own and for years now have blown us away with their own costume choices—most famously Heidi Klum.
You do not want to miss a single one of this sexy and spooky group. That’s right… these are the 65 celebrity Halloween costumes that are scary, sultry and even a few that are hauntingly hilarious. Matthew McConaughey as the Beast from Beauty and the Beast? Yes! Which of the Keeping up with the Kardashian stars made our list and how far will they drop our jaws with their own Hollywood Halloween version of shock and awe?!
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The calendar is inching closer to October 31 and that means one thing… celebrity costumes get the full salute. Yes, there even are a number of famous folks who achieved military majesty with their dress-up digs.
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Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey was The Beast from Beauty and the Beast and that had to be one of his best Halloween costumes ever. He has long been called a beast when it comes to his Oscar-winning talent, and for once he literally dressed the part.
Kelly Bensimon
The Real Housewives of New York star Kelly Bensimon got real with her bouncing bunny Halloween costume at Klum’s bash.
Rita Ora
Poison Ivy is always a popular choice for Halloween costumes, and if anyone pulled it off, it was songstress Rita Ora.
Ed Sheeran
Irish pop star Ed Sheeran was pretty in pink as a pimp at Jonathan Ross’ annual Halloween bash in London.
Shanina Shaik
Sometimes when dressing up for Halloween, our favorite celebrities just go for shock value and do not attempt to “be” anything specific. That was certainly the case for Australian model Shanina Shaik when she attended the amfAR Fabulous Fund Fair Halloween soiree.
Ariel Winter
Not sure what Modern Family star Ariel Winter was trying to be with her Just Jared Halloween party appearance. Was she channeling a sexy nurse who had the unfortunate experience of running into a zombie? Either way, it worked.
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry
Hail to the Chief(s)! The then-couple (are Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry back on?) made quite an appearance at Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween bash. The pop culture power couple scored big-time as the political power couple of the day, Bill and Hillary Clinton. Nice touch… the “I’m with Her” pin that Bloom donned that was the icing on this costume cake of excellence.
Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa utterly nailed the look and demeanor of DC Comics’ Harley Quinn before her morning show. Wouldn’t want to mess with her on any evening, but especially as the bat-wielding Batman villain.
Kim Kardashian
“I Got You Babe,” indeed. Kim Kardashian, a Halloween costume legend, dressed relatively conservative on this particular October 31 as Cher. Her longtime BFF, Jonathan Cheban, morphed into Sonny Bono. If there was karaoke at the George Clooney and Rande Gerber hosted event, they would have slayed it!
Paris Hilton
Another best celebrity Halloween costumes stalwart is Paris Hilton. The hotel heiress did the pretty princess thing in an outfit that recalled Jasmine from Aladdin. Then again, that might be too wholesome for the sex tape veteran—perhaps she is just trying to be a sexy Arabian princess!
Kourtney Kardashian
Vampire bride? Perhaps. The thing is Kourtney Kardashian was missing something quite important—fangs! Kardashian was probably doing the sexy bride with blood running down her face thing. Everything doesn’t have to be all about vampires, after all… Twilight was 10 years ago now!
Al Roker
The anchors over at the Today show go all out every year when it comes to getting dolled up for Halloween. The best of the best had to be when weatherman Al Roker scored with his uncanny turn as Steve Urkel from Family Matters. He had the look… and the demeanor—the whole package.
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg
Who doesn’t love it when a couple does the Halloween coordination costume thing? Making it work as the leaders of the Mouse House are Jenny McCarthy and her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra was tapped to host the Foxwoods Resort Casino Halloween bash and decided to show up doing what made her famous. She did the sultry celebrity Halloween costumes thing. One question… how much do you think her feet hurt in those 10-inch heels?!
Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding was clearly hoping that people would ask her to belt out “I Will Always Love You” on this particular Halloween. Her costume as Dolly Parton was pitch perfect and she certainly possesses the pipes to pull off the iconic Parton track!
Coco Austin
Someone who relishes in the magnificence that is celebrity Halloween costumes is Ice-T’s better half, Coco Austin. She probably started a slew more fires than she put out in this sexy firefighter getup. Nobody should be shocked anymore by what she does, after all Austin took out her baby daughter in a barely-there bikini!
James Van Der Beek
Sure, it’s terrific for couples to coordinate costumes every Halloween. But once in a while, a family doing the costume thing deserves a salute. For James Van Der Beek and his clan, led by his wife Kimberly Brook, Halloween is serious business. Evidence of that is their posing for the cameras with Van Der Beek as a pirate and the family in various iconic Halloween characters—from skeletons to witches and the cutest... the littlest Van Der Beek as a bride.
Samuel L. Jackson
It is extremely difficult to look at Samuel L. Jackson and not think of the two words that always seem to come out of his mouth, regardless of the character and the movie. You know the one, it begins with the initials “M” and “F.” Now picture him as a Catholic church cardinal! Just one reason why Halloween can be such a fantastic fest with the right people in the right costumes. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at M. Night Shyamalan’s Shyamaween bash on this night!
Heather Graham
Clearly, Heather Graham saw Disney’s Coco and decided to mark the Mexican Día de los Muertos with this difficult-to-pull-off combination of costume and makeup. She got a “10” for effort and presentation.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union would certainly stop traffic with one of the more sizzling celebrity Halloween costumes at Klum’s 17th annual event.
Simon Pegg
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Oh, wait, that’s not Beetlejuice from Tim Burton’s masterpiece. That’s Simon Pegg.
Tyson Beckford
Who do you think Tyson Beckford was trying to be with this costume? Deadpool, perhaps? Doesn’t really matter. He clearly was having a blast letting loose at the Freak Show Halloween Party.
Pauly D and Aubrey O’Day
Although Pauly D and Aubrey O’Day broke up, they will always have their killer turns coordinating costumes on Halloween. Hail, Caesar, indeed! For fans of the couple, one can always watch them fight on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.
Cindy Crawford
A popular costume for couples every year is Sonny and Cher. Power pair Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, looked downright groovy, baby!
Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg dazzled in her Day of the Dead costume for the Just Jared Halloween bash. How long do you think this getup took to put together?
Melissa Gorga
Hitting the high notes on the cute meter was The Real Housewives of New Jersey break-out star, Melissa Gorga and her family. Her Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz keenly knew that she is not in Kansas anymore… this is Jersey, baby! Funny note from this celebrity Halloween costumes shot… her Toto did not look so thrilled to be walking the boulevard, no? Maybe the pup is just camera shy?
Gerard Butler
Hey, if Johnny Depp ever tires of portraying the Mad Hatter in those Disney Alice in Wonderland movies, they should give Gerard Butler a call!
Keke Palmer
Grease Live! star Keke Palmer chose the sexy costume route for her contribution to the best celebrity Halloween costumes list. “Greased Lightning,” indeed.
Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott
Property Brothers stars Jonathan Scott and Drew Scott battled it out one Halloween. Their fight? That's easy... it was to determine who gets the title of loving Wonder Woman more. Who do you think won?
Bette Midler and Dita Von Teese
In the category of people no one ever thought we’d see in the same photo is Bette Midler and Dita Von Teese. But, they do look divine at Midler’s annual Halloween event in New York City.
Cardi B
All that is missing from the “It” singing star of the moment’s costume is 101 Dalmatians. Cardi B slays as the iconic Disney villain, Cruella de Vil.
Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey appeared ready to belt out “Double, double, toil and trouble” as a witch. Clearly, the singing sensation was the hostess with the most-est.
Colton Haynes
Who is that in the most impressive of celebrity Halloween costumes? Seriously, when you see who it us, you will marvel at the mastery that went into creating this look. Under all that makeup and Princess Fiona costume is... Arrow and Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes!
Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow
Leslie Mann and her husband, Judd Apatow, appeared ready to party as they walked up to the annual Halloween bash thrown by Kate Hudson at her Los Angeles home. With that helmet tucked underneath her arm, one would not want to mess with Mann in that roller derby costume!
Miles Teller
Jared Eng and Miles Teller made quite a pair at the Just Jared Halloween fete in 2016. Think Teller was ready to “Rock & Roll All Night” in his KISS costume?!
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio was downright heavenly as an angel/unicorn at her own Halloween bash. What does everyone think she was going for... angel? Unicorn? Something else entirely?!
Bethenny Frankel
Pink leather skin-tight skirt... check! Long-locks blonde wig... check! Bethenny Frankel brought her Halloween costume A-game with this dazzling get-up. Even love the matching pink furry coat!
Corinne Olympios
The veteran of several The Bachelor shows, Corinne Olympios certainly read the room well with her costume for the Maxim Halloween Party.
Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson and Valentin Chmerkovskiy
That is some serious dancing talent, all in one photo! Dancing With The Stars pros Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson and Valentin Chmerkovskiy seriously spooked party-goers with their Fab Four of celebrity Halloween costumes.
Maria Menounos
One must salute Maria Menounos with her military costume at the Casamigos Tequila Halloween Party. “The Yanks Are Coming!”
Victoria Justice
Victoria Justice seems to be channeling Beetlejuice, but she seemed to have stopped after the prison-stripped blazer and pants. The tie's a nice touch... and that wig Halloween hue is heavenly!
Giancarlo Stanton
The New York Yankee slugger had a blast while playing for the Miami Marlins. One of those good times for Giancarlo Stanton was at a Halloween party at LIV, along with teammate AJ Ramos. This Halloween, he had hoped to be too busy with the Yankees and their run for the World Series to think about costumes! Looks like he has all the time in the world now to choose a costume for some big NYC fete!
M. Night Shyamalan
Watch M. Night Shyamalan movies and it’s impossible to ignore how he was inspired by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Hats off to the filmmaker as he showed up to his own Halloween bash dressed as a character from one of Kubrick’s best films, A Clockwork Orange. Seeing Shyamalan as Max is a horror show of the highest order.
Joanna Krupa
Dancing with the Stars and The Real Housewives of Miami star Joanna Krupa dazzled in this most luxurious of celebrity Halloween costumes for the Maxim Halloween bash. Judging by this number for Halloween, her wedding details ought to be impeccably elegant!
Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is downright sprightly—love the matching crown and mask—as she made the scene at the Casamigos annual All Hallows Eve soiree.
Lindsay Lohan
During another time earlier in her career, Lindsay Lohan could have been a favorite to portray the DC Comics villain, Harley Quinn. After years of scandalous headlines, the once famous actress had to settle for dressing as Quinn for Halloween.
Tyga
“It's party time!” to quote Jim Carrey from one of his biggest hits—The Mask. Rapper Tyga nailed the look at a Halloween bash in LA.
Karrueche Tran
Karrueche Tran went Native American for her costume as she arrived at the annual Maxim Halloween party.
Trevor Noah
The Daily Show host gives Eddie Murphy a run for his money in one of the better celebrity Halloween costumes on this list. Trevor Noah is Prince Akeem.
AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord took her Halloween costume business seriously for her visit to the Carlton’s Halloween Nightmare fete—which found her playing host as well.
Sharna Burgess
The Dancing with the Stars pro went back to school—Hogwarts specifically—for her Halloween costume at Maxim’s big fete. Wonder what house Sharna Burgess was in? We're betting Slytherin!
JC Chasez
JC Chasez, the former NSYNC singer, could not have chosen a better party person for a costume. He dazzled as the legendary reveler, writer and author Hunter S. Thompson.
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger went the route of the unspecific costume with her visit to Klum’s annual Halloween party. It was certainly a scary look, that much is certain. The former Pussycat Dolls leader scored points for bringing attitude with her get-up.
Claudia Schiffer
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer appeared to be channeling a “race girl” as she arrived at Jonathan Ross’ annual Halloween party with her boyfriend, director Matthew Vaughn.
Tara Reid
Tara Reid is downright devilish with her contribution to the landscape that is celebrity Halloween costumes. Her skinny figure has people worried, though!
Joe Jonas and Zoe Kravitz
The singer, Joe Jonas, and a singer’s daughter, Zoe Kravitz, are both fantastically festive at a Klum Halloween party. The Jonas Brothers member utterly nailed the Derek Zoolander “Blue Steel” look!
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum went all out for her 17th annual Halloween party. Can you imagine the hours it took for her to become the titular character from the iconic Michael Jackson video, “Thriller?”
Maria Sharapova
Tennis star Maria Sharapova scores an ace when she channeled a favorite character from her youth. Her Pippi Longstocking costume for the Just Jared Halloween bash was downright delightful.
Adam Lambert
American Idol veteran Adam Lambert went the extra mile and embraced the theme of his annual Halloween party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The Ghost Town Halloween bash host looked ready to shout, “Der’s gold in dem dere hills!”
Nathan Fillion
This entry by a television superstar is why so many are so obsessed with celebrity Halloween costumes. Under all that makeup is Nathan Fillion. No matter the party, he would easily have been on the leader board for “Best Costume.”
Gigi Hadid
Grease is the word for model Gigi Hadid, who gave an astounding physical manifestation of Olivia Newton John from the iconic movie musical.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
The husband of actress Jessica Alba looks ready to take off. Cash Warren is clearly channeling Maverick from Top Gun. What Alba is going for… not as clear.
Taissa Farmiga
If a person were a pineapple, Taissa Farmiga believed it would look like she did for the Just Jared annual Halloween fete. Pretty bold costume choice for the American Horror Story star.
Josh Hutcherson
The Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson is downright scary at the treats! Magazine annual Halloween fest in LA.
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