The best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2023 have a few things in common, including originality, creativity and a sense of humor. Each year, celebrities from all realms enjoy Halloween as the perfect canvas for expression and artistry, choosing stylish costumes to pay homage to pop culture icons at Hollywood‘s coveted Halloween parties.
This year, film and television characters reigned supreme as stars like Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Mendes channeled their favorite on-screen heroes and villains. Meanwhile, celebrities including Paris Hilton, Kourtney Kardashian and Austin Butler decidedly took notes from their fellow famous contemporaries.
Ahead, WWD recaps the best celebrity Halloween costumes of 2023.
Paris Hilton
“In honor of our queen,” Hilton wrote on Instagram of her Britney Spears-inspired getup. The heiress saluted Spears’ futuristic flight attendant garb from her “Toxic” music video. Hilton added on a pair of silver point-toe booties and a 2000s staple: oversize shield sunglasses.
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler’s couples costume nodded to Andy Warhol and his ill-fated muse, model Edie Sedgwick. Gerber traded in her brunette tresses for a dirty blond crop. The supermodel’s Halloween costume also channeled one of this season’s biggest trends, tights as pants, pairing her stockings with a very ’60s high neck sleeveless sweater.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
Fox and Machine Gun Kelly dressed as characters from Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill.” MGK wore a bloodied yellow and black tracksuit reminiscent of Uma Thurman’s The Bride, while Fox went as her Mace-wielding nemesis, Gogo Yubari.
Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford
Gerber and Crawford took a note from “Grease,” dressing as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson. Both wore all-black ensembles accessorized with leather motorcycle jackets. Crawford’s look also included pair of bright red mules and a curly blond wig.
Kourtney Kardashian
Kardashian took notes from her younger sister, Kim, wearing a floral gown inspired by the “Skims” founder’s first Met Gala appearance back in 2013.
Kendall Jenner
After dressing as Pamela Anderson in 2020, Kendall Jenner went as another blond bombshell in 2023: Marilyn Monroe.
Camila Mendes, Lili Reinhart and Madelaine Petsch
The “Riverdale” trio dressed as DC Comics villains Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn.
Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini did her best Barbie impression in a matching Western set inspired by Margot Robbie’s character in the 2023 blockbuster.
Below, see a list of 105 celebrity Halloween costumes from years past.
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Kendall Jenner as Fembot from “Austin Powers,” 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for Casamigos Kendall Jenner dressed up as Fembot from “Austin Powers” at the Casamigos Halloween party on Oct. 27, 2018, in Las Vegas. The model donned a pink babydoll dress with faux fur-cover mules.
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Harry Styles as Elton John, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for Casamigos Harry Styles transformed into Elton John for the Casamigos Halloween Party on Oct. 26, 2018, in Los Angeles. Elton John is a popular choice among celebrity Halloween costumes.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jamie Lee Curtis as Ken Doctor and Barbie Nurse, 2001
Image Credit: WireImage Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis during the 8th Annual Dream Halloween to Benefit Children Affected by Aids Foundation at Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Rita Ora as Post Malone, 2018
Image Credit: John Phillips/Getty Images Rita Ora as Post Malone at Kiss Haunted House Party 2018 on Oct. 26, 2018, in London.
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The Weeknd and Bella Hadid as Beetlejuice and Lydia, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for SVEDKA Vodka The Weeknd and Bella Hadid at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City.
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Sarah Hyland as a Taco, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Sarah Hyland as a taco at Just Jared’s 7th Annual Halloween Party at Goya Studios on Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Kelly Osbourne as Myrtle Snow from “AHS,” 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Kelly Osbourne inspired by “American Horror Story: Coven” at Just Jared’s 7th Annual Halloween Party at Goya Studios on Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Jamie Lee Curtis as a Leopard, 1998
Image Credit: WireImage Jamie Lee Curtis during Dream Halloween Children Affected by AIDS at Barker Hanger in Los Angeles.
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Hoda Kotb as Elton John, 2018
Image Credit: WireImage Hoda Kotb as Elton John at the NBC “Today” Halloween 2018 at Rockefeller Plaza.
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Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin as Future Trunks and Gaara, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for Heidi Klum Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween Party on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City.
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Kaia Gerber as Neo from “The Matrix,” 2018
Image Credit: GC Images Kaia Gerber at Fran Cutler’s Halloween Party on Oct. 31, 2018, in London.
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Heidi Klum as Fiona from “Shrek,” 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for Heidi Klum Heidi Klum at her 19th Annual Halloween Party on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City.
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Padma Lakshmi as Black Swan, 2018
Image Credit: FilmMagic Padma Lakshmi at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City. The look, inspired by Natalie Portman in “Black Swan,” is another hit in the celebrity Halloween costumes list.
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Winnie Harlow as RuPaul, 2018
Image Credit: FilmMagic Winnie Harlow ar Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City.
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Kat Graham as The Mask, 2018
Image Credit: FilmMagic Another popular choice in the celebrity Halloween costumes list is The Mask. Kat Graham paid tribute to Jim Carrey’s character at Heidi Klum’s 19th Annual Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2018, in New York City.
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Justin Timberlake as Lego Robin, 2018
Image Credit: GC Images Justin Timberlake in a Lego Robin costume at New York City’s Halloween on Oct. 31, 2018.
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Lisa Rinna as Lucy from “I Love Lucy,” 2010
Image Credit: WireImage Lisa Rinna at Barker Hangar on Oct. 30, 2010, in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Rihanna, 2018
Image Credit: GC Images Rihanna with neon skull makeup and a leather catsuit at Annabels Halloween Party on Oct. 31, 2018, in London.
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Janet Jackson, 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Janet Jackson with a pencil mustache at Lanvin’s Halloween Extravaganza on Oct. 29, 2010, in New York City.
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Kathie Lee Gifford as Madonna in “Material Girl,” 2018
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Kathie Lee Gifford as Madonna in “Material Girl” recreating Marilyn Monroe’s look in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” on the “Today” show on Oct. 31, 2018.
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Martha Stewart as Jane of the Jungle, 2005
Image Credit: FilmMagic Martha Stewart at “Hulaween,” celebrating Bette Midler’s 60th Birthday and the 10th Anniversary of the NY Restoration Project at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
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Anne Hathaway as Cleopatra, 2004
Image Credit: FilmMagic Anne Hathaway during Heidi Klum’s Halloween party in 2004.
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Mariah Carey as a Bride, 2004
Image Credit: FilmMagic Mariah Carey during Sean Combs and Mariah Carey Celebrate Halloween at Cain in New York City, 2004.
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Benito Skinner and Terrence O’Connor as Kylie and Kendall Jenner, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Heidi Klum Benito Skinner and Terrence O’Connor at Heidi Klum’s 20th Annual Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2019, in New York City.
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka as Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka at Heidi Klum’s Annual Halloween party in 2019.
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Martha Hunt as Leeloo from “The Fifth Element,” 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Heidi Klum Martha Hunt at Heidi Klum’s 20th Annual Halloween party in 2019.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones as Jean Harlow, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for NY Restoration Catherine Zeta-Jones attends Bette Midler’s “Hulaween” to Benefit NY Restoration Project in 2019.
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Mariah Carey and Heidi Klum as Rockstar and Alien, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for SVEDKA Mariah Carey at Heidi Klum’s 20th Annual Halloween party in 2019.
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Jonathan Van Ness as a Cat, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images Jonathan Van Ness at Heidi Klum’s Annual Halloween party in 2019.
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Elsa Hosk as Alice from “Closer,” 2019
Image Credit: FilmMagic Elsa Hosk at Heidi Klum’s 20th Annual Halloween party in 2019.
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Kelly Clarkson as “Ghostbusters,” 2021
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Kelly Clarkson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Halloween episode in 2021 as a ghostbuster.
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Rebel Wilson as Barbie, 2022
Image Credit: GC Images Rebel Wilson and friends at the Casamigos Halloween Party in 2022.
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Julia Fox Inspired by “Where the Wild Things Are,” 2022
Image Credit: GC Images Julia Fox wore a monster costume inspired by “Where the Wild Things Are” on Oct. 31 in New York City.
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Kim Kardashian as Poison Ivy, 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Kim Kardashian at the Midori Green Halloween costume party in 2011.
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Katy Perry as Hillary Clinton and Michael Kives as Bill Clinton, 2016
Image Credit: GC Images Katy Perry as Hillary Clinton at Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween party in 2016.
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Heidi Klum as Human Body, 2011
Image Credit: WireImage Heidi Klum at her 12th Annual Halloween party at TAO Nightclub in 2011 in Las Vegas.
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Fergie as “Toddlers in Tiaras,” 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Fergie at Heidi Klum’s 12th annual Halloween party in 2011 in New York City.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend as Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, 2010
Image Credit: WireImage Chrissy Teigen and John Legend at Heidi Klum’s Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2010, in New York City.
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Busy Phillips and Daughter Birdie as Tinkerbell, 2010
Image Credit: WireImage Busy Phillips and daughter Birdie Leigh Silverstein at Barker Hangar on Oct. 30, 2010, in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Chrissy Teigen as “Toddlers in Tiaras,” 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images 2011 was the year of “Toddlers in Tiaras” in celebrity Halloween costumes. Chrissy Teigen wore the costume for Heidi Klum’s 12th annual Halloween party.
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Lisa Rinna as a Bunny, 2021
Image Credit: WireImage Lisa Rinna at the costume party premiere of “Halloween Kills” at TCL Chinese Theatre on Oct. 12, 2021.
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Jade Thirlwall as Marge Simpson, 2021
Image Credit: Mike Marsland/WireImage Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall at Maya Jama’s annual Halloween party in 2021.
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Doja Cat as Ms Sera Bellum from “Powerpuff Girls,” 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images Doja Cat at Darren Dzienciol’s Carn*Evil Halloween Party in 2021.
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Tina Fey and Will Ferrell as Roxanne Ritchi and Megamind, 2010
Image Credit: NBC Newswire/NBCUniversal via Ge Tina Fey and Will Ferrell on the annual Halloween episode of “Today” show in 2010.
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Heidi Klum as a Worm and Tom Kaulitz as a Fisherman, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz at her 2022 Halloween Party in 2022.
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Leni Klum as Catwoman, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Leni Klum at her mom Heidi Klum’s 2022 Halloween party in 2022.
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Kim Petras as Krampus, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Kim Petras at Heidi Klum’s 2022 Halloween party at Cathedrale at Moxy Hotel in New York City.
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Antoni Porowski and Kevin Harrington Inspired by “Us,” 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Antoni Porowski and boyfriend Kevin Harrington at Heidi Klum’s 2022 Halloween party in New York City.
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Pink as a Clown, 2008
Image Credit: WireImage Pink at the 13th Annual Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project’s “Hulaween” at the Waldorf-Astoria on Oct. 31, 2008, in New York City.
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Kim Kardashian as Catwoman, 2012
Image Credit: FilmMagic Kim Kardashian at her Halloween party at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau Miami on Oct. 31, 2012, in Miami.
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Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian as Robin and Batgirl, 2012
Image Credit: FilmMagic Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian at Kim Kardashian’s Halloween party in Miami, 2012.
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Cindy Crawford as Marylin Monroe, 1996
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Cindy Crawford on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” in 1996.
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Martha Stewart as Fairy “GrandMartha,” 2013
Image Credit: WireImage Martha Stewart at Hub Network’s 1st annual Halloween bash in 2013.
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Iggy Azalea as Cruella de Vil, 2013
Image Credit: Getty Images Iggy Azalea at the VEVO Halloween showcase at The Oval Space on Oct. 31, 2013, in London.
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Kelly Ripa as a NASA Astronaut, 2013
Image Credit: WireImage Kelly Ripa in the New York City 40th Annual Village Halloween parade.
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Demi Lovato, 2013
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Demi Lovato at her Halloween Party at the PhilyMack Management Building on Oct. 31, 2013, in Los Angeles.
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George Segal and Barbra Streisand, 1970
Image Credit: Getty Images George Segal and Barbra Streisand wearing Halloween costumes in a still from the film “The Owl And The Pussycat,” directed by Herbert Ross in 1970.
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon as Firefighters, 2008
Image Credit: WireImage Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon attend a Halloween party at Marquee on Oct. 30, 2008, in New York City.
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Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford as Sonny and Cher, 2014
Image Credit: GC Images Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford at the Casamigos Halloween party on Oct. 24, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Jenny McCarthy as Sandy from “Grease,” 2014
Image Credit: FilmMagic Jenny McCarthy at her Halloween costume party at The SiriusXM Studios on Oct. 29, 2014.
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Katy Perry as a Cheeto, 2014
Image Credit: GC Images Katy Perry at Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween party on Oct. 30, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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Taylor Swift as a Unicorn, 2014
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur Taylor Swift on “The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show” at Z100 Studio on Oct. 31, 2014, in New York City.
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Rita Ora as Barbie, 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images Rita Ora at “Death of a Geisha” party hosted by Fran Cutler and Cafe KaiZen on Oct. 31, 2014, in London.
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Lady Gaga as a Ghost, 2014
Image Credit: GC Images Lady Gaga at the Bristol Hotel on Nov. 1, 2014, in Paris
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Rihanna and Friends as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 2014
Image Credit: GC Images Rihanna on Oct. 31, 2014, during a Halloween celebration in New York City.
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Nick Jonas as Hamburglar, 2015
Image Credit: Todd Williamson Nick Jonas at the Maxim Halloween party presented by Karma International on Oct. 24, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Rob Gregory and Darren Criss as Batman and Penguin, 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Rob Gregory and Darren Criss at WhoSays #HereForTheBoos Halloween costume party at the Knickerbocker Hotel & Rooftop on Oct. 29, 2015, in New York City.
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Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford as Hells Angels Members, 2015
Image Credit: GC Images Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford at Casamigos Halloween party on Oct. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Josh Duhamel as Karl Lagerfeld and Fergie as Choupette, 2015
Image Credit: Amy Graves Josh Duhamel and Fergie at the Casamigos Tequila Halloween party in 2015.
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Paris Hilton as a Warrior, 2015
Image Credit: GC Images Paris Hilton at the Casamigos Tequila Halloween Party in 2015.
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Gigi Hadid as Sandy from “Grease,” 2015
Image Credit: WireImage Gigi Hadid at the Heidi Klum Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2015, in New York City.
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Emily Ratajkowski as Marge Simpson, 2015
Image Credit: WireImage Emily Ratajkowski at the Heidi Klum Halloween party in New York City.
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Jennifer Lopez, 2015
Image Credit: WireImage Jennifer Lopez with spooky makeup at the Heidi Klum Halloween party on Oct. 31, 2015, in New York City.
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Paris Hilton as a Bunny, 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Paris Hilton at the Halloween Mansion party hosted by Haylie Duff on Oct. 31, 2005, in Los Angeles.
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Presley Walker Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber, 2016
Image Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez Presley Walker Gerber, Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber at the Casamigos Halloween party on Oct. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Alessandra Ambrosio as Jessica Rabbit, 2016
Image Credit: Todd Williamson Alessandra Ambrosio at the Casamigos Halloween party on Oct. 28, 2016, in Los Angeles.
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Emily Ratajkowski as Cleopatra, 2016
Image Credit: WireImage Emily Ratajkowski at Bacardi x Kenzo Digital’s “We Are The Night” Halloween party in New York City.
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Lindsay Lohan as Harley Quinn, 2016
Image Credit: David M. Benett Lindsay Lohan at Fran Cutler’s Halloween party supported by Belvedere Vodka in London.
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Cynthia Erivo as Neytiri from “Avatar,” 2016
Image Credit: Neilson Barnard Cynthia Erivo at Heidi Klum’s 17th annual Halloween party in New York City.
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Lewis Hamilton as Joker, 2016
Image Credit: FilmMagic Lewis Hamilton at Heidi Klum’s 17th annual Halloween party in New York City.
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Gabrielle Union as a Racecar Driver, 2016
Image Credit: Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan Gabrielle Union at Heidi Klum’s 17th annual Halloween party in New York City.
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Marc Jacobs and Charly DeFrancesco as Bodybuilders, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Marc Jacobs and Charly DeFrancesco attend Bette Midler’s annual “Hulaween” bash benefiting the New York Restoration Project at the Waldorf-Astoria Grand Ballroom in New York City.
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Kim Kardashian as Wonder Woman, 2008
Image Credit: WireImage Kim Kardashian at her Halloween party hosted by PAMA at Stone Rose in Los Angeles.
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Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson from “Hocus Pocus,” 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Bette Midler revived her character Winifred Sanderson from “Hocus Pocus” for her annual “Hulaween” bash benefiting the New York Restoration Project.
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Khloe Kardashian as a Cop, 2008
Image Credit: WireImage Khloe Kardashian at the Pur Jeans Halloween bash in Los Angeles.
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Bruce Willis and Stephen J. Eads as the Twins from “The Shinning,” 2017
Image Credit: GC Images Bruce Willis and assistant Stephen J. Eads are seen arriving at film director M. Night Shyamalan’s Halloween party “Shyamaween” in 2017.
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Sarah Paulson as a Panda and Holland Taylor as Harley Quinn, 2017
Image Credit: GC Images Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor at film director M. Night Shyamalan’s Halloween party “Shyamaween” in Philadelphia.
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Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford, 2017
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford at the Casamigos Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Michael Kors as the Forbidden Fruit, 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Michael Kors at Bette Midler’s 2017 “Hulaween” in New York City.
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LaToya Jackson, 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images LaToya Jackson works behind the counter to raise money for AIDS Project LA at Millions of Milkshakes on Oct. 31, 2009, in Los Angeles.
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon as Angels, 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey at a Halloween celebration at M2 Ultra Lounge in New York City.
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Kelly Osbourne and Luke Worrall as Breakfast, 2009
Image Credit: FilmMagic Kelly Osbourne and Luke Worrall at Heidi Klum’s 10th Annual Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Nicky Hilton as Audrey Hepburn in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” 2009
Image Credit: FilmMagic Nicky Hilton attended the Halloween party at Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas.
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Janelle Monae as Joker, 2017
Image Credit: Rudy Torres/Image Press Agency / Janelle Monae at the ’90s-themed Halloween Party held at Joseph’s Cafe in Los Angeles, 2017.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Steph Shep as Cowgirls, 2019
Image Credit: iamKevinWong.com / MEGA Kourtney Kardashian and Steph Shep at Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Gigi Hadid as The Mask, 2019
Image Credit: iamKevinWong.com /MEGA Gigi Hadid at Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Nina Dobrev as Billie Eilish, 2019
Image Credit: Photographer Group/MEGA Nina Dobrev at the 2019 Casamigos Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Lupita Nyong’o as Dionne from “Clueless,” 2018
Image Credit: Said Elatab/MEGA Lupita Nyong’o at Heidi Klum’s Halloween party in Los Angeles.
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Georgia May Jagger as Jane Fonda in “Barbarella,” 2020
Image Credit: Supplied by Capital Pictures / MEGA Georgia May Jagger shared her 2020 Halloween costume on Instagram.
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Becky G as Cleopatra, 2022
Image Credit: Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA Becky G at Darren Dzienciol’s Carn*Evil Halloween party hosted by Alessandra Ambrosio in Los Angeles.