It’s that time of year again: Halloween, which means everything from scary to adorable to pop culture-referenced celebrity costumes in a trick-or-treat bag.
This includes the usual suspects, stars who have long been showcasing their love for the holiday with more elaborate appearances. Paris Hilton returned with another Halloween tribute to her friend and pop icon Britney Spears — which she premiered in photos she exclusively shared of her. board – as well as an entire family outfit borrowed from a beloved Disney Princess movie. Janelle Monáe has also been out in full force once again ahead of her annual Wondaveen celebration, and a costume triangle of sorts has emerged between Kim Kardashian, her daughter North West, and Natalie Nunn.
As far as costumes specifically honoring an event that happened in 2026 go, Owen Thiel and Benito Skinner are arguably leading the way with a two-man look that recreated one of the most talked-about pop collaborations of the year. (Whether you’re a celebrity or not, there’s still time to put together a 2026-specific Halloween look — here are some ideas board (Recently put together referencing Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, Taylor Swift watching the New York Knicks, and more.)
Over the next few days, more and more developments are emerging for the main event on Saturday (October 31). board Keeping track of all the best celebrity looks. Whether you’re looking for some last-minute inspo or just want to see what the biggest names in entertainment are doing for the holidays this year, keep reading to learn about the best Halloween costumes we’ve seen below — and keep checking back for updates!
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Paris Hilton as Britney Spears
Paris Hilton continued her tradition of paying homage to the Princess of Pop for the fourth Halloween in a row, this time by dressing up as Britney Spears and performing “I’m a Slave 4 U” at the 2001 VMAs. “Britney is not only an icon, but also a dear friend, and I will always love to celebrate her and the incredible impact she has had on all of us,” Hilton said. board Of sight.
Later, she will share a second 2026 dress inspired by beauty and the Beast His entire family got involved in this.
See Hilton as Britney Spears Here And as Princess Belle with her family Here.
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Kim Kardashian as North West
Kim Kardashian didn’t need to look farther than her home to dress up as daughter North West for Halloween 2026. The reality star completed her look with a turquoise wig, long nails, and Gothic clothing, which were either replicas of North’s look or borrowed directly from the source.
Check out Kardashian’s outfit Here.
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North West as Natalie Nunn
When Mom Was Dressing Like Him, North West Was Transforming bad girls club The star, with the artificial chin, angled bob and “baddies” necklace. Later she dressed like a raven teen titansWearing a purple colored lehenga and a red diamond gem on her forehead.
see north as nun Here and raven Here.
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Natalie Nunn as North West
“Uno reverse 🔄 @NorthWest,” Nunn wrote on Instagram as he unveiled his 2026 costume: NorthWest. In response to Kardashian and Ye’s eldest daughter dressing like her, Nunn returned the favor by teaming up with Kardashian to dress as North, complete with turquoise pigtails and a jeweled collar.
See Noon as North West Here.
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Cyndi Lauper as Ursula
Cyndi Lauper joins Bette Midler at the New York Restoration Project’s annual Hulaween Gala photo call, in a revealing dress Phantom of the Opera-esque masquerade look. Inside the event, Lauper wore an elaborate Ursula costume to perform her signature Billboard Hot 100 smash, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, which she changed into “Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun” for the occasion.
see her with midler Here And as Ursula Here.
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Chloe Bailey as Meg Griffin
chloe bailey recognized family GuyBy dressing up as the family’s least appreciated member, Meg Griffin. “Hot Meg” version Her for halloween. The R&B singer showed off her figure in a pink strapless bra, denim skirt and boots, topped off with Meg’s signature pink hat and glasses.
See Bailey as Meg Here.
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Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner as Pinkpanthers and Zara Larsson
Owen Thiel and Benito Skinner head into 2026 as one of pop music’s most dynamic duos: Pinkpanthers and Zara Larsson, whose “Stateside” remix peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100 in March. The two friends recreated the pop star’s plaid skirt and colorful airbrushed baby tees from the “Statesside” music video for this look.
See Thiele and Skinner as Pink and Larson Here.
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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian as vampires
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have always loved the Gothic aesthetic, but at the Blink-182 drummer’s son’s 23rd birthday party, they went all out. The couple dressed in all black and even added a touch of blood from the corners of their mouths to make it extra scary.
See Barker and Kardashian as vampires Here.
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Victoria Justice and Madison Grace as the Shining Twins
Longtime Halloween lover Victoria Justice recruited her sister, Madison Grace, to dress up like the scary twins Shining. “Come and play with us, Danny. Forever… and forever… and forever,” she captioned an Instagram post showing off the look.
victorious The alum also stepped out in a few different zombie-themed looks — including a zombie bride — as well as an elfish mushroom-inspired getup.
Check out some of Justice’s costumes Here, Here And Here.
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Janelle Monáe as Ghostess with Moose
Janelle Monae started preparing for this year’s Vondaveen by transforming herself into a green, disintegrating zombie-like creature, which she dubbed “Hostess with the Mostest” in a video showing how she achieved the makeover. She put in all the effort for this look, to top it off with a curved fake eye and bleeding fake wound on her neck.
See Monáe as the “hostess with the most” Here.
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Lizzo as Granny Seiko
Lizzo caught the attention of her anime fans by dressing up as Seiko Ayase from the anime for Halloween 2026 punishment-punishment. As she does every year, the hitmaker stepped out this time wearing a long white wig and a huge fake bust.
see her as seiko Here.
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Erica Jayne as Cruella
Erika Jayne joined Lauper in channeling an iconic Disney villain for this year’s Hallow’s Eve, dressing up as Cruella de Vil. one hundred and one dalmatian. “Sad, dear, as always. Absolutely wretched,” real housewives the star captioned a video showing off the look, which came with a campy wig, spotted coat and retro cigarette holder.
Jayne as Cruella Here.
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Janet Jackson as Umi
Umi dressed up – or should we say dressed down – to reveal a bare-chested Janet Jackson on the cover rolling stone In 1993. Dressed in no top and unbuttoned jeans, with her iconic hands covering her bust from behind, the singer recreated Miss Jackson’s pose and sepia-toned photo for Halloween this year.
see him as jackson Here.
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Keke Palmer and Son Leo as Janet and Michael Jackson
Keke Palmer and her 3-year-old son, Leo, honored both Janet and Michael Jackson for Halloween 2026 by recreating the iconic pop siblings’ “Scream” music video. Miss Jackson was a big fan, reposting some of Palmer’s getup on Instagram Stories and writing, “So cute!”
See Palmer and Leo as Janet and Michael Jackson Here.
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Gloriella as Ciara
Glorilla paid tribute to Ciara by recreating the cover art of the R&B singer’s 2004 “Goodies” single with a pink hoodie and cross necklace.
Watch Glorilla as Ciara Here.
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Summer Walker as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Summer Walker honored Tim Curry, who died in August, by dressing up as his iconic figure rocky horror picture show In one video the character Dr. Frank-N-Furter lip-syncs to “Sweet Transvestite”. He wrote in his caption, “RIP Tim Curry ✅ Dr. Frank and Furter 1975.”
Watch Walker as Curry Here.
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Lily Allen as Ticketing Seat Map
Lily Allen mocked the chaotic live music industry by dressing up as an online ticket-seller seat map. “Never pay attention to accusations. #BlueDotFever,” she captioned a series of photos on Instagram.
View Allen As Ticketing Seat Map Here.
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Lizzo as Dolly Parton
Lizzo paid homage to Dolly Parton by recreating the country icon’s look from the artwork of her 1973 hit single “Jolene”. The outfit featured a skin-tight yellow floral jumpsuit and platinum blonde wig, with the singer-rapper sharing her admiration for the late country icon in a heartfelt Instagram post.
see her as parton Here.
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Justin and Hailey Bieber as Satan and Angel
Justin and Hailey coordinated their Halloween costumes, with the Road founder dressing up as an angel in a feathery white look with wings and a halo, while the pop superstar embraced her devilish side in a full red outfit with horns and a spiked tail.
Watch Justin and Hailey as Devil and Angel Here.
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Catseye as DC characters
KATSEYE brought some DC flair to Halloween this year, with members dressing up as some of the franchise’s most recognizable characters. Eunchae went full-on Harley Quinn, Megan transformed into Poison Ivy, Daniella suited up as Wonder Woman, and Lara played Catwoman.
“Good luck picking a side,” the group captioned a fierce photo on Instagram.
Check out Katsei as DC superheroes and villains Here.
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Slayyter from ‘Apocalypse Now’ named Best Friend of the Year
For Halloween this year Slayter traveled to the 1970s and dressed up as Cynthia Wood’s Playmate of the Year character from Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film. Apocalypse Now. In the Vietnam War film, Wood played the role of Playmate during the film’s memorable USO show scene.
“Apocalypse Now, Player of the Year!” the singer captioned a series of photos on Instagram showing off her outfit.
See Slayter as Playmate of the Year Apocalypse Now Here.
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Tate McRae as Catwoman
Tate McRae leaned into her feline side this year, dressing up as Catwoman in a look inspired by Julie Newmar’s portrayal of the iconic character in the 1960s Batman television series. The “Greedy” singer nailed the villain’s signature style with a sleek, all-black ensemble.
Check out Tate McRae’s Catwoman costume Here.
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Karol G as The Corpse Bride
Karol G. brought a Gothic touch to this year’s Halloween celebrations by transforming into the lead character from Tim Burton’s 2005 animated classic. corpse Bride. The Colombian singer recreated the character’s signature look in a stunning blue bridal dress.
Watch Karol G as The Corpse Bride Here.
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