This year, Hollywood showcased its love for Halloween with an impressive array of costumes that highlighted creativity and homage. Celebrities went all out to celebrate the spookiest day of the year, donning costumes that ranged from beloved film characters to music legends. From recreating Kendrick Lamar’s iconic 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show look to embodying whimsical characters from Dr. Seuss, the inventive Halloween costumes of 2025 did not disappoint.
Many stars chose to pay tribute to cherished characters from popular movies. Mindy Kaling embraced one of Kate Hudson’s most beloved roles, while Ed Sheeran transformed into a classic horror icon. The daytime talk show scene was equally vibrant, with Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager dressing as fashion titans Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour. Meanwhile, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos showcased their playful spirit with several costumes, including a nod to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
This year also saw the return of the "Queen of Halloween," Heidi Klum, who dazzled at her annual bash. For her Halloween 2025 costume, Klum embodied Medusa, complete with a stunning headpiece of moving snakes, fangs, and a forked tongue, all paired with an impressive snake-like bodysuit and tail.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the standout celebrity Halloween costumes from this year, featuring stars like Lady Gaga, Niecy Nash-Betts, and KeKe Palmer.
Lady Gaga channeled one of her newest tracks from her seventh studio album, Mayhem, with a creative costume that represented the Garden of Eden. She shared her look on Instagram, captioning it, “Happy Halloween to all the grave diggers,” and closing with, “love, Mother Monster.”
Niecy Nash-Betts and her wife, Jessica Betts, wowed fans by honoring Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Niecy dressed as the tennis icon Serena Williams, while Jessica sported a look reminiscent of Lamar’s performance outfit. Their joint Instagram post featured the couple recreating viral moves from the event, showcasing their playful spirit.
In a heartwarming mother-son duo, KeKe Palmer and her child paid homage to Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow with a costume inspired by the “Bow Wow (That’s My Name)” music video, celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Known for her stunning Halloween costumes, Janelle Monáe transformed into the fictional Cat in the Hat, complete with full prosthetics. The Grammy-nominated artist shared her creative process and final look through various Instagram photos and videos, delighting fans with her artistic flair.
Julia Fox stirred controversy with her choice to dress as a bloody Jackie Kennedy Onassis, mirroring the infamous outfit worn during President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. In her Instagram defense, she expressed that her costume was not just for shock value but a statement about trauma and femininity's strength in the face of brutality.
Mindy Kaling celebrated Halloween by honoring Kate Hudson’s character from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. She donned a silky yellow dress reminiscent of Andie Anderson’s iconic look, complete with a blonde wig. Hudson herself complimented Kaling’s outfit in the comments, showcasing their delightful camaraderie.
This year, Ed Sheeran embraced the horror theme by dressing up as Pennywise from It. Unrecognizable in his killer clown costume, Sheeran shared a series of spooky photos and videos while strolling through New York City, captioning his post with, “In for a Penny.”
Paris Hilton continued her tradition of elaborate costumes, celebrating Halloween 2025 in style. The Hilton family dressed as the cast of Toy Story in one post and the stars of Peter Pan in another. Hilton also honored Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic Catwoman from Tim Burton’s Batman Returns and kicked off her “Halloweek” with a tribute to Britney Spears, recreating the pop star’s signature red latex outfit from the “Oops!… I Did It Again” music video.
Coco Jones paid tribute to the Oscar-winning film Dreamgirls with a recreation of one of the film’s iconic posters, featuring the talented cast of Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Anika Noni Rose.
As Halloween 2025 wraps up, it’s clear that Hollywood continues to embrace the holiday with creativity and flair, showcasing a variety of costumes that resonate with fans and inspire future celebrations.
