Hollywood once again proved its love for Halloween as stars from film, music and television delivered an unforgettable array of creative and daring costumes for 2025.
Celebrities showed up in inventive, movie-inspired and nostalgic looks that paid tribute to pop culture icons and classic characters alike.
From Lady Gaga’s avant-garde transformation to Heidi Klum’s mythological masterpiece, the scariest night of the year turned into a showcase of artistry and imagination.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s Halloween look stood out as one of the most symbolic of the evening. Inspired by her latest album Bendthe Grammy winner embodied both the Garden of Eden and its gardener – an elaborate double costume that captured the essence of her new music.
“Happy Halloween to all the gravediggers,” Gaga wrote on Instagram, signing off with “love, Mother Monster.”
Keke Palmer
KeKe Palmer and her son brought major nostalgia by dressing up as Snoop Dogg and Bow Wow from the rapper’s classic Bow Wow (that’s my name) music video, which celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The mother-son duo won hearts online with their clever tribute to early 2000s hip-hop culture.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monáe once again showed her talent for performing with a transformation in The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.
Complete with full prosthetics and cinematic makeup, the Grammy-nominated artist shared clips of her playful, animated portrayal of the beloved character.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling took a glamorous turn by channeling Kate Hudson’s character Andie Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Wearing a gorgeous replica of Hudson’s silky yellow dress, Kaling captioned her post: “Thanks Kate Hudson for inventing yellow.” Hudson himself replied: “Ahhhh! Hahaha! Yes!!!” which adds to the joy of the internet.
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran leaned into horror this year and stepped out as Pennywise from It. The singer’s detailed costume, complete with creepy makeup and signature red balloon, had fans doing double takes as he roamed the streets of New York City.
“In for a Penny,” he captioned his Instagram post, embracing the chilling atmosphere of the night.
Coco Jones
Coco Jones honored music history with a glamorous tribute Dream girlswhich recreates one of the film’s iconic posters featuring Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Anika Noni Rose.
Her costume exuded old-world elegance and vocal powerhouse energy.
Julia Fox’s
Julia Fox’s appearance attracted the most controversy, as she appeared as a blood-stained Jackie Kennedy Onassis, mirroring the outfit the former First Lady wore on the day of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
Fox defended her decision, writing, “I dressed up as Jackie, not as a costume, but as a statement,” describing it as an artistic expression of “trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance.”
Meanwhile, talk show hosts also embraced the fun atmosphere of the holiday. Today, hosts Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager transformed into fashion icons Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour, while Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos wore multiple looks including Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Last but not least, the reigning queen of Halloween, Heidi Klum, celebrated her 25th annual party in New York City dressed as an enchanting Medusa.
Complete with a serpentine tail, a toothy mouth and a crown of moving snakes, Klum reaffirmed her title as Hollywood’s ultimate Halloween icon.
Happy Halloween!
