Leading the charge in fashion-forward nostalgia was Zendaya, who delivered a breathtaking homage to Halle Berry. The critically acclaimed actress recreated Berry’s iconic appearance from the 2002 X-Men premiere red carpet, donning the exact style of a Lanvin Fall 2000 bikini top paired with matching low-rise trousers. The original look was famously styled by Phillip Bloch, and Zendaya’s own long-time stylist, Law Roach, successfully sourced the vintage ensemble for the Halloween recreation, earning widespread praise from fashion enthusiasts across social media.
Meanwhile, supermodel Heidi Klum once again cemented her unofficial title as the undisputed "Queen of Halloween" by teasing and ultimately revealing a remarkably gruesome and elaborate severed hand costume. Klum, who has been hosting her legendary annual A-list Halloween bash since 2000—with only brief pauses in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic—built immense anticipation among her 12.7 million followers by sharing behind-the-scenes footage in the days leading up to the event. Her social media updates featured props drenched in fake blood, clips of her specialized makeup team preparing complex special effects, and humorous snapshots of herself snacking on ham-flavored chips while extensive prosthetics were glued around her eyes, nose, and mouth. The final grotesque look featured long red claws, protruding bloody veins bursting from a severed wrist, and Klum’s own face ingeniously embedded inside a gaping, macabre wound, accompanied by classic seasonal music like Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s "Monster Mash."
Other prominent figures embraced different aspects of the holiday spirit. Hailey Bieber opted for a luminous, angelic look that radiated classic charm, while Paris Hilton celebrated the spooky season alongside her young children, Phoenix and London, sharing intimate family moments on her social media channels. Sandra Bullock took a festive trip down memory lane, delighting her 7.2 million followers with a carousel of nostalgic photographs featuring her children, Louis and Laila. The silver screen star shared images of past Halloweens, including herself dressed as Jessie alongside Louis as Buzz Lightyear, matching pirate costumes with Laila, and amusing footage of her dogs dressed up for a dedicated photo shoot, as well as a childhood photo of herself wearing a white suit and headdress.
Reality television stars and fashion icons also made major statements with their wardrobe choices. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker channeled underworld excess by transforming into the notorious Scarface couple Tony Montana and Elvira Hancock. Kourtney wore a platinum blonde wig with a blunt-bangs crop reminiscent of Michelle Pfeiffer’s character, posing next to a vintage convertible car and quoting Al Pacino’s famous line: "The eyes, Chico. They never lie." Kendall Jenner also embraced a bleach-blonde transformation, donning a chin-length bob and a hot pink fuzzy minidress inspired by Nastassja Kinski’s character Jane Henderson from the 1984 psychological drama Paris, Texas.
Family-oriented celebrations were a major theme across the weekend. Khloé Kardashian took to her Instagram Story to showcase how she and her children spent the holiday, dressing in matching Kuromi costumes with her eight-year-old daughter, True, while her four-year-old son, Tatum, wore a blue penguin outfit inspired by Tuxedo Sam from the Japanese Sanrio franchise. Bethenny Frankel stepped out in a bright green minidress to channel Tinkerbell, while Olivia Culpo and her husband, Christian McCaffrey, delighted fans by dressing up as Princess Fiona and Shrek. Zooey Deschanel paid tribute to the art world by portraying Andy Warhol in a platinum wig and a blue jacket, and Amelia Gray Hamlin kept things classic in a head-to-toe cheetah-print ensemble, playfully noting on Instagram that she was channeling her reality star mother, Lisa Rinna.
Pop culture and cinematic references heavily influenced several high-profile couples and musicians. Marvel stars Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal orchestrated a playful costume swap ahead of the December 18 theatrical release of their upcoming film, Avengers: Doomsday. Downey Jr. dressed up as Pascal’s character, Mr. Fantastic, while Pascal donned a Dr. Doom outfit, sharing a lighthearted video of the pair walking arm-in-arm down the street. Lizzo offered a stunning tribute to the late music legend Dolly Parton, posing in a voluminous platinum blonde wig, a rhinestone-encrusted outfit, gold hoop earrings, and a fiery red manicure.
Other notable celebrity looks included Vittoria Ceretti, Leonardo DiCaprio’s girlfriend, who dressed as a corset-and-lacy-hosiery-clad Little Red Riding Hood while accompanied by DiCaprio, who wore a casual outfit topped with a wolf mask. Alix Earle shared mirror selfies and getting-ready clips in a metallic silver bodysuit paired with sky-high platform heels and an ultra-high ponytail. Chloe Bailey turned heads as "Hot Meg" from Family Guy, strutting down the street in a red wig, hot pink bra, and a revealing denim skirt. Sydney Sweeney and her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, went the cozy route by donning matching bear onesies complete with coordinated face paint, rounding out another unforgettable weekend of celebrity Halloween celebrations.
