Halloween is no longer just about cat ears and toy horns. It has turned into a full-blown celebrity spectacle. October 31 has become a stage where stars show off elaborate costumes, often planned weeks in advance. Fans eagerly watch for posts that are designed to go viral and spark memes. Celebrities now mix nostalgia, pop culture references, and striking visuals. Some looks are scary, some are funny, but the goal is always the same: to grab attention and trend online.
Cardi B made waves in 2022 when she dressed as Marge Simpson. She painted her body yellow and wore a towering blue beehive wig with a revealing Thierry Mugler dress. The post also included an illustration matching the look. However, it soon caused controversy because Italian artist AleXsandro Palombo claimed the idea copied his 2013 series, “Marge Simpson Style Icon.” Meta later removed the illustration from her post.
Lizzo went all out in 2021 with a triple costume. She first became Grogu from The Mandalorian, complete with green face paint, prosthetic ears, and a big styled headpiece. She performed a short version of her hit Truth Hurts at Spotify’s Ghost Town party in West Hollywood. Later that night, she changed into the Squid Game “Red Light, Green Light” doll and then into Dorothea from Bebe’s Kids, wearing bright 90s colors. Each switch was shared across social media and went viral instantly.
Ed Sheeran joined the fun in 2024 with a costume inspired by an AI meme. He wore a monkey outfit, crouched on a table holding a phone, and captioned it, “Haters will say it’s AI.” He added playful hashtags like #halloweenbruv. His look was a humorous nod to a viral photo of a child in a monkey costume using an iPad.
Halsey impressed fans by recreating Emily from Corpse Bride. Every detail was on point, from the sculpted hair to the enlarged eyes and blue contour that shaped her cheekbones. Usually, celebrities hire teams of makeup artists, but Halsey revealed she did this look entirely on her own and shared it on Twitter.
These celebrity Halloween looks show that stars are taking the holiday to the next level. The creativity, drama, and fun make them unforgettable and give fans plenty of inspiration for their own spooky celebrations.
