Every October, we patiently wait to see which celebrity couples will deliver in the style stakes with an epic couple's Halloween costume. Thankfully, we're rarely disappointed. From Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz' monstrous transformations to Mariah Carey and ex-husband Nick Cannon's hilarious 'Cookies n Milk' couples costume from the 2000s, Halloween is taken scarily seriously in the fashion world - and the expectations are high for the elite style set this spooky season. In the meantime, let's remind ourselves of our favorite celebrity couple costumes to inspire your Halloween outfits.
Bella Hadid and The Weeknd, 2021
© GettyBella Hadid and The Weeknd's romance may have been short lived, but the former couple's epic Beetlejuice-inspired Halloween costume has left a permanent imprint in our minds. With looks inspired by Tim Burton’s 1988 horror-comedy, The Weeknd completely transformed himself as the titular character, while Bella took on the role of Winona Ryder’s goth teen Lydia Deetz.
Heidi Klum and Tom Kaultiz, 2022
© GettyWhat does a supermodel wear on Halloween, you ask? A worm costume, apparently. Heidi Klum has served up some unmissable Halloween looks, but her 2022 costume boasted next-level commitment, surpassing every gruesome and goulish character she's transformed herself into through the decades. Her husband Tom Kraulitz, dressed as a fisherman, even helped his wife wriggle onto the red carpet where she gave an interview while lying down on the floor.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, 2008
© GettyAll I Want for Christmas is for Mariah Carey and ex-husband Nick Cannon to recreate their 2008 Halloween costume, where they dressed as cookies and milk. Enough said.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, 2018
© GettyCindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's romance is one of the longest lasting fairytale love stories in Hollywood, so it only makes sense the duo have treated their fans to some unmissable couple costumes through the years. In 2018, the stars attended a Halloween party at CATCH Las Vegas at ARIA Resort & Casino dressed as a pilot and air steward.
Jade Thirlwall and Jordan Stephens, 2021
© GettyLittle Mix star Jade Thirlwall and her beau Jordan Stephens won Halloween when they transformed themselves into ghoulish Simpsons characters. While Jade sported a towering blue beehive to become the iconic matriarch of The Simpsons family, Rizzle Kicks star Jordan dressed as a sinister Sideshow Bob, with 'Die Bart Die' bejewelled onto his chest in red rhinestones as Jade proudly carried a glittering handbag resembling Homer's head.
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor, 2017
© GettyAmerican Horror Story star Sarah Paulson and her girlfriend Holland Taylor's minimal-effort onesies worn to film director M. Night Shyamalan's Halloween party 'Shyamaween' in 2017 were the definition of "simple, but effective."
Kim Kardashian and Kayne West, 2012
© GettyThe former couple, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West dressed up as arch-enemies Batman and Catwoman for a Halloween bash in 2012, fully committing to the head-to-toe latex needed to recreate the DC characters' famous costumes.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, 2010
© GettyChrissy Teigen and John Legend honored historic power couple, Cleopatra and Mark Antony, at a Halloween haunt in 2010. Since then, the couple — who are now parents to four children: Luna Simone, nine, Miles Theodore, seven, Esti Maxine, two, and Wren Alexander, two — lean more into family costumes. Last year, the family dressed as the Flintstone family.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion, 2019
© GettyGroovy baby! Patrick Schwarzenegger was the perfect Austin Powers in a cobalt blue suit and ruffled cravat, while his wife Abby Champion transformed herself into the film's murderous female secret agent.
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse, 2019
© GettyThere were no details spared when Disney star Dylan Sprouse and his wife Barbara Palvin dressed as Ashitaka and San from the Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke, with the pair even posing in character.
Benito Skinner and Terrence O'Connor, 2019
© GettyThere is only one word to describe Benito Skinner and Terrence O'Connor's Kylie and Kendall Jenner-inspired Met Gala costumes to attend Heidi Klum's 20th Annual Halloween Party - iconic.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, 2023
© Getty ImagesMark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa honored Mark's Mexican heritage in 2023 when they wore Día de los Muertos outfits for Halloween. Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2 to honor and remember deceased loved ones. Kelly posted the process of getting her makeup just right to her Instagram, writing: "Once Upon A Hulaween 2023."
