October is coming to a close, which can only mean one thing – it's Halloween, the dedicated holiday for people to show off their creativity with their costumes. Traditionally, many people choose to embrace the spooky season in scary outfits like witches, vampires and ghosts, but for stars such as Winnie Harlow and Demi Lovato, it's an opportunity to think outside the box.
With professional makeup artists, hairstylists and costume designers at their fingertips, nobody does Halloween quite like our favourite celebrities. I've covered celeb fashion for over six years, and even I'm surprised by the unique outfits in 2025! Join me as I explore my favourites…
© InstagramEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran put on a super spooky display as he dressed as Pennywise the clown from Stephen King's It. His costume was complete with full (terrifying) face paint, outfit, and, of course, the famous red balloon prop. "In for a Penny," the 'Azizam' singer penned as he captioned a slew of photos in which he dashed around New York City in his transformed look.
© InstagramKris Jenner
Kris Jenner stunned in a circus master costume that featured a chic black blazer adorned with red sequins and gold detailing.
© InstagramMaya Jama
Maya Jama looked incredible as a pirate for her first Manchester Halloween. The look featured a brown leather corset and a long maxi skirt styled with a classic pirate hat.
© InstagramLady Gaga
Lady Gaga paid tribute to one of the tracks from her newest album Mayhem. The singer dressed up as the Garden of Eden as she donned a corseted gown adorned with red and pink floral appliqués. The dress featured a fishtail silhouette and was styled with a feathered bow headpiece. "I'm the Garden of Eden (and its gardener). Happy Halloween to all the grave diggers. love, Mother Monster," she penned on Instagram.
© InstagramJulia Fox
Julia Fox sparked a major reaction as she dressed up as a bloody Jackie Kennedy Onassis from when her husband, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The look featured a pink tweed blazer and matching pencil skirt layered over a navy shirt. "I'm dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit. Not as a costume, but as a statement," she wrote on Instagram. "When her husband was assassinated, she refused to change out of her blood-stained clothes, saying, 'I want them to see what they’ve done.' The image of the delicate pink suit splattered with blood is one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history. Beauty and horror. Poise and devastation. Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery. It was performance, protest, and mourning all at once. A woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality. It's about trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance. Long live Jackie O."
© InstagramParis Hilton
Each year, Paris Hilton serves up a fashion marathon of Halloween costumes. First, she dressed up with her husband and two kids as the cast of Toy Story and later the characters in Peter Pan. For her solo look, she channelled Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman from Tim Burton’s Batman Returns in a black latex bodysuit.
© Getty ImagesHeidi Klum
In true Heidi Klum fashion, the model transformed into a terrifying creature to usher in the festivities. This year, Heidi dressed up as Medusa in a green reptile-like costume complete with full prosthetics.
© InstagramHailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber twinned with her son, Jack Blues Bieber, as she dressed up as Mrs. Incredible for Halloween. The skincare mogul donned the iconic red and black figure-hugging bodysuit complete with sleek gloves and an eye mask.
© InstagramShe looked just like the singer from her 1987 hit, 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody'
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow made the case for dressing up as your icon for Halloween! The model looked uncannily like Whitney Houston from her 1987 hit, 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody', in her purple leotard and bouncy caramel curls. It marked the start of the singer's global superstar status, and Winnie pulled it off to perfection – even down to the tasselled earrings.
© InstagramThe Heart Radio co-stars dressed as Glinda and Elphaba
Amanda Holden
Alongside her Heart Radio co-star, Ashley Roberts, Amanda Holden pulled off an incredible Wicked costume on Friday. "Defying gravity before their first coffee!" Heart captioned the Instagram photos, which showed Amanda wearing a ruffled pink strapless dress and tiara as Glinda, while Ashley wore a black witch costume and green body paint to embody protagonist Elphaba.
© InstagramThe Little Mix star committed to the Greta costume
Jade Thirlwall
Jade Thirlwall looked almost unrecognisable as a Greta from Gremlins, with full green body paint and delicate painted scales running along her arms and legs. Large ears protruded out of her green wig, and teeth framed her face, which followed the purple eye shadow and red lipstick of the iconic character. From her leopard print top to her pink boa, we can't help but applaud her attention to detail.
© InstagramThe American singer was not afraid to poke fun of her 2015 meme
Demi Lovato
Proving she's not afraid to make fun of herself, Demi Lovato dressed as her fictional twin sister, Poot, whom fans made up based on an overexposed photo of Demi taken by a fan at her Royal Variety Performance in 2014. By 2015, Poot had become a meme, but Demi saw the funny side a decade later, dressing in a white top and wearing her brunette hair in a sleek style to replicate the original photo for Halloween. She's even nailed the exact smile! "Been so locked in this era thought I'd let pootvato out," she quipped.
© InstagramThe whole family got involved in the Peter Pan theme
Paris Hilton
Instead of opting for a classic Disney Princess, Paris Hilton chose to dress as Tinkerbell, with her husband, Carter Reu,m joining in on the couple's costume as villain Captain Hook. Paris took a glamorous approach to the green mini dress in her corset frock and pom pom heels, styling her blonde hair up with face-framing curls. "Off to Slivingland," she captioned the Instagram post, which also featured their kids, Phoenix and London, dressed as Peter Pan and Wendy.
© InstagramDr. Seuss would be proud of the singer's costume
Janelle Monae
Singer Janelle Monae threw it back to a 1957 children's book by Dr. Seuss, The Cat in a Hat, which was brought to life in the 2003 film. One glimpse of her white fur mane, whiskers and towering striped red and white hat, and it's clear she's nailed the brief!
© InstagramThe model paid tribute to David Bowie
Cara Delevigne
Model Cara Delevigne isn't shy about slipping on an outfit and posing for photos in her day-to-day life, and she seemed at ease posing as David Bowie for Halloween. As well as sporting red shaggy hair and a lightning stripe down her face, Cara completed her look with a glittery red and blue flame top and matching knee-high boots.
© InstagramThe singer chose a unique mozzarella stick costume
Lizzo
Points for creativity have to go to Lizzo! The 'Pink' singer embodied a mozeralla stick, made up of a breaded feature on her back and a dress that gave the illusion of melted cheese that pooled at her feet. Practical for walking or travelling to a party? No. Genius and unique? Undeniably.
© InstagramAmelia Dimoldenberg
Comedian and Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg went for a devil-ish costume this Halloween. The 31-year-old shared her costume to Instagram, writing: "Feeling horny this year." Amelia swapped her typical blonde hair for a black wig. She are a black suit and red body paint with devil horns protruding from her forehead.
© InstagramJenna Bush Hager, Savannah Guthrie, and Matt Rogers
On TODAY with Jenna & Friends, Jenna Bush Hager, Savannah Guthrie, and Matt Rogers honored The Devil Wears Prada for Halloween. Savannah and Matt dressed as characters from the 2006 film, which has a sequel coming out next year! Savannah wore Miranda Priestly's iconic short, grey bob while Matt went bald as Stanley Tucci's Nigel. Jenna dressed as the real life Miranda, Anna Wintour in a short blond bob and extra dark sunglasses.
Halloween styling tips from experts
While many Halloween looks aren't complete without the right hair and makeup, experts advise making sure you're being health and safety conscious. When it comes to your hair, consider using wigs to achieve different colours or styles instead of inflicting damage on your natural locks, hair stylist Danielle Louise suggests.
"Every year, we see clients coming in with hair that feels like straw or with patches of colour that just won’t come out. Most of these sprays aren’t salon-grade; they’re loaded with alcohol and pigment that cling to porous or pre-lightened hair. It’s just not worth the risk for one night," said the colour expert on Fresha.
Hair restoration surgeon Dr Cinik agreed, adding: "Those crazy glitzy hues you see for Halloween, such as jet-black bleached streaks, ghost-white bleach jobs, or intense neon sprays, they’re not just bold, they can be downright harmful," he said, warning it could result in "weeks of recovery."
When it comes to eyes, it's also worth being careful with coloured contact lenses, which can be risky if they're poorly fitted or not from a licensed professional. Consultant oculoplastic surgeon Dr Elizabeth Hawkes warns that they can cause corneal abrasions or severe infections, while makeup can also irritate skin. "The eyelid skin is particularly delicate and thin, so any skin problems are likely to be felt more in this area," she said.
