Best Iconic Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Will Stand the Test of Time – 2023
The best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time run the gamut in terms of style, subject, and execution. Some of the greatest ones are fresh takes on classic characters, like when Kim Kardashian went as Poison Ivy in 2011. Others are just brilliant feats of glam, like Gigi Hadid’s The Mask costume in 2019. (You can do something similar after perusing the best Halloween makeup ideas out there.)
Some celebrities have rocked costumes inspired by classic Halloween movies, like Halsey’s Corpse Bride ’fit in 2020. And others just went for, well, looking hot. (Please see: Kylie Jenner as “Dirrty”-era Christina Aguilera in 2016. What a moment!)
As for 2023, celebrities are already bringing their A-game despite SAG-AFTRA’s call for members to avoid struck-inspired costumes amid the ongoing Hollywood strike, with many embodying popular cartoon characters or pop stars—two categories that are fair game. Just look at Justin and Hailey Bieber, who went as Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles from The Flinstones.
If you need inspiration, check out our picks for the best celebrity Halloween costumes of all time. Obviously, we’ll be updating this post as more great outfits come in.
Mariah Carey as Jessica Rabbit (2023)
Mariah Carey went with a classic in 2023, dressing up as the iconic cartoon sex symbol Jessica Rabbit.
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner as Pete Davidson and Timothee Chalamet’s SNL skit (2023)
For Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party, the Taylors Lautner went with a very specific cultural reference. The couple dressed as Pete Davidson and Timothee Chalamet in a Saturday Night Live “Rap Roundtable” sketch from 2020.
Rachel Zegler as Daphne from Scooby-Doo (2023)
Rachel Zegler was not one of the many Snow Whites out and about on Halloween 2023. Instead, for Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party, she dressed as a different iconic cartoon character—Scooby-Doo‘s Daphne.
Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum as Rosemary and her baby (2023)
The recently engaged couple went with a classic horror movie theme, dressing as the titular characters in Rosemary’s Baby.
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian as Beetlejuice and Lydia (2023)
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian kept their goth streak alive with Beetlejuice-inspired costumes.
Kendall Jenner as Marilyn Monroe (2023)
Kendall Jenner followed sister Kim Kardashian’s suit and dressed up as Marilyn Monroe.
Billie Eilish as a Cowgirl (2023)
Billie Eilish brought some yeehaw energy to Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party at the Chateau Marmont on October 28.
Justin and Hailey Bieber as Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles (2023)
Justin and Hailey went for a Flinstones-themed couples costume.
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox as Death Note Characters (2023)
MGK and Megan Fox went with an anime couple’s costume for their second round of 2023 Halloween festivities.
Demi Lovato as Snow White (2023)
Lovato attended Vas Morgan and Michael Braun’s Halloween Party on October 28, 2023.
Halsey as a Mermaid (2023)
Halsey embraced the sheer trend for her ethereal sea-creature costume.
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos in Día de los Muertos Looks (2023)
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos attended Bette Midler’s Annual Hulaween Bash in NYC at Cipriani South Street on October 27, 2023.
Kourtney Kardashian as Kim Kardashian (2023)
Amid all the family drama, Kourtney decided to emulate her sister’s 2013 Met Gala moment. At the time, Kim was pregnant with her eldest, North. Kourtney is currently pregnant with her fourth child, though this will be her first with husband Travis Barker.
“Freaky Friday,” Kourtney captioned her Instagram slideshow, featuring multiple photos in what is likely the actual Givenchy gown.
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber as Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol (2023)
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber were photographed at the annual Casamigos Halloween Party on October 27, 2023.
Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson (2023)
Meanwhile, Kaia’s parents and party hosts Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford went with a Grease-themed couples costume.
Paris Hilton as Britney Spears (2023)
Paris Hilton was “Toxic” at the Casamigos party.
Kira Hagaman, Jessica Alba, and Kelly Sawyer Patricof as Britney Spears
But Paris Hilton wasn’t the party’s only Britney Spears. Jessica Alba and two of her friends channeled Spears’s iconic looks from “Oops!…I Did It Again,” “Toxic,” and “…Baby One More Time.”
Jodie Turner-Smith
Though Turner-Smith’s look is definitely giving “…Baby One More Time” vibes, she’s likely dressed as a generic schoolgirl.
Chelsea Lazkani, Emma Hernan, and Chrishell Stause as Fuck, Marry, Kill (2023)
I’m not going to lie, they ate.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly as Kill Bill Characters Gogo Yubari and Bride (2023)
Megan Fox and MGK went in Kill Bill–inspired looks that may violate the rules for SAG members.
Kelsea Ballerini as Disco Cowgirl Barbie (2023)
The country singer nailed this hot pink ensemble inspired by Margot Robbie’s Barbie movie. “💕🤠 HI BARBIE, HAPPY (early) HALLOWEEN 🤠💕,” she captioned her Instagram post of The Original Donut Shop’s Halloween Party in NYC, which she hosted on October 25.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes as Barbie and Ken (2023)
Meanwhile, Chase Stokes nailed the “He’s just Ken” vibe while maintaining plausible deniability with the ongoing SAG strike.
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber (2022)
Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber were giving Western at the Casamigos party.
