Hollywood goes all out for spooky season, meaning the best celebrity Halloween costumes from yesteryear make ideal inspiration for your own get-up (you know, if you're behind and haven't planned anything out just yet).
When you're stuck for inspiration there are few better people to turn to than the likes of Halloween queen Heidi Klum, Demi Lovato, Gabrielle Union, and more—as their previous costumes are sure to get your creative costume juices flowing.
Get yourself into the festive spirit by watching some of the best Halloween movies for shrieks and screams while you browse outfit ideas Halloween hair color options galore. But first, the best celebrity options from the history books...
12 celebrity Halloween costumes you'll love
1. Halsey
Oftentimes Tim Burton's Corpse Bride, aka Emily, hides in the shadows of Jack Skellington's love interest, Sally. But thankfully, Halsey did the beloved, deceased character justice, and then some. They took our breath away... if we had any!
2. Ciara
No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you. That is not Cardi B. We repeat, that is NOT Cardi B—just a very accurate costume.
3. The Weeknd
Oh, Sherman, Sherman, Sherman! The Weeknd's nod to Professor Klump doesn't miss a trick—we particularly appreciate the beaker.
4. Gabrielle Union
Remember the time Gabrielle Union and her daughter channeled the actor's Bring It On character for Halloween? We loved it. Awesome, oh wow, like, totally freaked us out!
5. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker
Are we truly surprised that this loved-up duo have previously donned a couple's Halloween costume? The PDA-positive lovebirds decided to channel Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, but, truly, it seems like their everyday ensembles are very similar to their costumes.
6. Martha Stewart
Ina Garten might get the reputation as Halloween queen— "If you can't summon the flames directly from Hell, store-bought is fine"—but Martha Stewart is the one who goes all out when it comes to fancy dress, and this throwback shot is proof.
7. Drew Barrymore
We love it when stars poke fun at their own film or TV characters. In this lovable nod to the '90s horror masterpiece Scream, Drew Barrymore—who was famously in the film for all of five minutes—dresses up as her character, Casey Becker, alongside her killer.
8. Mariah Carey
The queen of Christmas actually nails Halloween, too. In this throwback snap from 2019, Mariah and her crew look like they're straight out of Rock of Ages.
9. Lupita Nyong'o
Ugh, as if! Lupita Nyong'o completely nailed the Clueless look with Dionne's all-plaid outfit.
10. Heidi Klum
The reigning queen of Halloween goes all out when it comes to the frightening festivities. The proof is in the photos, people!
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