Stars Ditch Selves for Spooky Celeb Costumes

For Halloween, celebrities have showcased impressive creativity by dressing up as other iconic figures. This trend saw stars channeling everyone from music legends to Hollywood icons for their festive costumes.

Paris Hilton famously transformed into Britney Spears, even including a miniature astronaut for her "Oops!... I Did It Again" music video tribute in 2025. Similarly, Keke Palmer and her son recreated a look from Lil Bow Wow's "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" music video. Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts honored Serena Williams and Kendrick Lamar with their 2025 costumes.

Other notable impersonations included Kourtney Kardashian as Ariana Grande and Kendall Jenner as Marilyn Monroe in 2023, drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood glamour. Christina Aguilera paid homage to Cher's character Tess Scali from "Burlesque" in 2023, while Rosalía donned Björk's memorable swan dress from the 2001 Oscars.

Lil Nas X dedicated his 2023 costume to Little Richard, celebrating his contributions to rock and roll. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos channeled Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their 2023 Halloween special. Kerry Washington honored Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest impersonated Harry Styles in 2022.

In 2022, Frankie Jonas and Anna Olson dressed as Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift, complete with purity rings. Lori Harvey recreated Beyoncé's "Check on It" music video look, while Joe Jonas transformed into Flo from the Progressive commercials. Tony Hawk amusingly portrayed Larry David.

Tyga meticulously recreated Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video look, and Winnie Harlow took on both Michael Jackson from "Remember the Time" and Iman's costume from the same video in 2022. Pepper Thai dressed as Kris Jenner in 2021.

The Burtka-Harris family consistently delivers elaborate group costumes, famously embodying famous artists like Van Gogh, Dali, Kahlo, and Warhol in 2019. Kevin Hart replicated a throwback photo of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in 2019, and Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari dressed as Anna Nicole Smith and J. Howard Marshall II.

Beyoncé's 2018 tribute to Toni Braxton, complete with a "Phoni Braxton" album cover, earned praise from Braxton herself. In 2016, Nina Dobrev and Lane Cheek humorously dressed as Olympians Ryan Lochte and Jimmy Feigen.