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Here’s How Celebrities Dressed Up For Halloween (50 Pics)
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When you’re one of the popular celebrities, you can rarely get a moment’s peace. Whenever you walk out of your door, fans can’t help but want to talk to you and share how much they love your work. They want your autograph. They want your attention. They want you to know how much you’ve changed their lives.
After a while, the majority of fans all start sounding much the same and it’s no wonder that stars need a moment to relax and find their bearings again. Halloween is the perfect time for celebrities to hide their real identities in creative costumes while at the same time having loads of fun and eating loads of candy.
In order to give you some great Halloween costume ideas, Bored Panda compiled this list of famous people wearing Halloween costumes, so scroll down, upvote your faves, and drop us a line in the comments telling us what you think of these cool costumes. We know that you love Halloween posts, so check out our last year’s list of celebrities whom we could barely recognize when they put on their costumes. In case you’re in need of a more serious Halloween pick-me-up, take a look at the posts here, here, and here. And be sure to scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with the world’s foremost expert on Halloween, Lesley Bannatyne.
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Kevin Hart As Dwayne Johnson
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Paul Rudd As Weird Al
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Neil Patrick Harris As Burtka-Harris Boo-Seum Of Art
When celebrities dress up, Halloween approaches weirdness: these are people whom millions of their fans want to be like, but who choose to be someone else for the holiday. It just goes to show that everyone has someone they look up to, no matter how high and mighty they might appear from the sidelines.
Some people love Halloween; some hate it. But most people think of it as a holiday that isn’t very serious and don’t give it much thought. However, Halloween is a deep topic that has been studied by professional academics, the greatest among them being Bannatyne. Bored Panda spoke to her about the holiday’s popularity in the West, especially in the United States, and she gave three main reasons for it.
“Halloween’s popularity, especially among adults, began to surge in the 70s and has been growing ever since. Nostalgia is one reason. Kids who grew up in the golden age of trick-or-treating (50s, 60s — before the rumors of razor blades in apples and stranger danger) didn’t want to give it up, and threw Halloween parties where they could still get into costume and go out at night.”
#4
The Weeknd As Joker
#5
Jason Momoa As Elvis Presley
#6
Jessica Biel As Justin Timberlake And Justin Timberlake As Microphone
Bannatyne continued: “Halloween’s edginess is another. Wonderfully outrageous parades erupted in gay communities in the late 60s and 70s (San Francisco’s Castro, Greenwich Village, etc.) that painted Halloween as a renegade holiday; it was both inclusive and extreme, a night where, whatever box you were in during the day, you could bust out at night. My gay friends tell me that Halloween is their Christmas — no gifts, no family, no travel, just a great costume.”
#7
Heidi Klum As Alien
Danish Dynomummy 6 years ago
Heidi never disappoints at Halloween!! She's way beyond Level Expert
#8
Ariana Grande As Nurse From "Eye Of The Beholder"
#9
Kim Kardashian West As Elle Woods From Legally Blond
Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch 6 years ago
That's not Elle Woods... its a Spanish knockoff called 'El Boobs'
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xolitaire 6 years ago
FAIL: Elle Woods would not have been caught DEAD wearing a trashy abomination like that. And I don't mean the dog. Sorry Kim, you lack the class.
EVERLEIGH 6 years ago
Of course she has to dress like a skank for Halloween! It doesnt look far from how she really dresses everyday.... Probably got the outfit fromnher closet. Sorry not a Kardashian fan and never will be. Such a chaotic family!
Amazon QT 6 years ago
She’s mostly made of plastic so that is a accurate statement!
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Heidi Curtis Clark 6 years ago
So, where's her costume? Doesn't look any different then her everyday get up!!! haha
spirit wolf 6 years ago
That's just ruining a lot of our teenage memories right there. Bend and snap!!!
Mark Fuller 6 years ago
Well that was just a cheap excuse to carry on looking like a s**t whilst pretending to dress up. Whatever. How exactly does this equate with the the theme of Halloween. Apart from her vacuous stupidity scaring the c**p out of me?!
Belle Bell 6 years ago
Elle Woods wouldn’t be caught dead in a dress like that. VERY poorly (and disrespectfully!) done. Shame on you, Kim Kardashian.
Pavle Lazarević 6 years ago
pretty much the same, except people have different body types elle-woods...504da1.jpg 
Alicia Rius 6 years ago
So boring. She dresses like this or worse in real life. Why not be different for one night?
Careena Bruen 6 years ago
Nothing like Elle Wood, although of course what would you expect from a Kardashian/Jenner. They can't do anything without trying to "sex it up".
Gemma Lees 6 years ago
I honestly thought at first glance that she was supposed to be a shop dummy.
Cindy Collins 6 years ago
She could never recreate the beautiful Elle Woods, she doesn't have an ounce of the class she did
xXKittensweetXx 6 years ago
ofc she would dress up as this for Halloween 🙄 she couldn't be ANYTHING else actually scary, that DOESNT have a slutty dress? :/
Debra Starr Moon 6 years ago
She doesn't look anything like Elle Woods. Couldn't she wear a cute suit or something that Elle would actually wear? Does she ALWAYS have to show off her fake boobs? Yawn.
Karla Jaldin Otero 6 years ago
halloween is fot having fun with the costumes, and these kardashian people have no clue
Tami Bridges 6 years ago
I also don't recall Elle having her nipple riding so hard to the right lol
James Thompson 6 years ago
I don't find her attractive in the least. Also, occasionally I'll catch a snippet of her stupid show, and she's always complaining about something. "You're worth billions. Shut the eff up!"
Frankenfrog 6 years ago
Good luck walking into a court room looking like that. She definitely lives on another planet.
Donald Holder 6 years ago (edited)
She is NOT what I would call a bombshell blond! She's more attractive as a Brunette.
Connie Dietz 6 years ago
epic fail when you have to explain who you are dressed as...….I don't think Elle wore a dress like this. She had class. I wonder if KKW will ever get over herself
Bobert Robertson 6 years ago (edited)
Is this title backwards or is there someone named legally blond? It’s 2019, anything is possible **edit they fixed the title
Monday 6 years ago
It was Kim Kardashian dressed as Elle Woods from Legally blond...title is wonky.
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The Halloween expert went on to explain what the third reason for the holiday’s popularity in the US was. “A third reason is horror. Up until John Carpenter’s 1978 movie Halloween, the holiday had been eerie, spooky, and creepy, but not necessarily bloody or violent. Hollywood hadn’t figured out that Halloween and horror movies were a winning combination—1973’s The Exorcist, for example, was released at Christmas. But Halloween was set on Halloween, titled Halloween (rather than ‘The Babysitter Murders,’ its original title), and featured Halloween icons—jack-o’-lanterns, masks, etc.—and forever changed the image of Halloween in our imaginations. In the next two decades a flood of horror franchises became associated with Halloween, and Freddys, Jasons, and Michael Meyers masks appeared everywhere. What this did was turn fans of horror, of which there were many, into fans of Halloween, and the celebration grew even more popular.”
#10
Lebron James As Edward Scissorhands
#11
G-Eazy As Edward Scissorhands, The Joker And Frankenstein
Catherine Hankinson 6 years ago
Frankenstein's Monster. The scientist was called doctor Frankenstein.
#12
Gabrielle Union And Daughter Kaavia As "Bring It On" Cheerleaders
Maricela Ramirez 6 years ago
She looks Amazing and her daughter looks so adorable . Lets go East Compton Clovers!!!!
"American markets began to understand that Halloween could be shaped into a retail season to fit between Back-to-School and Christmas. Coors made it a beer holiday in 1986 by launching a highly successful campaign using Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, as a spokesperson. Other manufacturers saw possibility for the same revenue streams as Christmas, and soon Halloween lights, cards, trees (they’re black, natch), and yard decorations were added to costume offerings," Bannatyne explained.
#13
Geri Halliwell As Tommy Shelby From "Peaky Blinders"
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Ashley Graham As Jessica Rabbit
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Ciara And Russell Wilson As Beyoncé And Jay-Z
Bannatyne is regarded as the foremost authority on Halloween by some and is a true expert about the history of the holiday. She has written many books on the subject, which show that Halloween can be just as serious as it can be fun.
One of the many things that Bannatyne found out about the holiday is that the roots of Halloween first formed over 1,000 years ago in the British Isles. Eventually, after passing through various American ethnic groups, the holiday grew into what it is today. If you’re not a fan of the holiday, the next time you see someone dressed in a Halloween costume, don’t be quick to judge; think about the holiday as a living, breathing thing that changes with each generation into something new. And any 1,000-year history is bound to hide some interesting and horrifying-yet-fun insights.
#17
Michelle Visage And Giovanni Perniceas As Morticia And Gomez
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Bradley Cooper And Lea As Old Lady
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Patrick Starrr As Shrek
#20
Halsey As Marilyn Manson
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Demi Lovato As Marie Antoinette And "It"
#22
Liza Koshy As Anna Wintour
#23
Gigi Gorgeous And Nats Getty Gorgeous As Jack Skellington And Sally
Kimberly Irving 6 years ago
This is what a costume looks like when you have no spending limit!
#24
Tallulah Willis As Leeloo From "The Fifth Element"
Holly Stevens 6 years ago
That's kind of weird because her Dad has sex with leeloo in that movie
#25
Luna Legend As Wonder Woman
#26
Stormi Webster (Kylie Jenner's Daughter) As Kylie Jenner
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Kate Beckinsale As Holly Golightly
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Chrissy Metz As Beetlejuice
#29
Mario Lopez
#30
Michael Angarano And Maya Erskine As John Lennon And Yoko Ono
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Elvis Duran As Wonder Woman
#32
Kylie Jenner As Ariel
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Linda Phan And Drew Scott As Russell And Carl From Up
#34
Lily Aldridge As Lydia From Beetlejuice
#35
Rebecca Romijn And Jerry O'Connell As Fire And Rain
#36
Abby Champion And Patrick Schwarzenegger As A Fembot And Austin Powers
#38
Nina Dobrev As Billie Eilish
#39
Molly Sims As "I Dream Of Jeannie" And Cindy Crawford As Disco Diva
#40
Nikita Dragun As Totally Spies
#41
Logan Paul As Karate Kid
#42
Jay-Z And Lil Nas X As Vincent Vega
#43
Cardi B As A Nurse
Demi Zwaan 6 years ago
Wow. Those dresses are in the outfits isle of our sex shops. That’s not a nurse.
#44
Black-Ish As Tethered
#45
Jhene Aiko As Ash Ketchum
#46
Vanessa Hudgens As Sally
#47
Lisa Rinna As Jennifer Lopez
#48
Christina Hendricks As Ginny Weasley
#49
Kelly Osbourne A Clown
#50
Maria Menounos As Vintage McDonald's Workers
Donald Holder 6 years ago
This brings back bad memories of my first job at 16. Lasted for about 3 days. I swore I'd never work in a restaurant again. Gave me the will to pursue nursing!
#52
Liam Payne As Superman
#53
Elizabeth Hurley As Beatrix "The Bride" Kiddo
#54
Stephen Amell And Cassandra Jean As Hotdog And Beans
#56
Paloma Elsesser As An Elf
#58
Camilla Luddington As Casey Becker In Scream
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Stephanie Beatriz As Billie Eilish
#60
Ashley Greene & Joseph Chase As Sonny & Cher
#61
Bella Hadid As Fred Flintstone
#62
Nicki Minaj As Harley Quinn
#63
Tracee Ellis Ross As Rapper Dj Quik
#66
Candice Patton As Cruella De Vil
#67
Lele Pons As Maleficent
#68
Bella Thorne As 70s Disco Queen
#69
Gus Kenworthy As A Skeleton
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Anne Marie As Billie Eilish
Kirah Bettis 6 years ago
This is the best Billie Eilish costume on he4e because she kinda looks like her
#71
Holly Madison As Harley Quinn
#72
Charli Xcx As Madonna
#74
Dean Unglert And Caelynn Miller-Keyes As Dean Unglert And Caelynn Miller-Keyes
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Padma Lakshmi As A Witch
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 6 years ago
I think the term “celebrity” is being used very generously for many of these people 🙄
Burk Billin 6 years ago
How about the best costumes by poor people with no money or press secretaries?
Chris Cromwell 6 years ago
I grew up with working poor parents. My mother and I made awesome costumes out of stuff found at thrift stores and out of craft material. I would love to see a post on the best inexpensive homemade Halloween costumes.
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Carrie de Luka 6 years ago
As a Brit I don't understand why people dress up as anything or anyone - it's halloween. In the UK the costumes tend to be to spooky, halloween related things and not just fancy dress that could be worn anywhen. I have no doubt I'll be downvoted to oblivion for daring to share my opinion.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 6 years ago (edited)
No, I think you are in pretty safe company here. BoredPanda has a pretty international readership (they are an European site), and it is generally the political articles or articles about activists where some people foam at the mouth if you disagree with them. People still celebrate Samhuinn (Samhain) where I’m from. However, Halloween does seem to be gaining traction in other parts of the world. I don’t believe there is one particular origin for why people dress up for Halloween. Mental Floss did a fun little article on it: http://mentalfloss.com/article/603581/why-we-wear-halloween-costumes
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Kevin Buri 6 years ago
Who are all these people? I knew only about 5% of these so called celebs. I think I'm getting old....
Sasy 6 years ago
I think some just used Halloween as a way to wear their kink outside of the playroom.
KellyO 6 years ago (edited)
i wonder if i've woken up in some other universe where these people are 'celebrities'? I've only heard about half of them and half of those have done what to earn the status of 'celebrity'?
Renu Mathew 6 years ago
Nope.. Its not just you. I don't know who more than half of them are either and I am pretty sure I am up to date with the relevant celebrities and their works nowadays
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Anna Lourie 6 years ago
I just don't understand the need to dress as another celebrity aka person. creative costumes instead of spooky ones - ok, if you have to... a movie/book character instead of a creative (non spooky) one - if there's a need to? BUT why the hell do you dress as a different celebrity? and why on halloween? ._.
MissUndastood 6 years ago (edited)
Regardless Of Age, If I Would've Dressed Like These Women, I'd Have A Scary Conversation With Daddy Afterwards.
Henrik Lukas 6 years ago
What we can learn from this is that celebrities have as dull imaginations as the rest of us - if they're not even *more* dull, since lot of these people seem like they are used to it being enough to just be pretty, no personality needed. ' I'd rather see what people without ulimited funds can cook up using knack, talent and a inspiration.
Tor Rolf Strøm 6 years ago
The fact that several of these dumbasses dressed as Billie Eilish makes me want to drink bleach or some s**t. Just tragic.
Sean Harrison 6 years ago
You know you're getting old when you have no idea who the hell half of these people are.
Jaffa Cake 6 years ago
With some of them I don't which is worse, the fact they're considered a celebrity (lord knows what they're "celebrated" for, unless mediocrity is "in vogue") or the terrible half arsed costumes.
Giraffes Inc. 6 years ago
I either don't know who most of these people are or really can't think of anything they have accomplished in life.
Miklós Nagy 6 years ago
I dressed as the guy who don't give a f about halloween. Everyone recognised it.
Catherine Cramer 6 years ago
So out of the 50 "celebrities" I knew maybe half? I know I'm old but I still know names, and a lot of these I had no idea. I also had no idea on some of the characters they were dressed up AS. Too many boob jobs and lip injections, some of the ones I did know I wouldn't have recognized, Kim K looked like a mannequin, I thought maybe THAT was the costume. And please stop with the "sexy (fill in the blank)" costumes. It's so overly done!
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 6 years ago
I think the term “celebrity” is being used very generously for many of these people 🙄
Burk Billin 6 years ago
How about the best costumes by poor people with no money or press secretaries?
Chris Cromwell 6 years ago
I grew up with working poor parents. My mother and I made awesome costumes out of stuff found at thrift stores and out of craft material. I would love to see a post on the best inexpensive homemade Halloween costumes.
Load More Replies... Carrie de Luka 6 years ago
As a Brit I don't understand why people dress up as anything or anyone - it's halloween. In the UK the costumes tend to be to spooky, halloween related things and not just fancy dress that could be worn anywhen. I have no doubt I'll be downvoted to oblivion for daring to share my opinion.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 6 years ago (edited)
No, I think you are in pretty safe company here. BoredPanda has a pretty international readership (they are an European site), and it is generally the political articles or articles about activists where some people foam at the mouth if you disagree with them. People still celebrate Samhuinn (Samhain) where I’m from. However, Halloween does seem to be gaining traction in other parts of the world. I don’t believe there is one particular origin for why people dress up for Halloween. Mental Floss did a fun little article on it: http://mentalfloss.com/article/603581/why-we-wear-halloween-costumes
Load More Replies... Kevin Buri 6 years ago
Who are all these people? I knew only about 5% of these so called celebs. I think I'm getting old....
Sasy 6 years ago
I think some just used Halloween as a way to wear their kink outside of the playroom.
KellyO 6 years ago (edited)
i wonder if i've woken up in some other universe where these people are 'celebrities'? I've only heard about half of them and half of those have done what to earn the status of 'celebrity'?
Renu Mathew 6 years ago
Nope.. Its not just you. I don't know who more than half of them are either and I am pretty sure I am up to date with the relevant celebrities and their works nowadays
Load More Replies... Anna Lourie 6 years ago
I just don't understand the need to dress as another celebrity aka person. creative costumes instead of spooky ones - ok, if you have to... a movie/book character instead of a creative (non spooky) one - if there's a need to? BUT why the hell do you dress as a different celebrity? and why on halloween? ._.
MissUndastood 6 years ago (edited)
Regardless Of Age, If I Would've Dressed Like These Women, I'd Have A Scary Conversation With Daddy Afterwards.
Henrik Lukas 6 years ago
What we can learn from this is that celebrities have as dull imaginations as the rest of us - if they're not even *more* dull, since lot of these people seem like they are used to it being enough to just be pretty, no personality needed. ' I'd rather see what people without ulimited funds can cook up using knack, talent and a inspiration.
Tor Rolf Strøm 6 years ago
The fact that several of these dumbasses dressed as Billie Eilish makes me want to drink bleach or some s**t. Just tragic.
Sean Harrison 6 years ago
You know you're getting old when you have no idea who the hell half of these people are.
Jaffa Cake 6 years ago
With some of them I don't which is worse, the fact they're considered a celebrity (lord knows what they're "celebrated" for, unless mediocrity is "in vogue") or the terrible half arsed costumes.
Giraffes Inc. 6 years ago
I either don't know who most of these people are or really can't think of anything they have accomplished in life.
Miklós Nagy 6 years ago
I dressed as the guy who don't give a f about halloween. Everyone recognised it.
Catherine Cramer 6 years ago
So out of the 50 "celebrities" I knew maybe half? I know I'm old but I still know names, and a lot of these I had no idea. I also had no idea on some of the characters they were dressed up AS. Too many boob jobs and lip injections, some of the ones I did know I wouldn't have recognized, Kim K looked like a mannequin, I thought maybe THAT was the costume. And please stop with the "sexy (fill in the blank)" costumes. It's so overly done!
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