There's so much to love about Halloween: picking out (and carving) the perfect pumpkin, all the yummy candy, and of course, dressing ourselves and our kids up in costumes. But once the trick-or-treating is over, it's also a lot of fun to sit back, scroll through social media, and see what costumes our favorite celebrities have chosen, and the creative ways they decided to show them off to their followers.
Of course, celebs tend to have costumes that are a bit more impressive than what the rest of us come up with — after all, they've got the cash for it, and usually professional stylists and makeup artists at their disposal. But that doesn't mean we can't live vicariously through them.
From themed family costumes like the ones Kim Kardashian pulls off every year to the epic, over-the-top outfits that Heidi Klum has worn to her annual Halloween bash, here are our favorite, most unforgettable celebrity Halloween costumes of all time.
Jessica Biel Dressed as Her Husband
We'd definitely consider this one of the best couples costumes of all time. At a 2019 Halloween party, Jessica Biel dressed as husband Justin Timberlake from back in his 'NSYNC days, while Justin completed the ensemble as a microphone. It doesn't get much better than that.
The Biel-Timberlake Lego Family
It's not just couples costumes that Jessica and Justin have mastered — they've kind of cornered the market on family costumes, too. Though this was before their second kid joined the gang, we give them props for this Lego-themed family costume including their oldest son, Silas.
Kim Kardashian as Carole Baskin
Kim Kardashian is known for coming up with some of the most elaborate Halloween costumes year after year, and 2020 was no exception — especially since for one of her multiple outfit choices, she went with a pretty timely theme: Tiger King. Here, she and BFF Jonathan Cheban are dressed up as Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic, and her kids as little tigers.
Khloé Kardashian as Cruella de Vil
Khloé Kardashian came to slay in 2019 when she and her daughter, True, coordinated in their Disney-inspired costumes. Khloé dressed as Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, while True was one of the Dalmatians — and Khloé even Photoshopped a few more puppies into the picture to make it pop.
Lizzo's Topical Costume
During the 2020 Halloween season, debates ahead of the presidential election were in full swing, and Lizzo took her cue from one moment from the VP debate that went viral when she dressed as the fly that landed on former Vice President Mike Pence's head. Timely, funny, and kinda cute.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z as Barbie & Ken
Anytime Beyoncé does anything, it's bound to be epic — and Halloween is no exception. In 2016, she and husband Jay-Z nailed it when they dressed as vintage Barbie and Ken, and of course, even Blue Ivy got in on the action with her parents.
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are another Hollywood couple who goes all out on Halloween every year, and they always get their twins, Harper and Gideon, involved, too. In 2020, the theme was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and they did not disappoint.
Lupita Nyong'o as Dionne From 'Clueless'
Since Clueless is one of the most beloved rom-coms of the '90s, it's no surprise that Lupita Nyong'o is a fan. When she attended a Halloween party thrown by Heidi Klum in 2018, she dressed as Stacey Dash's character, Dionne, in one of her most memorable outfits from the movie.
Heidi Klum & Tom Kaulitz as Fiona & Shrek
If we didn't know any better, we'd have no idea that it was Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz in these costumes! At the same party in 2018, Heidi and Tom dressed as Fiona and Shrek, and they clearly did not hold back. Then again, Heidi was the one throwing the party, so she had to dress to impress.
Busy Philipps as Regina George's Mom
Amy Poehler played Regina George's mom in Mean Girls, and she wasn't a regular mom — she was a cool mom. This is what inspired Busy Philipps' costume in 2019, down to the camcorder in her hand, ready to record her daughter's talent show performance.
Ciara & Russell Wilson as Beyoncé & Jay-Z
One iconic celeb couple dressing up as another iconic celeb couple. For Halloween 2019, Ciara and Russell Wilson transformed themselves into Beyoncé and Jay-Z in their music video for "Apes—," and every last detail was perfect, from their outfits to the background of their photo.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend as Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip
Speaking of iconic couples, here's another duo who understood the assignment on Halloween. In 2018, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend pulled off a royal triumph when they dressed up as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Chrissy was even wearing one of the Queen's signature hats.
Kevin Hart as The Rock
This throwback photo of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson went viral a long time ago, and it happened all over again when Kevin Hart decided to re-create his outfit for Halloween in 2019. The turtleneck, the fanny pack, the necklace — it's all there. And of course, the wig was a nice touch.
Kendall & Kylie Jenner as Themselves
There's no doubt that plenty of people have or will dress as Kendall and Kylie Jenner for Halloween — and that includes the ladies themselves. In 2020, the sisters re-created Halloween costumes they wore as kids for an updated photo. Too cute!
Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner as Gomez & Morticia Addams
Watching The Addams Family — in one of its many iterations — is a Halloween tradition for many of us. So it makes sense that it inspired a costume choice for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner in 2018, complete with a hand meant to represent Cousin It.
Halsey as 'The Corpse Bride'
Another popular Halloween movie is The Corpse Bride — though, let's face it, we'll watch this one with or without our kids all year long. In 2020, Halsey killed it with their interpretation of the title character. Their makeup looked so good!
Gigi Hadid as 'The Mask'
Another full face of makeup but again, it was totally worth it! In 2019, Gigi Hadid dressed as Jim Carrey's character from The Mask, though her makeup was a bit more glam with false eyelashes and winged liner. She even wore the character's trademark yellow suit.
Gabrielle Union as Her Character From 'Bring It On'
One of Gabrielle Union's most memorable roles was playing cheerleader Isis in Bring It On, so the fact that she wore her costume from the movie for Halloween in 2019 was pretty epic — and it was even better that she was twinning with her daughter, Kaavia, for the occasion.
Joe Jonas & Sophie Turner Repping 'The Lizzie McGuire Movie'
Grown-up Disney kids everywhere will appreciate this costume. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner looked like they stepped right out of The Lizzie McGuire Movie when they were joined by a friend to bring the final scene of the 2003 film to life.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's Couples Costume
2021 marked Kourtney and Travis' first Halloween together as a couple, so of course they went all out with several joint costumes. Out of all the ones they picked, this one had to be the best — their take on Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs was truly impressive.
