As November is on its way out, the time has come to celebrate Christmas — but first, we must reflect on Halloween. This year’s celebrity costumes were a chaotic mix of creativity, nostalgia and downright confusion. Some stars gave us jaw-dropping transformations, while others looked like they grabbed something from the clearance rack five minutes before their party. All in all, however, history was made through their transformations.
Here is the ultimate roundup of the best and worst celebrity Halloween looks of 2025. Perhaps you can get some inspiration for next year, or maybe you just want to participate in some harmless judging. Either way, here is my take on Halloween this year, starting off with the very best.
The Best:
- Heidi Klum: Medusa – The self-proclaimed “Queen of Halloween” outdid herself again, this time turning into the goddess Medusa. With green scales, animatronic snakes and a makeup team that probably deserves their own award, Klum — the America’s Got Talent judge — reminded everyone that Halloween is not just a holiday, but a chance to be bold and memorable.
- Chlöe Bailey: Foxxy Cleopatra – singer Bailey brought a vibrant spotlight to this Halloween with her spot-on take on Beyoncé’s Austin Powers alter ego, Foxxy Cleopatra. The gold jumpsuit, voluminous curl and 70s glam were pure perfection — equal parts confident and brilliant. She did not just dress like Foxxy; she became Foxxy.
- Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and North West: Jay Guapo Family – Only the reality TV stars the Kardashians could turn a TikTok comedy into a full-family costume moment. Kardashian was TikToker Jay Guapo, Jenner was his mom Chrissy G and West was his younger sibling, Pink Cardigan. If you are chronically online, you will recognize that it is chaotic brilliance. If you are not, then lean into the internet’s inside jokes. It could result in an evening of rabbit-hole entertainment.
- Demi Lovato: Poot Lovato – For her Halloween costume, singer Lovato fully embraced her viral Poot Lovato meme, dressing up in a way that was hilarious and self-aware. It was a clever twist on celebrity humor. Essentially, Lovato poked fun at themself, and the internet responded with pure delight. If you can make people laugh while staying recognizable, you have basically won Halloween.
- Paris Hilton: Britney Spears in “Oops!… I Did It Again” – Amidst her various costumes throughout the years, this one stood out the most. Businesswoman and socialite Hilton brought early-2000s nostalgia with her recreation of pop-singer Spears’ iconic red jumpsuit. From the sleek silhouette to the matching accessories, she transformed herself. The look was instantly recognizable, fun and resonated deeply with people’s hearts.
The Worst:
- Julia Fox: Jackie Kennedy – Starting with the obvious one: model Julia Fox dressing as First Lady Jackie Kennedy covered in blood after her husband’s assassination is not niche or edgy — it is insensitive. The internet agreed, calling it one of the most tone-deaf celebrity costumes in years. There is a fine line between dark humor and disrespecting real tragedy, and this one sprinted right past it.
- Hailey Bieber: Mrs. Incredible – Model and businesswoman Bieber’s 2025 take on Pixar’s Mrs. Incredible was underwhelming. The outfit was technically accurate, a red jumpsuit with black gloves, but it lacked personality, creativity or any twist that would make it stand out. For someone with such a bold public persona, it felt surprisingly safe and boring. Pro tip: if you are going to pick an iconic character, add your own flair to it.
- AnnaSophia Robb: White Fairy – Sure, fairies are cute, and I love them as much as the next girl; however, movie actress Robb’s 2025 take was painfully basic: a half-sheer sparkly dress, tiny wings that were barely visible and a thin stick supposedly resembling a wand. No unique twist, no creative makeup, no story — just the literal default fairy outfit, and even that was hard to recognize without explicitly knowing beforehand. It was the kind of costume you see at every Halloween party and expect someone to elevate, but this one fell way too flat.
This year’s celebrity costumes proved one thing: effort matters. The best looks were creative, recognizable and had a little bit of humor or storytelling behind them. The worst ones, either tried too hard or not at all — or forgot that real people’s pain should not be part of their Halloween aesthetic.
As it turns out, the most terrifying thing about Halloween is not the pop-up clowns or haunted houses, but the frightening potential for costume disasters.
So when next Halloween rolls around, do not stress about perfection — just channel your inner Heidi Klum and go for it. Whether you are gluing rhinestones to a thrift-store dress or coordinating with your friends as internet memes come to life, confidence is always the best accessory.