The Halloween celebration of 2026 featured some amazing celebrity costumes, but two famous families really stood out with their elaborate transformations.
From a star-studded party in New York to a family portrait inspired by a beloved film saga, the festivities showcased everything from superheroes to magical creatures.
Several other celebrities recreated iconic pop culture moments, and a mother-son duo sparked an unexpected debate. Additionally, the woman behind one of Hollywood’s biggest Halloween traditions had more macabre surprises in store for this significant celebration.
Heidi Klum’s Three Children Make a Rare Appearance Together
Heidi Klum’s children—Leni Klum, 22, Johan Samuel, 19, and Lou Samuel, 17—made a rare joint appearance at their mother’s 25th annual Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The three siblings attended the event, which brought together many celebrities at the Cathedral in New York, where they posed in three entirely different costumes.
Leni transformed into Miss Piggy, sporting a prosthetic pig snout, pink ears, and long voluminous platinum blonde curls. She paired her plunging white gown with a pearl necklace, lavender gloves, and an extravagant lavender and white feather boa.
Her makeup included bold purple eyeshadow, winged eyeliner, thick false lashes, and shiny pink lips.
Meanwhile, Lou drew inspiration from Starfire, a character from the animated series “Teen Titans,” donning a tight-fitting purple mini-dress with a diamond-shaped cutout at the bust, a high-collared silver-trimmed neckline, and metal accents.
She completed her superhero-inspired costume with silver bracelets, matching purple knee-high boots, and long burgundy curls. Bright green contact lenses, dramatic eyelashes, and nude lips finished her transformation.
Johan opted for a scarier look, dressing up as a zombie with bloody wounds and makeup that made his skin appear bruised. His outfit featured a blood-stained blue and black checkered shirt over a white patterned t-shirt, loose black pants, and a silver chain necklace.
Despite their very different costumes, the siblings’ appearance sparked comments about their family resemblance. “You would never guess they’re siblings if you didn’t already know,” commented a TikTok user.
Others disagreed, pointing out similarities in their eyes. “They have the same eyes 🥺🥺,” noted one person, while another commented: “They both have big beautiful eyes! ☺️”
Johan also caught attention for his resemblance to his mother. “This little boy has inherited his mom’s face,” remarked a TikTok user.
These family photos were among the Halloween images that went viral on the internet, but another famous family selected a completely different theme.
JD Vance’s Family Transform into Harry Potter Characters
Vice President JD Vance and his family celebrated Halloween with matching costumes inspired by the magical world of “Harry Potter.”
Vance dressed up as Albus Dumbledore, the Hogwarts headmaster, donning a long silver-grey wig, a matching beard, a richly decorated silver robe, and a patterned wizard hat.
His wife, Usha Vance, disguised herself as the Sorting Hat, wearing an immense pointy brown hat adorned with a sculpted face. She paired the creative headdress with a dark grey cardigan and black pants.
Their eldest son portrayed Harry Potter, sporting round glasses, a black Hogwarts robe, a white shirt, and a red and gold Gryffindor tie.
The youngest boy donned a black spider costume resembling Aragog, embellished with a white web on the chest, furry details, and multiple dangling legs.
Their daughter dressed as a dragon in a shimmering blue-green metallic outfit, enhanced with a large dragon head helmet, pointy horns, and a scaly body.
The youngest member of the family portrayed Dobby the house-elf, wearing a beige knitted hat with oversized ears and a light-colored outfit.
Vance also shared a video on Instagram on October 31, holding his little boy in his arms while delivering a Halloween message as his character. “Here is Vice President Dumbledore, along with the little elf Dobby, wishing you a happy Halloween. Have fun. Be safe. Eat a lot of candy,” he said.
The baby’s costume drew affectionate reactions from internet users. “His cheeks!” one exclaimed, while another commented, “This baby is too cute 😍.” A third wrote, “Oh my, those little baby feet 🥰.”
Other users focused on the children’s expressions, particularly the daughter, who maintained a serious look in the photo. “Your daughter is so cute!! She looks unimpressed! 😂😂😂”, one person joked.
Another added, “So cute. Especially the daughter, so serious! 🤣. Don’t eat all the chocolates from their bags! 🤭” While the Vance family immersed themselves in a fictional world, several celebrities drew inspiration from real stars for their Halloween costumes.
Paris Hilton Recreates Britney Spears’ Iconic VMA Performance
This Halloween season, Paris Hilton paid homage to one of Britney Spears’ most iconic performances by recreating the outfit the pop star wore during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Hilton shared photos on Instagram in an outfit inspired by Spears’ performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U.” The media personality wore a cropped olive green top, knotted at the front and adorned with a sparkling pink gemstone at the center.
She paired it with bottoms decorated with blue, turquoise, and purple patterns that were butterfly-inspired, a gold hip chain set with gems, and pieces of sheer, flowing fabric.
She completed the look with fishnet tights, a choker adorned with rhinestones, sparkly fingerless gloves, and embellished thigh-high boots. Hilton styled her long platinum blonde hair in soft curls and sported smoky eye makeup along with shiny nude lips.
However, the most striking accessory was a huge albino yellow and white python that she wrapped around her shoulders and arms in several photos.
This snake echoed an iconic detail from Britney Spears’ performance in 2001 when the pop star famously appeared on stage with a live python, generating a lot of buzz.
Lisa Rinna as Kylie Jenner in a Sheer Orange Dress
Lisa Rinna also chose a celebrity-inspired Halloween costume, recreating Kylie Jenner’s look from the premiere of Marty Supreme.
The former star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills shared photos of her transformation, wearing a vibrant orange floor-length gown with a plunging neckline and dramatic cutouts around the waist.
This form-fitting dress featured thin straps and metallic cross details, including an embellishment connecting the fabric at the center of her chest.
Rinna completed her ensemble with pointed orange stilettos and stacked silver chain necklaces adorned with pendants. She also traded her signature short cut for long, sleek black hair styled with a slightly off-center part.
Her makeup featured well-defined brows, dramatic lashes, a smoky eye, sculpted cheeks, and matte nude lips. In one of the photos, Rinna posed next to a man in an orange matching costume, sleek satin shirt, and trousers.
These coordinated outfits echoed Jenner’s look alongside Timothée Chalamet at the film’s premiere.
Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton with Blonde Transformation
Lizzo drew inspiration from country music icon Dolly Parton, recreating the singer’s iconic blonde hairstyle and colorful fashion style. The Grammy Award-winning artist shared a video on Instagram showing her in a form-fitting yellow jumpsuit adorned with floral designs.
She paired the outfit with a voluminous platinum blonde wig, taking cues from Parton’s early career. “I’m singing Jolene tonight for you @dollyparton,” Lizzo wrote as a caption to the video.
The video also showed Lizzo lip-syncing to Parton’s 1967 song “Dumb Blonde,” adding another nod to the country star’s music.
As Lizzo paid tribute to a music legend, another celebrity’s Halloween photos sparked a more personal debate about her appearance and family.
Kelly Osbourne’s Nun Costume Sparks Mixed Reactions
Kelly Osbourne chose a gothic theme for Halloween, dressing up as a nun alongside her young son, Sidney, who was dressed as a little devil.
Osbourne wore a long black nun’s gown with a white headdress and a gold necklace adorned with cross pendants.
Her makeup featured a dramatic smoky eye, thick false eyelashes, striking green contact lenses, and dark burgundy lipstick. A small black cross was also visible under one of her eyes.
Sidney wore a bright red velvet devil costume with pointed horns, black accents around the neckline, and a matching cape. He held a sparkly red trident and a black candy bag.
In several photos, Osbourne maintained a serious expression while her son transitioned between a scowling look and a wide smile.
She accompanied the photos with a cheeky caption about a little devil coming to the nun’s rescue before wishing her followers a “super Halloween.” However, the photos received mixed reactions, with some commenters criticizing her appearance. “Too many filters, you don’t look like yourself, it’s not realistic!!” someone wrote.
Another commented, “Glad to see your photos.” Others defended Kelly Osbourne, with one follower writing, “Kelly, you look great without filters. Don’t let the haters ruin your fun, you’re gorgeous.”
Additionally, several people remarked on Sidney’s resemblance to his late grandfather, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. “Little Sid is really the spitting image of your dad 🖤👹 Happy Halloween Kelly,” one internet user noted.
Another agreed, saying, “That’s priceless ❤️🔥 He has your dad’s smile 🖤🫶❤️🤘🙏.”
The photos from Osbourne complemented a series of Halloween looks from celebrities, ranging from famous musicians to fictional characters. But the one who made elaborate transformations for Halloween a yearly tradition had more surprises in store.
Heidi Klum Celebrates Her 25th Halloween Party Dressed as a Cut-Off Hand
Heidi Klum marked her 25th annual Halloween party with one of her scariest transformations yet, showing up as a giant, detached version of her own left hand.
The 53-year-old supermodel was almost entirely hidden inside this massive creation, with only her eyes and mouth visible through the skin-toned costume.
The hand featured long red, pointed nails, realistic veins, and a bloodied top part from which tendons and ligaments dangled. It also included replicas of her jewelry, including a thumb ring, an engagement ring, and a wedding band.
Klum had dreamed up the idea back in 2025. She had decided to transform her own hand into a Halloween costume covering her entire body. The costume even featured a tattoo of her husband’s name, Tom Kaulitz, on her ring finger.
Kaulitz could not attend the party as he was on tour, but his name was still featured prominently in the elaborate creation. Klum revealed that it took her about five to six hours to get into the costume, while the preparations and fabrication took much longer.
She also acknowledged that wearing such a heavy hand was physically taxing. The supermodel arrived at the party accompanied by assistants in protective suits splattered with fake blood, adding an even more macabre touch to her appearance.
This transformation is part of a Halloween tradition that began in 2000, when Klum hosted her first annual party. Since then, the Project Runway host has become famous for her elaborate costumes that often leave her completely unrecognizable.
Some of her previous creations include Fiona from Shrek, Jessica Rabbit, a giant worm, E.T., and Medusa. She has also dressed up as a butterfly, an old woman, and posed alongside five women dressed as lookalikes of herself.
Klum’s annual parties were suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but resumed in 2022. Her 2026 party marks the 25th edition of the event, adding another unusual costume to a collection that spans over two decades.
Heidi Klum’s Halloween Costumes Through the Years – Photos
From her first Halloween party in 2000 to her frightening transformation in 2026, Klum has donned an incredible variety of costumes.
Her gallery includes fantastic characters, film-inspired outfits, elaborate prosthetics, and costumes coordinated with her former partners and husband.
Here’s a look back at her Halloween appearances over the years:
2000: Dominatrix
2001: Lady Godiva
2002: Betty Boop
2003: Mysterious Golden Creature
2004: Red Witch
2005: Vampire
2006: The Serpent and the Apple
2007: Black Cat
2008: Goddess Kali
2009: Black Raven
2010: Futuristic Robot
2011: Skinless Man and Monkeys
2012: Cleopatra
2013: Old Lady
2014: Giant Butterfly
2015: Jessica Rabbit
2016: Heidi and Her Clones
2017: Michael Jackson’s Werewolf from ‘Thriller’
2018: Shrek and Princess Fiona
2019: The Alien and the Astronaut
2020: Gigantic Earthworm
2021: The Peacock
