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    The 47 Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of All Time

    With cash to spend and glitzy parties to attend, the sky's the limit!

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    Halloween is the time for the sexy, the spooky, and the truly outlandish to shine. And Hollywood does not disappoint. Admittedly, celebrities have access to hair and makeup teams and designer wardrobes, but they're not resting on their laurels—check out the creativity they put into these iconic Halloween costumes. From Heidi Klum to Karlie Kloss, we've collected some of the best Halloween looks A-listers have ever spooked us with, ahead.

    Elsa Hosk as Alice in 'Closer'

    Elsa Hosk as Alice in 'Closer'

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    Here's Elsa Hosk channeling Natalie Portman's character in Closer (while proving she has good taste in movies).

    Halima Aden as Maleficent

    Halima Aden as Maleficent

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    Both Halima Aden and Angelina Jolie have the cheekbones to play this role.

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    Lisa Rinna as Jennifer Lopez 

    Lisa Rinna as Jennifer Lopez

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    Lisa Rinna channels J.Lo's iconic 2000 Grammy Awards look.

    Nina Dobrev as Billie Eilish

    Nina Dobrev as Billie Eilish

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    Nina Dobrev giving her best "bad guy" impersonation.

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    Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka as the Olsen Twins

    Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka as the Olsen Twins

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    No press, please.

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    David Walliams as Doctor Evil 

    David Walliams as Doctor Evil

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    Mike Myers would be proud.

    Heidi Klum as an Alien

    Heidi Klum as an Alien

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    Klum sat in makeup for 13 hours for this out-of-this-world transformation.

    Georgia Fowler as Holly Golightly

    Georgia Fowler as Holly Golightly

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    Georgia Fowler pays homage to Audrey Hepburn in her iconic role in Breakfast at Tiffany's.

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    Anok Yai as Storm from 'X-Men'

    Anok Yai as Storm from 'X-Men'

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    The model sat in hair and makeup for seven hours to get ready for this look.

    Emily Ratajkowski as a Cavewoman

    Emily Ratajkowski as a Cavewoman

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    A fur bikini has never looked so good.

    Christian Siriano and Brad Walsh as Picasso Art

    Christian Siriano and Brad Walsh as Picasso Art

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    Siriano and his (now ex) husband arrived to Heidi Klum's annual Halloween bash in their modern interpretations of Picasso pieces. DRAMA.

    Diane Guerrero as Tina Belcher

    Diane Guerrero as Tina Belcher

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    The Orange is the New Black star was a dead ringer for the Bob's Burgers lead. We can only hope she talked about Boys 4 Now all night long.

    Karlie Kloss as Marilyn Monroe

    Karlie Kloss as Marilyn Monroe

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    Everyone's favorite supermodel rolled into a costume bash benefitting amfAR looking gorgeous in her Marilyn costume. Let's just hope she avoided subway grates.

    Cindy Crawford, Rande, Kaia, and Presley Gerber as '70s Icons

    Cindy Crawford, Rande, Kaia, and Presley Gerber as '70s Icons

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    The Most Attractive Family Ever trick-or-treated together in a group costume, and it's truly epic. Check out Cindy's head of hair! Majestic!

    Lupita Nyong'o as Dionne from Clueless 

    Lupita Nyong'o as Dionne from Clueless

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    As if!

    Kim Kardashian West and Jonathan Cheban as Sonny & Cher

    Kim Kardashian West and Jonathan Cheban as Sonny & Cher

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    Name a more iconic duo playing a more iconic duo. I dare you. We especially love Cheban's commitment to the look—the moustache seals the deal.

    Harry Styles as a Dodgers Player 

    Harry Styles as a Dodgers Player

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    Complete with Gucci sunglasses.

    Serena Williams as a Jazzercise Instructor

    Serena Williams as a Jazzercise Instructor

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    Look at that WIG, but also look at the leggings! Williams makes the '80s look seem like it's a modern moment straight from the runway.

    Heidi Klum as Fiona from Shrek 

    Heidi Klum as Fiona from Shrek

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    Heidi Klum is the queen of Halloween for a reason - this look from Shrek doesn't dissapoint.

    Rihanna in Skull Face Paint

    Rihanna in Skull Face Paint

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    Riri rocks a fill patent leather look with pink skull face paint.

    Kendall Jenner as Fembot from Austin Powers 

    Kendall Jenner as Fembot from Austin Powers

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    Jenner has this Fembot costume down to a T.

    Zac Posen as Willy Wonka 

    Zac Posen as Willy Wonka

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    All that's missing is Veruca Salt.

    Lewis Hamilton as The Joker

    Lewis Hamilton as The Joker

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    Hamilton nailed this iconic Halloween costume.

    Jessica Williams and Danielle Brooks as Characters From 'B.A.P.S.'

    Jessica Williams and Danielle Brooks as Characters From 'B.A.P.S.'

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    "Livin' large and takin' charge!" And Williams and Brooks are doing just that in these costumes. Take a look at those headpieces and the jumpsuits, these two are the loudest (costumes) in the room.

    Chanel Iman As A Mummy

    Chanel Iman As A Mummy

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    So spooky! The supermodel killed it in her mummy costume, somehow managing to be both terrifying and chic. Scary Chic: Your New Favorite Look.

    Tyga as The Mask

    Tyga as The Mask

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    Tyga totally pulls off this look from the '90s Jim Carrey movie. If producers choose to reboot it sometime soon, Tyga's already got the costume. Give him a call, Hollywood!

    Jasmine Sanders & Terrence J as Wilma and Fred Flintstone

    Jasmine Sanders & Terrence J as Wilma and Fred Flintstone

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    "Flintstones, meet the Flintstones." Sanders and Terrence J are just a modern stone-age family from the town of Bedrock. Not really, but how great is this costume?!

    Cardi B as Cruella de Vil

    Cardi B as Cruella de Vil

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    The best part of this costume isn't just the dalmatian: It's Cardi's commitment. She won't be looking for puppies to make a coat out of, but she surely wins in terms of making a costume look couture.

    Alessandra Ambrosio as a Unicorn

    Alessandra Ambrosio as a Unicorn

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    This isn't your typical unicorn costume—this is a high-fashion unicorn, combining a bodysuit and a thigh-high boot to create a pure fantasy look.

    Rihanna & Friends as The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Rihanna & Friends as The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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    Total Turtle Power here, right? RiRi—dressed as Raphael, the red ninja turtle—looks great in every color, but a green skin tone totally suits her.

    Tinashe as Snoop Dogg

    Tinashe as Snoop Dogg

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    So simple, yet so creative! Tinashe's turn as the D-O-Double-G is spot-on, yet exaggerated perfectly to suit the holiday. Halloween is not a time for nuance!

    Joe Jonas as Chazz Michael Michaels from 'Blades of Glory'

    Joe Jonas as Chazz Michael Michaels from 'Blades of Glory'

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    Love a costume that requires a quick Google! Jonas gets points for Most Unique Costume. You're not going to find this one everywhere.

    Patrick Starrr as Snow White

    Patrick Starrr as Snow White

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    Snow White with a face beat.

    Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart As Skeletons

    Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart As Skeletons

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    Before they broke up, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart went full-on spooksters with their skeleton costumes. Lopez's spooky contact lenses are an especially scary detail, we can't stop staring.

    Heidi Klum as Jessica Rabbit

    Heidi Klum as Jessica Rabbit

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    The Queen of Halloween does it again! Notorious for her Halloween looks and her famous Halloween Party, Heidi Klum is almost unrecognizable in this Jessica Rabbit costume. The supermodel gets points for committing to a look—those prosthetics and breastplate can't be comfortable.

    Gigi Hadid as Sandy from 'Grease'

    Gigi Hadid as Sandy from 'Grease'

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    The model could wear this outfit the other 364 days of the year and no one would blink an eye (they'd be too busy staring because she looks THAT GOOD). Anyone else think she should totally perm her hair??

    Naomi Campbell as a Goddess

    Naomi Campbell as a Goddess

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    Seriously living for Campbell's costume—it's nice to have some pretty looks in a sea of scary ones. The headpiece is a gorgeous touch.

    Dylan Sprouse as Fabio

    Dylan Sprouse as Fabio

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    A reference some may not get at first glance, let us remind you of that time Fabio got hit in the face with a bird at Busch Gardens. This is a hilarious costume.

    Kelly Ripa as Kim Kardashian 

    Kelly Ripa as Kim Kardashian

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    Ripa dressed as the famous bride on her highly publicized wedding day.

    Cynthia Erivo as an Avatar

    Cynthia Erivo as an Avatar

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    Erivo wore blue from head to toe at Heidi Klum's annual Halloween Bash back in 2016.

    Janelle Monae as Stanley Ipkiss from 'The Mask' 

    Janelle Monae as Stanley Ipkiss from 'The Mask'

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    Monae is unrecognizable as Jim Carrey's iconic character from the 1994 film.

    Winnie Harlow as Rupaul

    Winnie Harlow as Rupaul

    (Image credit: Taylor Hill)

    Harlow recreated RuPaul's iconic MAC Viva Glam shoot for Heidi Klum's Halloween bash in 2018.

    Padma Lakshmi as 'The Black Swan'

    Padma Lakshmi as 'The Black Swan'

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    Lakshmi took a page out of Natalie Portman's book for Heidi Klum's annual Halloween Bash in New York City back in 2018.

    Joe Jonas as 'Zoolander'

    Joe Jonas as 'Zoolander'

    (Image credit: Gary Gershoff)

    Joe Jonas channeled some major "blue steel" energy while dressing up as Ben Stiller's character from Zoolander. 

    Paris Hilton as Minnie Mouse

    Paris Hilton as Minnie Mouse

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    Never one to stray from the classics, Hilton looked perfectly cute as Minnie Mouse in 2014.

    Taylor Hill as Gamora from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' 

    Taylor Hill as Gamora from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

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    Marvel fans, this one is for you! Hill went all-out as Gamora in 2019.

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