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These celebrities have the upper hand when it comes to over-the-top Halloween costumes.
Many of Hollywood’s biggest names were nearly unrecognizable while attending Heidi Klum‘s annual Halloween party in New York City Oct. 31, transforming into some of pop culture’s most iconic characters.
Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka did a 180 and turned into the twins from The Shining with brunette wigs, colored contacts, baby blue dresses and all.
For his part, James Charles made onlookers do a double-take as villain Yzma from 2000’s The Emperor’s New Groove, telling E! News it took him seven and a half hours to get ready for the event, which was presented by Apothic and Butterfinger at Cathédrale in New York City.
“I did prosthetics, and I’m not a special effects makeup artist, so that definitely tacked on a little bit more time than I would normally need,” Charles told E!. “It’s one of my favorite movies from when I was a kid. It’s just a great way to combine glamor, camp, color and a lot of effort for Halloween.”
Meanwhile, Taylor Momsen proved ghouls just wanna have fun, dressing as rocker Angus Young after touring with AC/DC for the past three years.
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While many of this year’s attendees had spooktacular outfits, Klum herself deserved the biggest applause as she transformed into her own left hand. No surprise—she has unveiled some instantly-iconic costumes since launching her annual monster bash over two decades ago.
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The Project Runway host arrived as Fiona from Shrek in 2018, Who Framed Roger Rabbit‘s Jessica Rabbit in 2015 and the realistic earthworm in 2022—all of which were made with the help of her favorite tool: prosthetics.
And though her costumes may be a lovely treat for fans, Klum’s costumes are no trick for her. In fact, they often take months of planning and hours to get into.
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“Everything is hand-painted,” she told E! News at last year’s party, noting it took her and husband Tom Kaulitz 10 hours to get into their Medusa-themed costumes. “About 15 people have been working on this, and I think they did a fantastic job.”
As for why Klum opted for an intricate and grotesque version of the Greek mythology character?
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“I’ve been thinking about Medusa for quite some time,” she continued, “because I’ve seen over the years obviously many, many Medusas, and I thought, ‘You know, one day I’m going to try my own.'”
The 53-year-old added, “I really wanted to have snakes that were moving, a super-ugly, super-scary face, really ugly teeth, and to be like a really long rattlesnake.”
This year, Klum got bloodied up as her own severed left hand—wedding ring and all.
“My left hand inspired me,” she told E!. “I looked at my hand and I was thinking, ‘How can I fit my body into this hand?’ There must be a way… Two legs could fit into fingers and the body in my palm, and it did work.”
To see what all the stars wore to Klum’s 2026 Halloween party, keep scrolling…
—Reporting by Nikaline McCarley
Heidi Klum
The model’s costume is hands down one of her best, as she dressed as her real left hand—including her wedding ring from husband Tom Kaulitz.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
The couple was unrecognizable as the twins from The Shining at Heidi Klum’s 25th annual Halloween Party.
Kyle MacLachlan and Desiree Gruber
Attending alongside his wife, the Sex and the City star was dressed as “the evil” Cliff Vandercave from his 1994 movie The Flintstones.
“This is a blast from the past with Flintstones,” he told E!. “Original costume. I don’t think they know it’s gone, so don’t tell them.”
Lou Samuel, Johan Samuel and Leni Klum
Klum’s kids banded together on the red carpet for the party, which was presented by Apothic and Butterfinger at Cathédrale in New York City.
Chase Hudson
The influencer channeled American Psycho by dressing as Patrick Bateman.
“I thought this fit the New York atmosphere,” he told E! News. “A little bit of Wall Street, a little bit of money and a little bit of heartbreak and some pain.”
James Charles
The beauty influencer spent seven and a half hours transforming into Yzma from The Emperor’s New Groove .
“I did prosthetics, and I’m not a special effects makeup artist, so that definitely tacked on a little bit more time than I would normally need,” he told E!. “It’s one of my favorite movies from when I was a kid. It’s just a great way to combine glamor, camp, color and a lot of effort for Halloween.”
Taylor Momsen
The Gossip Girl alum embraced her rock skills for All Hallows’ Eve.
“I’ve been on tour with AC/DC for the past three years,” she told E!. “I’m Angus Young tonight.”
Questlove
The musician got in the NFL spirit with a San Francisco 49ers jersey and blinged helmet accessory.
Valentina Sampaio
You’ll be green with envy over the model’s Poison Ivy look.
Andrew Rannells and Tuc Watkins
The Girls alum and One Life to Live actor appear to have crashlanded on the shores of Heidi Klum’s party.
Karen Mulder
The Victoria’s Secret model wore Karl Lagerfeld‘s personal clothing while dressing as the late designer.
“These are his actual clothes, and these are his actual sunglasses as well,” she told E! News on the red carpet. “They’re prescription, so I’m looking at everybody a little fuzzy.”
Mariah Strongin
Wonder Woman to the rescue!
Ida Kulis
The model was bewitching in her attire.
Christian Beck
Beck struck a pose on the carpet.
David Kirsch
No angel is complete without silver abs.
Rebecca Mir and Massimo Sinató
The pair coordinated in all-black ensembles.
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