Stars Debut Elaborate Pop Culture Halloween Costumes
Hollywood stars and television hosts debuted elaborate Halloween costumes featuring pop music videos, classic films, and fellow celebrities, with looks rolling out across the holiday weekend in late October 2026. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the early round of celebrations highlights a heavy reliance on recreating iconic on-screen characters and paying direct tribute to other public figures.
Television Morning Shows and Late-Night Specials Debut Dozens of Costumes
Broadcast morning and talk shows anchored major multi-costume productions ahead of Halloween weekend. Al Roker wore a Gumby costume, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Similarly, Live! With Kelly and Mark hosted a “Halloween Shockin’ Eve” special featuring Lisa Rinna. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos dressed as Yelena Belova and Spider-Man. Guest Lisa Rinna also joined the broadcast, wearing an orange look to channel Kylie Jenner, mirroring the couple’s appearance at the Marty Supreme premiere, as detailed by The Hollywood Reporter and Yahoo Entertainment.
Pop Music Tributes and Film References Dominate Social Media
Musicians and actors drew heavily from nostalgic media for their holiday appearances. Keke Palmer and her three-year-old son Leodis recreated the visuals from Michael and Janet Jackson’s 1995 “Scream” music video. Paris Hilton shared multiple costumes across Instagram, including a recreation of Britney Spears’ 2001 MTV Video Music Awards “I’m a Slave 4 U” performance, alongside family group themes depicting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and The Addams Family, according to coverage by Yahoo.
Film and television callbacks also spanned decades. Robert Downey Jr. and Pedro Pascal swapped Marvel personas for the holiday, with the Oscar winner dressing as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and the Emmy nominee portraying Doctor Doom from Avengers: Doomsday. Elizabeth Gillies chose Luke from the 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie Halloweentown, and Tyga appeared as a Martian from Mars Attacks! as well as Count Orlok from Robert Eggers’s 2024 film Nosferatu.
Harry Styles and Models Recreate Classic Film Characters
Harry Styles performed at the first of his two “Harryween” shows at Madison Square Garden on Friday, where the singer recreated his 2010 X Factor audition, wearing a grey cardigan, yellow scarf and pinned-on audition number while telling the crowd, I work in a bakery.
Model Alex Consani transformed into a Thumb-Thumb from the 2001 flick, while Elliot Page and Julia Shiplett dressed as the “Busy Bee” scene from the 2000 mockumentary Best in Show.
During the Today show broadcast on Oct. 30, 2026, Carson Daly dressed as Ella Langley with a red fringed jumpsuit, silver hoops, bronze gloss and lip liner. Guthrie later dressed as Rachel Green alongside Jenna Bush Hager’s Phoebe Buffay.
Frequently Asked Questions About Celebrity Costumes
Which celebrities dressed as other famous figures this year?
Kim Kardashian dressed as her daughter North West, while Lisa Rinna recreated Kylie Jenner’s orange Chrome Hearts dress from the Marty Supreme premiere.
How many costumes did Live! With Kelly and Mark feature?
The Live! Live with Kelly and Mark’s Halloween special featured appearances by returning co-host Ryan Seacrest and guest Lisa Rinna.
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