Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning your costume for October 31st. Whether you prefer to update a classic, such as Alice in Wonderland or the perennial pussycat, or would rather opt for a more obscure show-stopping style, we’ve got all the inspiration you need — courtesy of some of your favorite celebrities.
Simply look to the Queens of Halloween, Heidi Klum and Kim Kardashian, who seem to come up with even more highly creative concepts as the years go by… or to Lupita Nyong’o who was very nearly unrecognizable as Clueless’ Dionne in her 1990s-inspired plaid ensemble. Better yet, why not make a statement dressed as Rocket Man Elton John, like Hoda Kotb on TODAY? Yep, no matter your personal preference, there’s a statement-making, pop-culturally relevant costume for you.
Would rather a more tongue-in-cheek approach? Try a famous face from your favorite novel or film — or dress as your favorite celebrity, taking a page from Kathie Lee Gifford when she donned her best suit dressed as former co-star Regis Philbin. The sky’s the limit!
Read on for some the greatest ever celebrity Halloween costumes…Â
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Zac Posen Willy Wonka
Getty Images At Heidi Klum’s Halloween party last year, designer Zac Posen went as Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — and the resemblance is uncanny.
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Tori Spelling
Getty Images Actress Tori Spelling looked beautiful and kooky at the same time, in shades of blue in her peacock costume in 2010.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
Getty Images It’s a far cry from Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar shimmered and sparkled in her unicorn-inspired ensemble at the GOOD+ Foundation Halloween Bash.
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Rebecca Minkoff Frida
Getty Images When in doubt, take a page from designer Rebecca Minkoff and dress up as artist and feminist icon, Frida Kahlo.
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Paris Alice
Getty Images A perennial classic for a reason, you can’t go wrong dressed as Alice from Alice in Wonderland — just ask Paris Hilton
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Neil Patrick Harris Princess Bride
Getty Images Last year, Neil Patrick Harris and husband David Burtka dressed up as two beloved film characters, Westley and Inigo Montoya, from The Princess Bride.
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Heidi Klum Shrek
Getty Images The master of all things Halloween, Heidi Klum, along with husband Tom Kaulitz set the costume bar high as Fiona and Shrek at their 19th Annual Halloween Party in New York.
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Lupita Clueless
Getty Images Actress Lupita Nyong’o looked incredible in her '90s plaid ensemble as Dionne from Clueless.
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Lisa Rinna Lucy
Getty Images Lisa Rinna as I Love Lucy’s Lucy Ricardo is everything — we’re loving her retro feel!
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Le Ann Rimes Angel
Getty Images For a Life & Style Weekly Halloween party in 2015, country superstar LeAnn Rimes looked absolutely angelic.
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Kim Kanye Batman Catwoman
Getty Images Dressed as Catwoman and Batman, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West arrived for hosting duties at Kim’s Halloween Party in Miami.
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Jerry Sienfeld Halloween
Getty Images Dressed as an astronaut, Jerry Seinfeld showed up to support his wife, Jessica, for her hosting duties — as an old-fashioned waitress — at her charity, Good+Foundation’s Halloween bash.
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Janet Jackson
Getty Images Update an otherwise boring cat costume with this pussycat ensemble, like Janet Jackson, at Lanvin’s Halloween Extravaganza in 2010.
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Kim Kardashian Little Red Riding Hood
Getty Images Kim Kardashian dressed as a very sexy Little Red Riding Hood for a Halloween Party in 2011.
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Getty Images We’re cheering on Jamie Lee Curtis who dressed as a cheerleader for an appearance at the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation Halloween party.
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Hoda Elton John
Getty Images Rocket Man! Hoda Kotb’s sequined, feather-embellished Elton John costume was positively inspired.
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Heidi Klum Purple
Getty Images Another year, another mesmerizing Halloween costume from Heidi. In 2010, she transformed into a red and purple, well, Transformer.
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Kim Kardashian Mermaid
Getty Images Kim Kardashian is giving Heidi Klum a run for her Queen of Halloween money! Here she is in 2012, showing off her sparkle in a gorgeous mermaid costume and blonde wig at yet another Halloween party.
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Cindy Crawford Panam
Getty Images George Clooney and pal, Rande Gerber, went as co-pilots to the Casamigos & CATCH Halloween Party in Vegas last year, while Rande’s wife, supermodel Cindy Crawford played the part of flight attendant.
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Bette Middler Garden Eden
Getty Images Michael Kors and Bette Midler went full-on whimsical as the Garden of Eden and Marie Antoinette for her 2017 Hulaween event in New York City. Like Heidi, Bette is another one who throws an epic Halloween bash!
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Chrissy Teigan Todller Tiara
Getty Images Chrissy Teigen opted for a true 2000s pop culture reference — dressed as a contestant from Toddlers & Tiaras — for her 2011 Halloween costume.
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Fergie Toddlers Tiaras
Getty Images Not to be outdone, Fergie also dressed as a toddler from TV phenomenon Toddlers & Tiaras for Heidi Klum’s 12th Annual Halloween Party. Twins!
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Heidi Klum Body
Getty Images Of her beyond spooky autopsy-inspired costume, Heidi Klum told the MailOnline that it was “kind of like a dead body with the first layer of skin ripped off. It’s basically like me naked.”
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Hoda Regis
Getty Images Hoda Kotb strikes again! Dressed as co-star Kathie Lee Gifford, Kathie then dressed as her former co-host Regis Phiblin during NBC’s Today Halloween. Brilliant!
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Bella Hadid Beetlejuice
Getty Images Supermodel Bella Hadid and then-boyfriend The Weeknd were barely recognizable as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz (in her red wedding dress, of course) at Heidi Klum’s Halloween party last year.
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Alessandra Ambrosio Devil
Getty Images If model Alessandra Ambrosio isn’t the most beautiful devil in the history of Halloween costumes, we don’t know who is…
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Anne Hathaway Cleopatra
Getty Images The Devil wears… an Egyptian inspired costume. But Anne Hathaway still looks every bit as glamorous dressed as Cleopatra for a 2004 party.
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Martha Stewart Glinda
Getty Images Martha Stewart was pretty in pink — dressed as Glinda the Good Witch — at Hub Network’s 1st Annual Halloween Bash back in 2013.
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Kim K Wonderwoman
Getty Images Is there any costume that Wonder Woman Kim Kardashian doesn’t look fantastic in?
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Bette Middler Hocus Pocus
Getty Images Dressed as one of her most famous film characters, Bette Midler attended her annual Hulaween Bash clad as Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus. She hasn’t aged a bit!