Celebrity Halloween Looks Mix Nostalgia and Transformation

Celebrity Halloween costumes in 2026 have ranged from elaborate fantasy transformations to tributes to musicians and familiar film characters, with several looks drawing attention across social media. Among the featured costumes, Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns appeared in Game of Thrones-inspired outfits, while Janelle Monáe introduced a new creature character and Keke Palmer dressed with her son as figures from Michael and Janet Jackson’s “Scream” video. Woods and Towns, described as newlyweds, wore their costumes during a New York City date night. Towns portrayed the Night King, and Woods appeared as a White Walker. Their looks included pale makeup and facial prosthetics, according to the costume coverage. One account also said HBO shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the makeup process. Monáe presented a creature costume for her annual Wondaween party, which had a Creature Carnival theme. One description called the character Phish Boy; another reported that Monáe called it Piper the Party Starter. The reported details included a bright pink wig, green body paint and prosthetics. The different character names were not reconciled in the accounts. Palmer and her son Leo...