Halloween 2023 saw celebrities pulling out all the stops with their costumes, paying homage to iconic figures and characters.
Ciara as Janet Jackson
Ciara channeled her inner Janet Jackson from the iconic music video to “Together Again.”
— Ciara (@ciara) October 30, 2023
Winnie Harlow as Katt Williams
Model Winnie Harlow transformed into the comedian Katt Williams.
Happy Halloween 🎃 #kattwilliams pic.twitter.com/7qnfwK9nVU
— ♔Winnie Harlow♔ (@winnieharlow) October 30, 2023
Ice Spice as Betty Boop
Rapper Ice Spice took a nostalgic turn, dressing up as the classic cartoon character, Betty Boop.
Historically, the character, Betty Boop is widely acknowledged as being inspired by Esther Jones, who was a Black jazz singer from Harlem in the late 1920s when she was still a child.
Spice decided to take her version of Betty Boop to the next level by showing it all.
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♬ Pretty Girl – Ice Spice & Rema
Halle Bailey and DDG re-create looks from Poetic Justice
Halle Bailey and DDG re-created the iconic looks of Janet Jackson and Tupac from the movie, Poetic Justice.
The steady couple has fans questioning if the pregnancy rumors are true.
poetic justice, put it in a song 🖤🎶✨#Halloween2023 pic.twitter.com/qNjWAK9fjq
— Halle (@HalleBailey) October 29, 2023
Keke Palmer as Tyra Bank’s character from Life Size
Keke Palmer paid tribute to Tyra Banks, dressing up as her character “Eve Doll” from the movie, Life Size.
Life Size! A millennial FAVE. Thank you @lindsaylohan and Tyra Banks 🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/txda2oVpOt
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 29, 2023
North West as The College Dropout Bear
North West dressed up as her father Kanye West’s debut album mascot, The College Dropout Bear.
#NorthWest dresses up as dad KanyeWest’s #collegedropoutbear for halloween2023. #firstcostume #kimkardashian @Kim and North
♬ original sound – @Officialbck
Kim Kardashian and North West re-create looks from Clueless
The celebrity kid also teamed up with her mother Kim Kardashian to recreate their Clueless-themed costumes, channeling actresses Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash.
Clueless pic.twitter.com/SR8ZkWDHKE
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) October 31, 2023
Ryan Cameron as Teddy Perkins from the TV show, “Atlanta”
Radio personality Ryan Cameron took on the role of Teddy Perkins, from the TV show, “Atlanta.”
The character is known to be a depiction of Michael Jackson created by Donald Glover.
Who knows this Atlanta episode ? 🎃 pic.twitter.com/XHF4zGOhsJ
— Ryan Cameron (@ryancameron) October 31, 2023
Teyana Taylor as Loc Dog from Don’t Be A Menace
Teyana Taylor opted for a comedic approach, dressing up as Marlon Wayans’ character, Loc Dog, from the movie, Don’t Be A Menace.
.@TEYANATAYLOR as Loc Dog 🔫😂 pic.twitter.com/E7YKVzsk6D
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) October 30, 2023
Cam’ron as O.J. Simpson
Rapper Cam’ron caused a stir with his choice of costume, dressing up as O.J. Simpson.
He, along with co-hosts Ma$e and Treasure Wilson, recently had Simpson as a guest on their show, “It Is What It Is Talk.”
This man cam’ron is dressed as OJ Simpson for Halloween 😭😭😭
OJ Simpson really let cam borrow his full Buffalo Bills uniform 💀
🎥: @ITISWATITISTALK pic.twitter.com/gC9mAy5yZ6
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) October 31, 2023
From nostalgic throwbacks to controversial choices, this year’s celebrity Halloween costumes were nothing short of entertaining.