Grace Diviny, Staff Writer
Halloween 2026 just passed us, and while it may be over, it does not mean we cannot reminisce on the costumes that some of our favorite celebrities showcased this year! And as someone who is easily impressed, most of these are a yay in my book! And if there is a nay, it is for a good reason! So, without further ado, here are the yays and nays of Halloween 2026!
YAY: Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie
No, I am not biased here…maybe a tiny bit. But it is nearly over a year since these two won over the world with their roles of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov in Heated Rivalry, and their bond is not slowing down anytime soon with their costumes. The two went as a duo, being Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons’ respective characters from the movie Bulgonia. Storrie, who recently shaved his head bald for Heated Rivalry’s second season, obviously went as Stone’s character whose head is also shaved in the movie. Williams on the other hand went as Plemons’ character, who kidnaps Stone and shaves her head off on the basis of believing she is an alien. Interesting costume choices…but overall, still iconic!
NAY: Martha Stewart
We all love Martha’s delicious homemade goods. However her Halloween costume left something to be desired. The famous cook landed herself in controversy following her costume as a homeless person covered in dirt and with a sign that said, “I am hungry help me!!!” The costume was especially in poor taste in midst of cost of living and overall prices rising, and while Stewart eventually apologized at least twice for the backlash, it still leaves a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths in times like these.
YAY: Harry Styles
Our favorite former boybander turned disco lover had quite the costumes during his 30-day residency run at Madison Square Garden! On the 30th, Styles went back to where it all started, dressing up as his 16-year-old self who auditioned for the X-Factor back in 2010 whilst singing Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, the same song Styles chose for his audition. The next night, Styles paid homage to New York City by dressing as a pizza rat! Absolutely iconic and cute from our favorite disco singer!
YAY: Kim Kardashian
In a shocking twist, businesswoman and reality show star dressed up as none other than her own daughter, North West. In the past year or so, West has made headlines for her drastic new style that includes her blue hair and dark, alternative outfits alongside fake piercings, seemingly the opposite of her mother who tends to favor a more classic, clean look. Despite their different
styles, it is clear that Kim loves her daughter regardless to the point where she will be exactly like her for Halloween.
NAY: Jessica Alba
This one pains me, as I love Jessica Alba, but the execution of this costume was also not in the best taste! Alba posted a photo on Instagram showcasing her and her friend Kelly Sawyer as Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding, with Alba dressing as Kerrigan with a bloody bandage wrapped around her knee. This costume was a direct reference to the infamous 1994 assault against Kerrigan before the United States Figure Skating Championships later that year that Harding had covered up as a result of her husband at the time being involved with the crime, resulting in a lifetime ban for Harding. Many pointed out how insensitive this costume was, and Alba also deleted her post but with no apology.
YAY: Elizabeth Gillies
Jade West, what an icon on Victorious. And even more iconic was her Halloween costume as she pulled out an unexpected costume look, with her going as Luke from Halloweentown. The creepy, realistic prosthetics had her unrecognizable as many of her fans were in awe with how amazing her transformation looked.
YAY: Keke Palmer
Palmer and her son clearly are still feeling the Jackson hype, as they went as the cutest duo ever as Michael and Janet Jackson in the Scream music video! The sweet tribute to the late King of Pop and his sister was one that had touched many hearts and had many feeling nostalgic.
YAY: Heidi Klum
Finally, how could I forget the queen of Halloween herself? Every year, the supermodel hosts an extravaganza Halloween party, and she always comes out in the craziest costumes. And this year was no different as her costume was… a severed hand! While her past costumes as E.T. and a life-sized earthworm may have seemed crazy, this one I feel takes the cake. But again, there is always next year…so who knows if Miss Klum will outdo herself again next Halloween?
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