Heidi Klum’s 2025 Halloween bash dazzles with Medusa reveal and celebrity spectacle

Heidi Klum's 2025 Halloween bash dazzles with Medusa reveal and celebrity spectacle

Heidi Klum solidified her reputation as Halloween's reigning monarch on October 31, 2025, with a show-stopping Medusa costume at her annual star-studded party in Los Angeles. The *Project Runway* host, known for her extravagant yearly transformations, arrived as a grotesque green Gorgon, complete with writhing snakes emerging from an elaborate headpiece and a protruding forked tongue-delivering on her promise of an "very ugly" look that exceeded expectations.

Klum collaborated once again with Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino, backed by a team of over 35 specialists to execute the intricate design. Her husband, Tokio Hotel musician Tom Kaulitz, complemented the theme as a petrified victim, frozen mid-battle with shield and sword in hand-a nod to the mythological fate of those who meet Medusa's gaze.

Celebrity costumes steal the spotlight

Beyond Klum's spectacle, the event-dubbed "Heidiween"-drew Hollywood's boldest Halloween enthusiasts. Rapper Ice-T and model Coco Austin embraced horror tropes: Ice-T donned a blood-splattered white mask and red jumpsuit, accessorized with an arsenal of weapons, while Austin channeled *Chucky* in a denim bodysuit emblazoned with the doll's iconic "Wanna play?" slogan.

Beauty influencer James Charles arrived as a headless horseman, carrying his own severed head-a twist on Jared Leto's 2019 Met Gala entrance-while actor Darren Criss and wife Mia Swier opted for whimsy: Criss as *Shrek* (complete with prosthetic belly) and Swier as *Puss in Boots*, eschewing the expected Princess Fiona pairing.

From vintage Barbie to controversial tributes

Olympian Ilona Maher embodied a vintage Barbie in a custom black sparkle gown, accessorizing with a handkerchief reading "Beast. Beauty. Brains. Barbie." Meanwhile, Julia Fox's bloodied Jackie Kennedy costume sparked debate over taste, contrasting with lighter moments like Demi Lovato's revival of her viral "Poot Lovato" meme persona.

Musical acts dominated the theme: Megan Thee Stallion portrayed *Jujutsu Kaisen*'s Choso, Jade Thirlwall (formerly of Little Mix) dressed as *Gremlins*' Greta, and Janelle Monáe reimagined *The Cat in the Hat*. Pop icon Mariah Carey embraced Japanese kawaii culture with pink hair and a pastel dress, while Paris Hilton recreated Britney Spears' *Oops!... I Did It Again* outfit.

Politicians and pop culture collide

The festive spirit extended beyond Hollywood. Former President Donald Trump hosted a parallel party at his Florida estate, while Vice President JD Vance leaned into internet humor, donning a wig to mimic his own viral meme-a reference to the same image that allegedly led to a Norwegian tourist's U.S. entry ban earlier this year.

Other standouts included Lizzo as a "cheesy" mozzarella stick with oozing details, Amelia Dimoldenberg as a devilish figure (following her prior stunt as Lily Allen and David Harbour's divorce), and Ed Sheeran as *It*'s Pennywise. Kourtney Kardashian Barker paid homage to *Bride of Frankenstein*, and Lisa of BLACKPINK dazzled as *Love, Death + Robots*' Golden Woman.

Social media buzz

Offsite, North West (daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) and friends dressed as Japanese metal band *BABYMETAL*, while Keke Palmer channeled Snoop Dogg, complete with a lip-sync performance. The event's mix of mythological grandeur, pop-culture nods, and political satire cemented its status as the night's most-watched celebration.