Top 10 Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Turned Heads in 2017

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It’s that time of the year again! Celebrities were out in full swing to get spooky and celebrate the most creative holiday of the year. For most stars, Halloween is a week-long celebration, which means more opportunities to dress up. This year’s slew of dramatic costumes definitely did not leave us disappointed.

Here are some of our favorites:

1. Rita Ora Transforms into a Sizzling Poison Ivy

Rita Ora nailed her Poison Ivy look at the KISS House Party, looking sizzling hot in a decorated costume that showed off her legs.

Rita Ora attends the KISS House Party dressed in a Poison Ivy costume.Rita Ora was sizzling hot as Poison Ivy at the KISS House Party Live held at Wembley Arena on October 26, 2017

2. Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman’s Perfect Marla Singer and Tyler Durden Duo

Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman dress up as Marla Singer and Tyler Durden from Fight Club for a Halloween celebration

Zoë Kravitz and boyfriend Karl Glusman went as the iconic Marla Singer and Tyler Durden from “Fight Club.”

Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman dress up as Marla Singer and Tyler Durden from Fight Club for a Halloween celebrationZoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman dress up as Marla Singer and Tyler Durden from Fight Club for a Halloween celebration

3. Amal Clooney and Cindy Crawford Bring ’70s Glam to Halloween

Besties Amal Clooney and Cindy Crawford traded their usually glamorous looks for bold ’70s-inspired outfits. Check out their dramatic hairdos!

Amal Clooney and Cindy Crawford dress as 70s disco babes at the "Casamigos" Halloween PartyAmal Clooney and Cindy Crawford dress as 70s disco babes at the “Casamigos” Halloween Party on October 28, 2017

4. Sarah Hyland Channels Dustin from Stranger Things

Along with rumored flame Wells Adams, Sarah Hyland paid tribute to Dustin and Eleven — two of the most popular characters of “Stranger Things.”

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams dress up as Stranger Things characters Eleven and Dustin, complete with signature outfits and props, for a Halloween celebrationSarah Hyland and Wells Adams dress up as Stranger Things characters Eleven and Dustin, complete with signature outfits and props, for a Halloween celebration

5. Michelle Trachtenberg Stuns as the Mythical Persephone

Michelle Trachtenberg was stunning as Persephone, Queen of the Underworld. She took things to another level with her intricate face makeup!

Michelle Trachtenberg stuns as Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, in an elaborate costume with intricate face makeup and regal accessories at the Casamigos Halloween PartyMichelle Trachtenberg stuns as Persephone, Queen of the Underworld, in an elaborate costume with intricate face makeup and regal accessories at the Casamigos Halloween Party on October 28, 2017

6. Paris Hilton Embraces Royal Vibes as Princess Jasmine

This socialite never misses an opportunity to dress up. At the amfAR & The Naked Heart Foundation Fabulous Fund Fair, Paris wore a Princess Jasmine costume, showing off her lean figure.

Paris Hilton dazzles in a light blue Princess Jasmine-inspired costume with intricate gold embellishments and flowing fabric at the amfAR Fabulous Fund FairParis Hilton dazzled in a light blue Princess Jasmine-inspired costume with intricate gold embellishments and flowing fabric at the amfAR Fabulous Fund Fair in New York on October 28, 2017.

Paris Hilton channels Princess Jasmine in a jeweled, light blue costume adorned with intricate details and accessoriesParis Hilton channels Princess Jasmine in a jeweled, light blue costume adorned with intricate details and accessories

7. Karlie Kloss as Marilyn Monroe: A Classic Hollywood Tribute

Supermodel Karlie Kloss looked like a modern-day Marilyn Monroe in a white dress, blonde wig, and bold red lips.

Karlie Kloss channels Marilyn Monroe in an iconic white halter dress, paired with silver heels and classic red lipstick, at the amfAR Fabulous Fund FairKarlie Kloss channels Marilyn Monroe in an iconic white halter dress, paired with silver heels and classic red lipstick, at the amfAR Fabulous Fund Fair in New York on October 28, 2017.

8. Kim Kardashian Pays Homage to Selena Quintanilla

No Halloween costume list is complete without Kim Kardashian on it. We all know that this girl goes pretty hard on her Halloween costumes.

This year, she dressed up as several iconic singers, including Madonna, Cher, and Aaliyah. Our favorite one, however, is her tribute to Latina pop star Selena Quintanilla. She nailed this look!

For those interested in Kim Kardashian’s unforgettable Halloween looks, we recommend exploring our coverage of her most iconic costumes over the years.

9. Heidi Klum Transforms into Thriller’s Werewolf for Halloween

Heidi Klum transforms into a terrifying werewolf, inspired by Michael Jackson's Thriller music video, with intricate prosthetics and detailed makeup for HalloweenHeidi Klum transforms into a terrifying werewolf, inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video, with intricate prosthetics and detailed makeup for Halloween

Every year, Heidi Klum goes all out for her annual Halloween bash.

This year, she went as the werewolf in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video.

Heidi Klum fully embodies a werewolf from Michael Jackson's Thriller video, complete with a varsity jacket, intricate prosthetics, and claws, at her annual Halloween partyHeidi Klum fully embodies a werewolf from Michael Jackson’s Thriller video, complete with a varsity jacket, intricate prosthetics, and claws, at her annual Halloween party

Heidi had to sit in the makeup chair for seven hours to get this realistically creepy look!

 

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For readers eager to dive further into Heidi Klum’s iconic Halloween fashion, we recommend exploring our coverage of her stunning 2023 peacock costume.

10. Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson as Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi and Khal Drogo

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson dress as Game of Thrones characters Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, embracing detailed costumes with fur, leather, and warrior-inspired accessories for HalloweenKhloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson dress as Game of Thrones characters Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo, embracing detailed costumes with fur, leather, and warrior-inspired accessories for Halloween

Khloé Kardashian’s couple Halloween costume with Tristan Thompson is one of our favorites! The reality star, rumored to be pregnant, was almost unrecognizable in her fierce Khaleesi costume.

Tristan completed this sweet couple look as Khal Drogo. Koko shared some pics on her Instagram account and captioned one with “moon of my life.”

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson embody Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo with fierce authenticity, complete with elaborate hair, makeup, and armor details for their Game of Thrones-inspired Halloween costumesKhloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson embody Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo with fierce authenticity, complete with elaborate hair, makeup, and armor details for their Game of Thrones-inspired Halloween costumes

Khloé Kardashian kisses beau Tristan ThompsonKhloé Kardashian kisses beau Tristan Thompson

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