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Halloween Celeb Costumes Take Over Social Media

Halloween 2025 turned the internet into a chaotic, stylish fashion week as celebrities flooded Instagram and TikTok with creative, often […]

Poot Lovato to Mariah multiverse: Halloween costumes that broke the internet

Halloween 2025 turned the internet into a chaotic, stylish fashion week as celebrities flooded Instagram and TikTok with creative, often elaborate costumes. This year’s celebrations blended pop‑culture references, memes, and high‑production‑value content drops.

Demi Lovato revived her infamous alter ego, Poot Lovato—a meme born from an unflattering 2015 red‑carpet photo. Her recreation was precise, complete with fluorescent lighting, showcasing her ability to reclaim and reimagine her own internet legend. Lisa of BLACKPINK chose a visually striking look, channeling the siren from the Emmy‑winning “Jibaro” episode of *Love, Death & Robots*. Her costume featured full‑body gold and jangly jewels, turning the animated character into a haute‑couture piece.

Megan Thee Stallion cosplayed as Choso from the anime *Jujutsu Kaisen*, complete with the character’s distinctive blood‑manipulation markings and stoic stare—a timely nod to the upcoming Culling Game arc in Season 3. Kim Kardashian’s costume was particularly significant: she dressed as TikTok creator Jay Guapõ, highlighting the growing influence of social‑media creators and the blurring line between traditional celebrity and online fame.

Other notable costumes included Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone as Nick and Judy from *Zootopia*; Bretman Rock and his niece Cleo as Glinda and Elphaba from *Wicked*; and KATSEYE’s Mariah Carey‑themed outfits, which showcased different eras of the singer’s career. Janelle Monáe’s transformation into The Cat in the Hat stood out, with a latex‑clad ensemble that blended Dr. Seuss and cabaret elements. Monáe’s Halloween transformations have become an annual event, each year bringing a new, imaginative character to life.

The 2025 Halloween celebrations on social media underscored the holiday’s role as a platform for creative expression and self‑promotion. With millions of likes and views, these celebrity costumes demonstrated the power of social media in shaping and reflecting popular culture. As the boundaries between traditional celebrity and online fame continue to blur, future Halloween celebrations will likely evolve with new trends and themes.

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