Happy Heidi-Ween! Heidi Klum’s Most Unforgettable Halloween Costumes

“In girl world...the hardcore girls just wear lingerie and animal ears,” said Mean Girls' Cady Heron. Flying in the face of that, it seems that supermodel Heidi Klum goes out of her way to make herself as unrecognizable and even nightmare-inducing as possible.

Since 2000, the German runway legend has presided over the most celebrity-filled fright night bash of all. As the quintessential Halloween hostess, over the last two decades, the 51-year-old has cemented herself as the queen of the holiday. As details are leaked about the who, what, and where of her anticipated annual bash, fans also await teasers about what costume Klum will take a stab at. And to date, we’ve never once been disappointed, with Klum dressing up as everything from a human body and Fiona from Shrek to Betty Boop and Jessica Rabbit. Year after year, Klum has encouraged a whole generation of creative-leaning fashion lovers to leave the lingerie in their intimates drawer and go wild with their imagination.

While her costumes may be intimidating to replicate, here are some ideas to take a page out of her book this Halloween. Ahead, take a look at some of Heidi Klum's best Halloween looks over the years.

Heidi Klum as S&M Punk

For her inaugural Halloween party, Klum opted for a look that now seems tame by her own standard. A hybrid of punk meets S&M, she raised the temperature in a black latex dirndl (she is German after all) with dog tooth collars, armbands, and milkmaid-style braids.

Heidi Klum as Betty Boop

Back in 2002, Klum opted to dress as the Depression Era cartoon character Betty Boop. While this look is easily emulated in a figure-hugging red dress, cropped black curly wig, overdrawn eyebrows, and an exaggerated red lip, Klum insisted on going the extra mile with the addition of fake cleavage.

Heidi Klum as Jessica Rabbit

Speaking of a red frock and a va-va-voom faux chest… Klum put her spin on the animated sex symbol Jessica Rabbit in 2015. As it’s not exactly the world’s most original costume (Alessandra Ambrosio even showed up to the party with the same idea), Klum ensured she took the biscuit by opting for a full prosthetic makeover. Don’t try this at home!

Heidi Klum as an Old Woman

Forget relying on an AI filter to question what she might look like as an older version of herself, Klum called in the pros in 2013 with makeup artists giving her wrinkles and age spots from tip to toe. It won’t have quite the same effect, but with a walking stick, gray wig, and a tweed skirt suit, you’re halfway there.

Heidi Klum as the Human Body

One way to make people do a double take, as Klum proved in 2011, is to turn yourself inside out. A far more gory take on the classic skeleton costume, you'll find plenty of spandex unitards revealing the inner workings of the body on sites like Amazon.

Heidi Klum as a Crow

Have access to a glue gun and artificial feathers? Say no more. Make like Klum in 2009 by transforming yourself into an eerie blackbird. Now, where did we put that stick-on beak we had lying around?

Heidi Klum as Adam & Eve’s Apple of Temptation

Little did people know that Klum was using her 2006 costume to also hide her pregnancy. Regardless of whether you’re with a child, as long as you have time and can acquaint yourself with the papier-mâche method to create a rotund apple to slip into, this could be one for you.

Heidi Klum and Her Clones

Call your gal pals! Klum’s 2016 costume didn’t involve a dramatic transformation for once—rather, she enlisted a troupe of five people to become her lookalike entourage. Right down to identical hair. We admit it might be tough finding five friends with the exact same physical characteristics as you to pull this off, but that’s why Klum’s commitment to the bit can’t be underestimated.

Heidi Klum as Princess Fiona

Slime green body paint and an emerald velvet dress will get you halfway to copying Klum’s 2018 entrance as Shrek’s other half, Princess Fiona. As for where you’ll find an onion carriage similar to the one she rode in on, we’re stumped as to where to begin.

Heidi Klum as a Peacock

We’re not suggesting you hire a gaggle of Cirque Du Soleil performers to act as your peacock feathers, as Klum did in 2023. Nor do you need to have your husband accompany you as a larger-than-life egg. In the absence of all that, a royal blue velvet bodysuit, epic face paint, and some faux feathers are the next best thing.

Heidi Klum as Cleopatra

When the Queen of Halloween channels the Queen of Egypt. In 2012, Klum opted to turn herself into the ancient living goddess and ruler, complete with a face full of crystals.  Save yourself the potential breakouts by opting for Cleopatra's instantly recognizable beauty look of blue eyeshadow, strong brows, and braids instead, while a magnificent gilded cape and headpiece will seal the deal and ensure everyone bows down.

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