Heidi Klum once again proved that Halloween is practically her personal holiday, bringing Hollywood glamour, outrageous creativity, and a healthy dose of horror to New York City for the 25th edition of her legendary Halloween party.
Held October 31 at Cathédrale, the star-studded celebration attracted an impressive lineup of celebrities who traded their familiar red-carpet looks for elaborate disguises inspired by movies, music, comic books, and pop culture.
Naturally, the woman behind the festivities delivered the evening’s most extraordinary transformation.
Klum, 53, appeared as a gigantic, blood-covered version of her own severed left hand. The elaborate creation featured oversized fingers, long red nails, realistic anatomical details, and jewelry modeled after her actual rings.
The costume required months of preparation and several hours of application, reinforcing Klum’s reputation for treating Halloween as a serious artistic undertaking rather than an excuse to wear something unusual.
But the supermodel wasn’t the only celebrity embracing the occasion with impressive dedication.
Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka, delivered one of the evening’s most memorable couples costumes by recreating the unsettling twin sisters from the classic horror film *The Shining*. Their matching blue dresses, dark wigs, and eerie styling brought a recognizable piece of cinematic horror to the party.
Beauty influencer James Charles also committed to a dramatic transformation, portraying Yzma, the flamboyant villain from Disney’s *The Emperor’s New Groove*. His elaborate makeup and prosthetics reportedly required seven and a half hours of preparation.
Meanwhile, actress and rock singer Taylor Momsen took a musical approach to Halloween, dressing as AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. The costume reflected her connection to the band after spending several years touring alongside the rock legends.
Actor Kyle MacLachlan revisited his movie career by appearing as Cliff Vandercave, his villainous character from the 1994 live-action adaptation of *The Flintstones*.
Social media personality Chase Hudson drew inspiration from the psychological thriller *American Psycho*, adopting the polished but sinister appearance of Patrick Bateman.
The evening also featured several standout looks from the fashion world.
Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio embraced comic-book villainy as Poison Ivy, while former Victoria’s Secret model Karen Mulder paid tribute to legendary fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Mulder’s outfit was particularly noteworthy because it incorporated clothing and sunglasses that had belonged to the late designer.
Elsewhere, musician Questlove appeared in San Francisco 49ers-inspired gear, and Mariah Strongin brought superhero energy to the festivities with a Wonder Woman costume.
The celebration also became a family occasion for Klum, whose children Leni, Johan, and Lou Samuel joined the festivities.
Over the years, Klum has turned her Halloween celebrations into one of the entertainment industry’s most recognizable annual costume events.
Her previous transformations have included Jessica Rabbit, Princess Fiona from *Shrek*, a remarkably realistic earthworm, and the snake-haired Medusa of Greek mythology. Each appearance has demonstrated her willingness to experiment with elaborate prosthetics, theatrical makeup, and unconventional designs.
The 2026 celebration continued that tradition while giving celebrity guests another opportunity to showcase their creativity beyond the usual Hollywood red carpet.
After 25 editions of her signature party, Klum remains one of Halloween’s most ambitious celebrity hosts, and her latest transformation suggests she has no intention of running out of unusual ideas anytime soon.
