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Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian lead Halloween 2026 costume showcase

From Paris Hilton's Morticia to Kim Kardashian's daughter as Edward Scissorhands, celebrities unveiled elaborate Halloween 2026 costumes across the weekend.

Celebrity Halloween costumes arrived early this year, with stars pulling out elaborate ensembles. Paris Hilton and her family dressed as the Addams Family, with Hilton as Morticia, her husband Carter Reum as Gomez, and their two children as Wednesday and Pugsley.

Kim Kardashian's 13-year-old daughter North West channelled Edward Scissorhands with scarred makeup, a leather dress and blades for fingers. Several stars chose Britney Spears as their Halloween muse.

Nicole Polizzi recreated Spears' iconic all-denim look from the 2001 American Music Awards with Jenni Farley and Melissa Gorga, while model Winnie Harlow performed choreography from Spears' "I'm a Slave 4 U" music video in full costume.

Other standouts included Kerry Washington as Jane Fonda in 80s workout gear and Chloe Bailey as a character from Family Guy.

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Why it mattersCelebrity Halloween costumes drive social media conversation and shape what people choose to wear themselves, making them a barometer of pop culture and nostalgia trends.

AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the costumes and celebrity choices are shared widely on Australian social media and may inspire Australian parties and events.

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