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Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian lead 2026 celebrity Halloween costume roundup

Billboard details the most notable celebrity Halloween looks for 2026, including Paris Hilton’s Britney tribute and Kim Kardashian’s North West costume.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:24:06 GMT

Billboard compiled a list of the most notable celebrity Halloween costumes for 2026, noting Paris Hilton’s fourth‑year tribute to Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian’s outfit mimicking her daughter North West.

What happened

Paris Hilton shared exclusive photos of herself dressed as Britney Spears performing “I’m a Slave 4 U” at the 2001 VMAs, continuing a four‑year tradition of honoring the pop star. She also posted a second look inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring her family in matching attire. Kim Kardashian posted an Instagram photo on Oct. 20, 2026, portraying her 13‑year‑old daughter North West with a turquoise wig, long nails and gothic clothing. North West herself later appeared in a costume resembling Bad Girls Club star Natalie Nunn, complete with a prosthetic chin and “Baddies” necklace, and also dressed as Raven from Teen Titans with a purple cloak and red gem forehead accessory.

What the reports add

Billboard notes that Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner created a two‑person look recreating a 2026 pop collaboration, and that other celebrities such as Janelle Monáe prepared elaborate outfits for her Wondaween festival. The outlet also references ideas for Halloween looks tied to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance and Taylor Swift watching the New York Knicks.

What was said

Hilton told Billboard, “Britney is not only an icon, but also a dear friend, and I’ll always love celebrating her and the incredible impact she’s had on all of us.”

How it came about

Billboard’s coverage follows earlier Felo News pieces on Kardashian’s North West costume posted on Oct. 20 and her defense of the look on Oct. 15. The retailer Spirit Halloween released a trend report on Oct. 1, 2026, outlining popular categories such as myth‑lore and chaos‑horror, which contextualizes the creative choices seen among the celebrities.

Key facts

Paris Hilton dressed as Britney Spears performing at the 2001 VMAs for Halloween 2026 (billboard.com)
Kim Kardashian posted a costume as her daughter North West on Oct. 20, 2026 (billboard.com)
North West later dressed as Natalie Nunn and as Raven from Teen Titans (billboard.com)
Billboard highlighted Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner’s two‑person pop‑collaboration costume (billboard.com)