The Best 2026 Halloween Costumes, From Paris Hilton as Britney Spears to Kim Kardashian as North West
Celebrities are marking Halloween 2026 with costumes inspired by pop culture, family and events from the year. Paris Hilton’s latest tribute to Britney Spears continues a four-year tradition, while Kim Kardashian, her daughter North West and Natalie Nunn have taken turns dressing as one another.
Other featured looks include Cyndi Lauper as the Phantom of the Opera and Ursula, Chloe Bailey as “Hot Meg” from Family Guy, and Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner recreating PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson. Their costume references the pair’s “Stateside” remix, which reached No. 6 on the Hot 100 in March; Hilton also shared a family costume inspired by Beauty and the Beast.
In short
- Paris Hilton paid tribute to Britney Spears for the fourth Halloween in a row.
- Kim Kardashian, North West and Natalie Nunn swapped costume inspirations.
- Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner recreated a chart-topping pop duo.
Explained simply
Halloween costumes are outfits worn for fun, often inspired by films, music, television or public figures. Each year, celebrities share their looks online, where references to familiar people and pop culture can become part of the celebration.
The costumes mentioned here draw on different kinds of references, from characters such as the Phantom of the Opera and Ursula to musicians and family members. Paris Hilton has made a tradition of dressing as Britney Spears, while Kim Kardashian, North West and Natalie Nunn have each portrayed one another.
Some outfits also point to events in music that year. Owen Thiele and Benito Skinner’s look, for example, recreates PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson in connection with their “Stateside” remix, which reached No. 6 on the US Hot 100 chart in March.