Some celebrities dress up for Halloween and others disappear completely into character. From elaborate prosthetics and head-to-toe body paint to transformations that made us look twice, these Black stars took Halloween far beyond an ordinary costume. And when Black celebrities go all-in, Halloween becomes its own red carpet moment – part fashion, part pop culture and part pure transformation.
Here are 13 of the most jaw-dropping celebrity transformations that left us asking: who is that?
1. Megan Thee Stallion as Greta the Gremlin
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t just dress up as Greta Gremlin — she went full glam gremlin. From the green skin and wild hair to the claws, ears and leopard-print look, the details are seriously impressive. But how close did she get to the original Gremlins 2 diva? This transformation might be one of her wildest Halloween looks yet.
2. LaLa Anthony as the Corpse Bride
La La Anthony took Corpse Bride to a whole new level with this hauntingly beautiful transformation. From the icy blue skin and flowing veil to the dramatic butterfly detail, she captured Emily’s signature look while adding her own glamorous twist. Beautiful, eerie and instantly recognisable — did La La nail the transformation?
3. Rihanna as Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rihanna takes on Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and she definitely committed to the transformation. From the signature red mask and green body paint to the shell and battle-ready details, this is far from a last-minute Halloween look. But how does Rihanna’s glam take stack up against the original?
4. Maya Jama as Beetlejuice
Maya Jama said Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice — and fully committed to the transformation! From the iconic black-and-white stripes to the wild green hair and ghostly makeup, she put a seriously glamorous spin on the chaotic character. But did Maya do the ghost with the most justice?
5. DeAndre Hopkins as the Aladdin Genie
DeAndre Hopkins went full Genie for Halloween — and the commitment is unreal! From the blue body paint and signature goatee to the gold jewellery, topknot and magic lamp, he nailed the details of Will Smith’s Aladdin character. The question is: did D-Hop make your Halloween wishes come true?
6. Lizzo as Baby Yoda
Lizzo took Baby Yoda to a whole new level with this hilarious Halloween transformation! From the green face and oversized ears to the flowing robe, she committed to the character while still making it unmistakably Lizzo. Cute, chaotic and completely unexpected — did she nail the transformation?
7. Janelle Monae as Diva Plavalaguna
Janelle Monáe took Halloween to another galaxy with an incredible transformation into Diva Plavalaguna from The Fifth Element. From the striking blue skin and elaborate headpiece to the dramatic, otherworldly costume, Janelle committed to every detail. But did this intergalactic diva hit all the right notes?
8. Lewis Hamilton as the Joker
Lewis Hamilton traded the racetrack for Gotham City, transforming into the Joker for Halloween — and he seriously committed to the chaos. From the smeared red smile and white face paint to the green hair and purple suit, Lewis captured the character’s instantly recognisable look. Forget pole position — did Lewis take first place with this transformation?
9. Amaya Espinal as Neytiri from Avatar
Love Island USA’s Amaya Espinal transported herself straight to Pandora with her incredible Neytiri transformation! From the blue body paint and Na’vi markings to the braids, pointed ears and bow, she seriously committed to every detail. But did Amaya have you saying, “I see you”?
10. Angel Reese as Poison Ivy
Angel Reese brought Poison Ivy to life with a seriously striking Halloween transformation. From the fiery red hair and leafy details to the head-to-toe green, she delivered the perfect mix of glamour and villain energy. But did Angel’s look leave you green with envy?
11. Ashanti as a Smurf
Ashanti went full Smurf for Halloween — and the transformation is almost unrecognisable! From the bright blue skin and signature white accessories to the playful finishing touches, she completely committed to her trip to Smurf Village. But did Ashanti smurf the assignment?
12. Dwight Howard as Rasputia from Norbit
Dwight Howard went all in for Halloween, transforming into Rasputia from Norbit — and the commitment is next level! From the hair and makeup to the outfit and larger-than-life attitude, Dwight didn’t just wear the costume, he embraced the character. But did he have you saying, “How you doin’?”
13. Saweetie as Mystique
Saweetie was almost unrecognisable as Mystique, transforming herself from head to toe into the iconic X-Men character. From the vivid blue skin and slicked-back red hair to the intricate scales and piercing yellow eyes, she absolutely committed to the look. But did Saweetie mutate her way to Halloween perfection?
