Heidi Klum and Husband Tom Kaulitz Debut Elaborate E.T. Halloween Costumes After Janelle Monáe Did Her Own Take

Mar. 15, 2025

Heidi Klum (left) and Janelle Monae (right) in E.T. costumes.Photo:John Nacion/WWD via Getty; @polkurucz/@earlymorningriot

John Nacion/WWD via Getty; @polkurucz/@earlymorningriot

Heidi Klumis once again proving she’s the Halloween Queen!On Thursday, Oct. 31, the supermodel, 51, hosted her 23rd annual Halloween Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York: The Venue on Music Row.Known for herextravagant Halloween costumesover the years, Klum and her husbandTomarrived as female and male versions of E.T. fromSteven Spielberg’s 1982 filmE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.On the red carpet, Klum told PEOPLE she decided to embody the character because E.T. has been “part of most of our lives” and she’s always been “a big fan.""[I] kind of thought about the universe in a different way and I thought E.T. was so cute and how he was wiggling around and all the moments when E.T. got dressed up with a wig and everything so I just thought it would be fun to become E.T. and especially to see two,” she says, noting that they started getting ready since 11 a.m.According toThe New York Times, the costume includes a glowing fingertip — an ode to the beloved movie — and a motorized headpiece with a movable mouth and eyes.Heidi Klum’s 2024 Halloween costume.John Nacion/WWD via GettyJanelle Monáealsowore a costume of the iconic character, which she debuted onInstagramon Wednesday, Oct. 30.Earlier this month, Monáe, 38 revealed to PEOPLE that her version of thecostume was years in the making.“I’ve shared a costume idea with someone’s team, actually, and tried to get a price for how much it would cost. And then I found out that person was going to be that and I had been planning this costume for two years,” she told PEOPLE, noting at the time that she would be dressed as “an iconic movie character.Klum revealed that she had completed her final fittings for her costume on Wednesday.“It’s gonna be very exciting,” Klum said in an Instagram video. “Just did my last fitting and it’s gonna be awesome. I hope.”“See you all tomorrow,” she added before blowing a kiss to the camera.Tom Kaulitz, Heidi Klum dress up for Halloween 2024.John Nacion/WWD via GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On Thursday morning, Klum shared another video on herInstagramto mark the beginning of her Halloween festivities.“Good morning, New York,” she said. “It’s finally Halloween. One year in the making, this costume. I’m excited.”Janelle Monae’s E.T. costume for Halloween 2024.@polkurucz/@earlymorningriotThe PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!“Happy Halloween 🎃 👻💀👀 Bring it people !!!!! Show us your Costumes …,” she added in her caption. “I am so excited to see all of your creations. Can not wait to show you mine. One year in the making 🥳Wishing everyone a fun time and be safe ❤️.”TheAmerica’s Got Talentjudge alsoposted a videoof her in bed with Kaulitz, asking him if he was ready for the day.“Are you ready to do Halloween with me?” she asked. “I love you.”

Heidi Klumis once again proving she’s the Halloween Queen!

On Thursday, Oct. 31, the supermodel, 51, hosted her 23rd annual Halloween Party at Hard Rock Hotel New York: The Venue on Music Row.

Known for herextravagant Halloween costumesover the years, Klum and her husbandTomarrived as female and male versions of E.T. fromSteven Spielberg’s 1982 filmE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

On the red carpet, Klum told PEOPLE she decided to embody the character because E.T. has been “part of most of our lives” and she’s always been “a big fan.”

“[I] kind of thought about the universe in a different way and I thought E.T. was so cute and how he was wiggling around and all the moments when E.T. got dressed up with a wig and everything so I just thought it would be fun to become E.T. and especially to see two,” she says, noting that they started getting ready since 11 a.m.

According toThe New York Times, the costume includes a glowing fingertip — an ode to the beloved movie — and a motorized headpiece with a movable mouth and eyes.

Heidi Klum’s 2024 Halloween costume.John Nacion/WWD via Getty

John Nacion/WWD via Getty

Janelle Monáealsowore a costume of the iconic character, which she debuted onInstagramon Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Earlier this month, Monáe, 38 revealed to PEOPLE that her version of thecostume was years in the making.

“I’ve shared a costume idea with someone’s team, actually, and tried to get a price for how much it would cost. And then I found out that person was going to be that and I had been planning this costume for two years,” she told PEOPLE, noting at the time that she would be dressed as “an iconic movie character.

Klum revealed that she had completed her final fittings for her costume on Wednesday.

“It’s gonna be very exciting,” Klum said in an Instagram video. “Just did my last fitting and it’s gonna be awesome. I hope.”

“See you all tomorrow,” she added before blowing a kiss to the camera.

Tom Kaulitz, Heidi Klum dress up for Halloween 2024.John Nacion/WWD via Getty

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On Thursday morning, Klum shared another video on herInstagramto mark the beginning of her Halloween festivities.

“Good morning, New York,” she said. “It’s finally Halloween. One year in the making, this costume. I’m excited.”

Janelle Monae’s E.T. costume for Halloween 2024.@polkurucz/@earlymorningriot

@polkurucz/@earlymorningriot

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

“Happy Halloween 🎃 👻💀👀 Bring it people !!!!! Show us your Costumes …,” she added in her caption. “I am so excited to see all of your creations. Can not wait to show you mine. One year in the making 🥳Wishing everyone a fun time and be safe ❤️.”

TheAmerica’s Got Talentjudge alsoposted a videoof her in bed with Kaulitz, asking him if he was ready for the day.

“Are you ready to do Halloween with me?” she asked. “I love you.”

source: people.com