We’re Totally Stealing These Celebrity Family Halloween Costumes Ideas

Halloween is right around the corner and you know what that means—it’s time to start looking for costumes.

If you’re in need of inspiration for the perfect family costume, you may want to look at some of your favorite celebrities. From Neil Patrick Harris to Pink, they’ve gathered their families together to dress up as popular characters from Disney movies, books, and television shows—many of which are highly recognizable and easy to shop.  

Below are some of the best family Halloween costumes ideas from your favorite celebs that you can use as inspiration this year and beyond.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka’s “Alice in Wonderland” Costume

Over a decade ago, Neil Patrick Harris and his husband, David Burtka, had their entire family dress up as characters from “Alice in Wonderland” with flashy colors and bold accessories. Harris and Burtka wore matching Tweedle-Dee and Tweedle-Dum costumes with yellow shirts and red hats, while their adorable children dressed up like Alice and the White Rabbit.

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry’s “Toy Story 4” Costume

Stephen and Ayesha Curry took their Halloween costumes to infinity and beyond with these “Toy Story” inspired outfits. Stephen dressed up as Buzz Lightyear with a head-to-toe space suit while Ayesha wore a yellow polka dot dress inspired by Gabby Gabby. As for the kids, they had outfits inspired by Bo Peep, Woody, and Jessie with rounded cowboy hats, boots, and headbands.

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s “Peter Pan” Costume

Kate Upton and husband Justin Verlander took their family’s Halloween costumes to the next level with matching outfits inspired by “Peter Pan” You’ll see the entire family dressed up as Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and Wendy Darling. Even the family dog dressed up as Tick-Tock the Crocodile—with a clock necklace to really seal the deal!

Pink and Carey Hart’s “E.T.” Costume

 

Tell your family you’ll be right there this Halloween season as you dress up to the nines to get into the spirit. Pink and Carey Hart dressed up like Gertie and Elliot from “E.T.”  while their daughter Willow Sage wore an E.T. costume. This family Halloween costume is a great way to show love for a classic film, while channeling a love for science-fiction.

Nick and Vanessa Lachey’s “Frozen” Costume

 

The Lachey family dressed up as members from the “Frozen” cast with Nick and Vanessa in Kristoff and Anna costumes and the kids dressed up as Elsa and Olaf. From the hat to the red wig, they brought the outfits to life for their trick or treating outing. We love these costumes so much we can’t let it go.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s “Trolls” Costume

 

Be the next trolls on the block like Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel were in 2016. Timberlake and his family dressed up as characters from the “Trolls” movie with colorful wigs and big feet. Timberlake was dressed as Branch, Biel as Queen Poppy, and the little one, Silas, as a mini Branch. This is a great costume for families who want to stand out in the neighborhood or on the block as they collect Halloween candy together.

The Baldwin Family’s “The Wizard of Oz” Costume

Go down the yellow brick road this Halloween season like Alec Baldwin and his family did in 2017. Alec dressed up as the tin-man holding a watering spout while his wife, Hilaria, was pretty in pink as Glinda. As for their children, they were dressed up as Dorothy, The Cowardly Lion, and the Scarecrow. Plus, all the kids had matching pumpkin buckets to fill with candy as they went around the neighborhood.

Tia Mowry and Kids’ “Teen Titans” Costume

Tia Mowry and her children dressed up as the iconic characters from the “Teen Titans” show. In her Instagram post from 2019, she gives all the credit to her son Cree, who helped build the entire family’s costume. The children dressed up as Robin, Starfire, and Cyborg, while Mowry dressed up as Raven.

Alyssa Milano and David Bugliari’s “Despicable Me” Costume

Did someone say banana? Alyssa Milano and David Bugliari had their family dress up as the popular characters from “Despicable Me.” Milano dressed up as Agnes with a tall black wig and overalls while one child wore a unicorn onesie and the other a bright orange Vector tracksuit. Other adult family members were in Gru and minion costumes to pull together the costume making it a big hit.

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley’s Russian Nesting Doll Costume

Opt for a more traditional-inspired Halloween costume for the family like this one inspired by Russian dolls. Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley alongside their three kids dressed up in matching dresses themed after the popular kids toys. This is a more niche costume, but one that’ll definitely have the neighbors talking.

Additional Celebrity Family Costume Ideas

Still looking for some more inspiration? Other celebrity families have understood the assignment and nailed the family costume memo. 

• Gigio mice: Shakira and now ex-husband Gerald Pique took their family Halloween costume to new levels when they dressed as the mice from the Italian puppet show “Topo Gigio”.
• Superheroes: Jana Kramer had her family dress up as popular superheroes Wonder Woman and Superman.
• “Aladdin” characters: Tamara Mowry and her family were in the Halloween spirit in their “Aladdin” inspired outfits with Abu, Jasmine, and Aladdin. 
• Harry Potter: Tiffani Thiessen had her family dress up as classic characters from the beloved “Harry Potter” with long cloaks and wands.

Tips for Creating Your Own Celebrity-Inspired Family Costumes

Creating your own family Halloween costume is easier than you think, but there are some things you may want to keep in mind.

First, you’ll want to choose a theme that’s suitable for the entire family. An easy way to do this is by thinking about what your family is interested in, whether that’s specific television shows, kids’ movies, or books. This is important because you want to make sure everyone is excited about their costume and the idea of matching with their family. 

Try to ensure the costumes complement each other nicely. Moreover, don’t forget to give your family’s costumes a unique flare. This can be done by adding personal touches such as customizing a store-bought costume or using unique accessories to showcase one’s own style or preferences. 

Make sure to have fun when ideating and creating your family Halloween costume. Having matching family costumes is a great way to celebrate the spooky day and make memories that will last a lifetime.