Heidi Klum's Epic Medusa Costume Highlights Human Artistry at NYC Halloween

Supermodel Heidi Klum captivated audiences with her 2025 Halloween transformation into the mythical Medusa, showcasing a hand-painted bodysuit with green scales, prosthetic makeup, and a headpiece featuring moving snakes. The elaborate costume, which took around 10 hours and the efforts of about a dozen to fifteen artists to complete, was a celebration of human artistry and creativity in an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence. Klum emphasized her desire to create a powerful, "incredibly hideous" look that highlighted real craftsmanship and the fleeting nature of live art, noting that the costume would be washed away after the party. Her husband, Tom Kaulitz, complemented her by dressing as a Greek soldier turned to stone, matching the Medusa theme perfectly. This transformation continues Klum's tradition of elaborate Halloween costumes, which have previously included characters like a worm, an 8-foot-tall Transformer, and a multi-armed Hindu goddess, earning her a reputation as the "Queen of Halloween." The event, held at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York, drew other celebrities dressed in creative costumes, making it a standout celebration of the holiday.