Janelle Monáe Sparks Viral Sensation as Cat in the Hat on Jennifer Hudson Show

Janelle Monáe has once again captured widespread attention with her creative and spirited Halloween celebrations in 2025. This year, she appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show dressed as the Cat in the Hat, fully embodying the character with costume, dance, and humor, which delighted fans and earned praise from the official Dr. Seuss account, cementing her status as a Halloween icon. Monáe has a long history of making Halloween a platform for artistic expression, using the holiday as a creative playground where she explores transformation and storytelling, as reflected in her past costumes and her quote about Halloween being a spiritual time. Beyond costumes, Monáe fosters community through Wondaween, her Halloween arts festival celebrating the strange and creative, emphasizing inclusivity and self-expression. Her engagement with Halloween extends to public events like a vampire-themed pool party hosted by PAPER and Kiehl's, where she highlights the joy of transformation and playfulness that Halloween inspires in both children and adults. Collectively, these activities underscore Monáe’s role as a leading figure in contemporary Halloween culture, blending performance art, community building, and festive celebration.