28 Famous Hairstyles That Are Instant Halloween Costumes

Morgan Hart
Oct 20, 2015

What exactly do Princess Leia, Kylie Jenner and Dorothy Gale have in common? Their hair is instantly recognizable in the world of pop culture. In fact, these ladies’ locks are so iconic that dressing up as them for Halloween doesn’t even require a costume — just the hair. We’ve rounded up a few of the most recognizable tresses of hairstyles past and present that would make for the perfect look come October 31. So grab a wig or a curling iron and go to town replicating these 28 hairstyles that truly are your Halloween costume.

1. Marge Simpson: Big, blue and beautiful! Perhaps no blue locks are more infamous then the gravity-defying hair of Marge Simpson. While it might be a bit difficult to achieve with your own hair, we’ve got the perfect wig to help you make this costume your own. (Photo via Fox)

2. Janelle Monáe: The “Electric Lady” singer’s twisted updo is a signature of Janelle’s always put-together look (typically, along with black and white separates, punchy red lip and an infectious smile). Follow this tutorial to get a similar look. (Photo via Francois Nei/Getty)

3. Princess Leia: No one will mistake you for anyone but Princess Leia when you’re rocking these side buns. We’ve even got an easy tutorial to help you get this out-of-this-world look. (Photo via Clemens Bilan/Getty Images)

4. Rachel Green: Jennifer Aniston might not have been a fan of her Friends hairstyle she made famous back in the early ’90s, but there’s no arguing that the infamous cut known as “The Rachel” has become quite iconic. While the cut itself might involve a trip to the hairdressers, perhaps some faux highlights could help achieve that ’90s vibe for the night. (Photo via Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

5. Sia: Achieving Sia’s hair on your own might take a lot of time and patience (not to mention obscured vision), so luckily there’s a Sia Wig ($38) to copy her recognizable shaggy ‘do/ (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

6. Ariana Grande: The famous singer recently debuted new platinum blonde locks, but we’re always going to associate her with her signature high ponytail, which makes a great last-minute Halloween costume. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

7. Kylie Jenner: Kylie Jenner has undergone a lot of hair transformations these past few years (like, a lot) but we’re partial to her teal ombre tresses of days past. It’s an easy style to replicate at home using temporary pastel conditioner if the tips of your locks are bleached. Otherwise, call in the trusty hair chalk. (Photo via Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

8. Lorde: Ugh, we fall more and more in love with Lorde’s voluminous mane every time we see it. The Australian songstress is often associated with her curls upon curls, a style that doesn’t even require a curling iron to achieve. (Photo via Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

9. Farrah Fawcett: Perhaps no hair signifies the ’70s as much as the feathered tresses of Farah Fawcett. The style has made a comeback and is surprisingly simple to recreate on your own. (Photo via Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

10. Betty Boop: Short-haired gals will be able to pull off this costume with ease, but those with longer locks might want to stick with an adorable Betty Boop Wig ($17). (Photo via King Features Syndicate, Inc./Fleischer Studios, Inc./Hearst Holdings, Inc.)

11. Beyoncé: Bey was basically responsible for one of the most iconic hairstyles of this past year: #wokeuplikethis waves. Copy the short kinked waves that kicked off the lazy girl hair trend whether you have short locks or not. (Photo via YouTube)

12. Dorothy Gale: Blue ribbons and Dutch pigtails are all that’s necessary to dress up as Kansas’s most famous former resident. (Photo via Warner Home Video)

13. Bridgette Bardot: Bridgette Bardot is one of the most famous actresses to come out of Hollywood’s Golden Era, and her signature bouffant is surprisingly easy to create using this tutorial. (Photo via Evening Standard/Getty Images)

14. Rapunzel: It would take years of being locked away in a tower to compete with the length of Rapunzel’s blonde strands, so we’ll settle for a messy braid of our own. That said, if you’re feeling extra dedicated, you could always rock a longer ‘do with the help of a Rapunzel Wig ($26). (Photo via Handout/Getty Images)

15. Audrey Hepburn: A little volume and a LBD are all you need for an incredible Audrey Hepburn costume. You can stun everyone with Hepburn’s chic updo using this tutorial. (Photo via Keystone Features/Getty Images)

16. Anna Wintour: The most famous bob of recent times just so happens to belong to one of the most famous fashion editors of all time. Even if you have longer hair, you can use a little beauty magic to create a faux bob of your own. (Photo via Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

17. Morticia Addams: The famous Mrs. Addams is a great pick for a Halloween costume, and her sleek black ‘do plays an important role in that. Parting your hair down the center and straightening your locks (and perhaps hiding your bangs) will help you look like Morticia in no time. (Photo via Paramount Pictures)

18. Elsa: Two years later, and Frozen fever is still going strong, especially when it come to Halloween costumes. No Elsa ensemble is complete without her icy cool Dutch braid — just add glitter and go. (Photo via Walt Disney Pictures)

19. Cruella de Vil: Believe it or not, a wig is not a necessity when it comes to dressing up as every dalmatian’s worst nightmare. Temporary hair dye and a serious attitude are the only components you need to replicate this fierce villain. (Photo via Walt Disney Pictures)

20. Raggedy Ann: We never said hairstyles have to involve actual hair, per se. A touch of red yarn and your lovely self are all you need to dress up like America’s fave raggedy doll. (via Brit + Co)

21. Marie Antoinette: No one brought the volume quite like Marie Antoinette, and if you rock this gravity-defying updo there’ll be no mistaking you as anyone but the former Queen of France. While the style might take a bit (read: a ton) of work to do with your own tresses, you can’t go wrong with a classic Marie Antoinette Wig ($23). (Photo via Columbia Pictures)

22. Merida: With hair as wild as her personality, Disney’s Scottish princess Merida has become associated with her red ringlets. Feel free to create some killer curls of your own or just pop on a Merida Wig ($105) to emulate our favorite tomboy princess. (Photo via Walt Disney Pictures)

23. Pippi Longstocking: There’s no costume more adorable and goofy then the classic Pippi Longstocking, whose signature crazy pigtails are a breeze to DIY thanks to this tutorial. (Photo via Hannes Margerstaedt/Getty Images)

24. Lisa Turtle: Take a hair tip or two from Bayside High’s resident fashionista using these volume-filled steps. Part List Turtle, part Kelly Kapowski, 100% ’80s magic. (via Brit + Co)

25. Marilyn Monroe: The original bombshell Marilyn Monroe has become a style icon not only for Halloween but in everyday trends. Her blonde locks and red lips are still the envy of girls today and would make for a glamorous look come October 31st. (Photo via Baron/Getty Images)

26. Rosie the Riveter: This costume is a classic for a reason — it’s so gosh darn easy to do! Throw a bandana over this cute updo that’s guaranteed to impress. (via Brit + Co)

27. Meghan Trainor: The “All About That Base” singer gave us an excuse to wear head-to-toe pastels and a flower crown in the height of fall. Get her signature pink-streaked waves using this easy tutorial. (Photo via YouTube)

28. Katniss Everdeen: The girl on fire is instantly recognizable by her well-known braid, a style even a beauty novice could try their hand at with this tutorial. (Photo via Murray Close/Lionsgate Pictures)

What’s your hairstyle going to be this Halloween? Let us know in the comments below!

How To Dress Your Dog Like A Turkey This Thanksgiving

If you follow along on B+C, you’ve seen and admired our canine model, Turkey Temple (one of my favorite pet names, TBH). He is definitely a turkey by trade but clearly not by species. It seems like an obvious choice, but this was Turkey’s first time dressing up as a turkey for Halloween. Spooky season might be over, but it's *always* a good idea to dress your dog up for Thanksgiving if they don't mind!!

I’ve been making a lot of pet costumes this year, but this one has been high on my list for a long time. With some felt and One-Wrap Velcro, we created this pet costume in no time at all. Does your pet have a goofy name? Try dressing them up as their name, and make sure you snap photos and share them with us on Instagram! Oh, and don't forget to check out our 46 Cute Dogs Guaranteed To Make You Smile, too!

How To Make A Dog Turkey Costume

Tools And Materials:

  • red, orange, yellow and white felt
  • cardboard
  • One-Wrap Velcro
  • pen
  • fabric scissors
  • hot glue gun

Instructions:

1. Draw large, long oval feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut them both out. Next, draw a curved rectangular shape on the white felt and cut it out.

2. Hot glue the white rectangular shapes to the feathers, then glue the feathers to one another to create a fan shape.

3. Glue a horizontal strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand upright.

4. Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

5. Cut out a gobble from red felt and attach some One-Wrap Velcro.

Draw 12 long feathers on your yellow felt. Stack the yellow felt on top of the orange felt and cut out your feathers. Cut 12 white curved rectangular pieces to accent the feathers.

Glue the white pieces to the feathers and then glue the feathers to one another into a fan shape.

Attach a long strip of cardboard to the back of the feathers to help them stand up straight once the dog turkey costume is assembled.

Hot glue a piece of felt to each edge of the feathers and attach a strip of One-Wrap Velcro that is long enough to wrap around your dog’s belly.

Draw a gobble onto a piece of red felt, cut it out and glue it to a small piece of One-Wrap Velcro.

Hey Turkey — here’s your turkey costume!

Attach the gobble to your dog by wrapping the One-Wrap Velcro around the collar.

Cutest turkey I ever did see!

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6 Crazy "Outer Banks" Opinions That Would Totally Change The Show

I'll admit out of the many teen dramas I've consumed, Outer Banks is one of the most ridiculous. But the insanity surrounding the plot is half the reason it's enjoyable! John B. wrestling an alligator with his bare hands? Kiara getting kidnapped then making a daring escape in her PJ's? John B. and Sarah getting married (kind of) by the power of "the sky, the stars, and the sea" after escaping the SBI?

Considering my favorite fan theory for the future is that Madelyn Cline's Sarah and Rudy Pankow's JJ learn they're secret siblings, I know the crazy train isn't slowing down anytime soon. I took to Reddit to find the wildest Outer Bankshot takes and I was not disappointed. Keep reading to see if you agree with any!

JJ and Kiara Never Should Have Happened

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While JJ and Kiara is one of the most popular ships on the show, a lot of Outer Banks fans think the "no Pogue-on-Pogue macking" rule from the pilot should have stayed in effect. The individual romances between Kiara and JJ, John B., and Pope make the story really messy, and the fact the show writes Kiara to be with all three of them in the span of three years gives a lot of viewers the ick.

I'll be team #Jiara forever (and literally screamed when The Backseat Lovers' "Kilby Girl" started playing during the motorcycle ride in season 3), but I'll say it would incredibly compelling to see a friend group take care of each other as much as the Pogues do without ever crossing over into romantic territory. That's found family, after all!

Pope Should Have Ditched The Treasure Hunt

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One Reddit user is convinced that "Pope should’ve focused on his future in school instead of giving everything up to search for treasure." And TBH, I totally agree.

In season 1, Pope has a breakthrough about the hidden treasure in the middle of his scholarship interview. He ditches the scholarship committee to tell the rest of the Pogues, throwing away a crazy educational opportunity. Pope beats himself up for it, and his parents definitely aren't pleased, but at least it meant he got to stay in the show instead of leaving for college, which leads me to...

Outer Banks Should Have Started With The Pogues In Their 20s

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As one of the only people alive who loves the post-time jump One Tree Hill, I would have loved to see OBX start off with the characters in their 20s (although it looks like that's where Outer Banks season 4 will pick up!). This would eliminate SO MANY problems from the jump because the Pogues wouldn't have to worry about missing school, they'd be more self-sufficient, and instead of being the same old high school drama, it could have provided a commentary on figuring out life in your 20s the same way Friends did.

Rafe Shouldn't Have Any Kind Of Redemption Arc In Outer Banks Season 4

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Drew Starkey the man that you are. According to one Reddit user, "Rafe should not have a love interest or a redemption arc" like we see in season 3. We spent all of season 1 and season 2 establishing that Rafe (played by Drew) would do anything it took to get what he wanted (including one successful murder and two other attempts?!). He shows next to no remorse for his actions, and exploring his literal psychopathic tendencies would take the show to a whole new level.

Big John Should Never Have Returned

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John B.'s dad's disappearance is the catalyst for the Pogues' journey at the beginning of Outer Banks, and Big John's return means the story feels somewhat repetitive in the third season, and it undoes a lot of the growth we've seen from John B. Plus, Big John is just SO chaotic, selfish, and dramatic. If he had truly died in season 1, we could have seen John B. wrestle with that finality, and how to cope with loss in the face of finding the treasure and falling in love with Sarah.

And Finally, Outer Banks Should Have Ended After Season 1

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Outer Banks season 1 was exactly what we needed at the height of the pandemic. It was escapist — both in terms of the beach vacation vibes, but also because the '00s aesthetic took us right back to simpler times — and it had such a wonderfully resolved finale that some fans think nothing has matched it.

Do you agree with any of these Outer Banks opinions? I'm such a romance fan, I don't know what I'd do if the show didn't have JJ and Kiara get together! Check out all the best New TV Shows coming this year for more.

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50 Jaw-Dropping Celebrity Halloween Costumes From 2023

We love going all out with Group Halloween Costume Ideas,'90s Costumes, andEasy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes — and it turns out, we're not the only ones! Because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, a lot of our favorite celebs couldn't go the usual movie and TV show Halloween costume route this past weekend, which means their 'fits were more creative than ever. Here are the best celebrity Halloween costumes we saw!

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes From 2023

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We're starting our roundup off strong with a costume all movie lovers will appreciate: Matt Ziering and Brianne Howey as a bag of popcorn and Nicole Kidman from the AMC theaters intro! "We come to this place for magic..."

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Avan Jogia and Halsey make the perfect mermaid and pirate duo.

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Haley Lu Richardson had plenty of coquette detail as a magical alien? Nymph? We're obsessed.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly showed up to the party as Kill Bill's Gogo Yubari and Beatrix Kiddo, respectively.

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Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker from Boygenius referenced an iconic Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande shot.

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Finneas showed up to the party as a Blink-182 fan? A Blink-182 member? Honestly, the only thing more confusing is Justin Bieber's tourist costume, which featured literal flippers.

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Joey King and Steven Piet pulled out all the stops to dress up as the characters from Barton Fink.

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Christy Carlson Romano, who voiced Kim Possible, switched things up and went as Shego!

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Paris Hilton arrived in a blue flight attendant costume à la Britney Spears' "Toxic" music video, while Peter Dundas showed up as Lucifer and Evangelo Bousis wore some amazing makeup.

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The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' Josh Andrés Rivera and Rachel Zegler dressed as Fred and Daphne from Scooby Doo.

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Vanessa Hudgens and her fiancé Cole Tucker dressed up as Zorro and Elena Montero.

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Rachel Lindsay was cute and comfortable as Rihanna during her Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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This is one amazing family costume with Austin Butler as Andy Warhol, Kaia Gerber as Edie Sedgwick, Cindy Crawford as Sandy from Grease, Presley Gerber as Raoul Duke from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Rande Gerber as Danny from Grease.

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Meanwhile, Victoria Justice showed up to the party as Cher's "Turn Back Time," while some of her sister Madison appears to be dressed up as Ariana Grande's Dangerous Woman album cover.

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Chris Colfer showed up as the late Queen Elizabeth II with some inflatable corgis in tow.

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Chord Overstreet and Glen Powell arrived at the Casamigos party in true NASCAR style. Check out our F1 driver costume for a last-minute outfit idea!

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Scheana Shay and Brock Davies from Vanderpump Rules prove witches and vampires are still Halloween classics.

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Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee took inspiration from Edward Scissorhands for their Kim Boggs + Edward costumes!

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Mariah Carey is the *perfect* Jessica Rabbit!

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Rachel Zoe and Rodger Berman showed up as Lydia and Beetlejuice from Beetlejuice, while Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer Patricof also paid homage to Britney Spears (from "Toxic" and "...Baby One More Time," respectively). This is also our first Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reference of the night! (Don't worry, there will be more).

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Kerry Washington looked amazing as "Sha'Kerry" Richardson.

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Riverdale's Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Lili Reinhart dressed as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn from DC Comics.

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Renée Rapp and Lola Tung referenced an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture history by dressing up as Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" act.

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In true sibling fashion, Kourtney Kardashian dressed up as Kim...

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...before also dressing up as characters from Beetlejuice.

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Demi Lovato stunned as Snow White, complete with an apple handbag.

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Keke Palmer and Addy Hudson have my favorite celebrity Halloween costume from 2023 with their Life Size remake!

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Renee Rapp also brought the drama as Pamela Anderson.

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Kim Kardashian and North West dressed up as Cher and Dionne and their Clueless costumes were totally on point.

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Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams also brought a Taylor Swift reference to their Halloween costumes by dressing up as "seemingly ranch" and ketchup from the image that broke the internet.

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Megan Thee Stallion looked amazing as a flower from Alice in Wonderland. She needs to be in a reboot, like, yesterday.

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Looks like Kelsea Ballerini checked out our Barbie Halloween costumes ;)!

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Halle Bailey honored another musical icon: Janet Jackson.

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Adele slayed as Morticia Addams. I will never, ever get over her makeup.

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Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner paid homage to Pete Davidson and Timothée Chalamet's iconic SNL sketch.

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Kendall Jenner is almost unrecognizable as Marilyn Monroe!

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Paris Hilton did Halloween Round 2 as Katy Perry.

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MCU star Xochitl Gomez and some of the Dancing With The Stars cast had fun as the characters from Teletubbies.

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Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum killed it as Rosemary Woodhouse and her baby from Rosemary’s Baby.

Florence Pugh dressed up as Guy Fieri, like the icon she is.

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Considering this week was the 20th anniversary of Wicked, Shay Mitchell's costume is picture perfect!

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We need to watch Showgirls again after seeing Ariana Grande and Liz Gilles' amazing BFF costume.

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Heidi Klum (AKA the queen of Halloween) dressed as a peacock while Tom Kaulitz dressed up as the egg. Yes, we're serious.

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Sabrina Carpenter brought her classic femme look to a "vague ambiguous long haired princess."

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Ashley Tisdale and her family recreated the Curious George characters, and it's too cute!!

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Lauren Alaina and Cam Arnold dressed in the ultimate 2023 couple's costume: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Halloweentown stars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz (plus their dog!) had fun as The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, and Thing 2.

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard made us laugh out loud with their spot-on Albus and Remus Harry Potter costumes.

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Jack Black is honestly a spot-on Bob Ross!

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Becca Tilley looked *beautiful* as Glinda the Good Witch.

What's your favorite celebrity Halloween costume from 2023? Let us know in the comments!

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Mariska Hargitay’s Powerful “Me Too” Message Proves She’s Olivia Benson IRL

Mariska Hargitay is the woman of the hour anywhere she goes, with her iconic Law & Order: SVUrole as Olivia Benson under her belt for the last 25 years. The character is an absolute advocate to women — and assault victims of any gender — through her words, actions, and powerful convictions of each perpetrator on the show. She takes great care with her victims and pursues perpetrators with fervor, and slowly as you watch the show..the line blurs between Olivia and Mariska.

This isn't anything new — just recently Mariska literally stopped production on the show to help a child (who mistook her for an actual police officer) find her mom. It's just who Mariska is. She walks the walk and talks the talk — including during her speech at Variety's Power of Women's Power of Women event.

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As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

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Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

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Mariska Hargitay's Gets Emotional as She Thanks Her Support System and the Women Around Her

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!

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Here’s When You Can Watch “Emily in Paris” Season 4

After Emily in Paris season 3 dropped on Netflix in December of 2022, we were hoping to get the fourth installment of the hit show in 2023. But production halted when the WGA writers' strike, then the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike went to affect, and our beloved cast and crew campaigned for better wages and industry protection. But with the end of the writers' strike, and new SAG negotiations, Emily in Paris season 4 finally began production in February 2024 — and I can already tell you there's sure to be plenty of drama and French fashion this time around.

Not only will we see Emily in Paris (see what I did there?!) but she's also pulling an Audrey Hepburn and taking a little Roman Holiday. That's right — our favorite Parisians are heading to Italy! If that doesn't sound like a dreamy comfort show then I don't know what does. Here's everything we know about the upcoming season of your favorite TV brain candy!!

Is Emily in Paris season 4 coming soon?

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Via Variety, Emily in Paris season 4 began production in Paris the week of January 15! "Did someone say Saison Quatre?!" Lily Collins says in her Instagram post announcing production. "Finally reunited with my @emilyinparis fam back in Paris and it feels so good. Although, I may need to brush up on my selfie skills for Emily’s sake…"

Now the wait is over! According to the official announcementfor Emily in Paris, we know part one drops on Netflix August 15, followed by part 2 on September 12. I've been impatiently waiting for this considering we didn't know how filming would be impacted by things like the WGA writers strike!

Is Emily in Paris filmed in Paris?

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Yes, Emily in Paris is filmed on location in Paris! We got our first look at Emily in Paris season 4 when Lily Collins and Ashley Park were seen filming in the City of Love (via Daily Mail). The costumes for the series are still as bold and bright as ever, with Ashley's Mindy wearing cobalt and metallic boots, and Lily's Emily dressed head-to-toe in lemon yellow. I can't wait to see what these best friends get up to this season! Check out our Paris travel recommendations to live out your own Emily in Paris dreams ;).

On April 27, Lily Collins confirmed Emily in Paris season 4 had wrapped its France shoot and that the cast & crew have swapped the City of Love for the Eternal City! "When you’re the first ones on the dance floor at the Paris wrap party. Next stop: Rome!" she says on Instagram. Late spring is literally the perfect time to film in Italy and I just know this season is going to give me more wanderlust than ever before. I need gelato!

What's Emily In Paris season 4 about?

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Season 3 left us with a huge cliffhanger: Alfie breaks up with Emily, Camille learns she's pregnant with Gabriel's baby, Benoit's "Mon Soleil" has been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest, and Emily and Gabriel realize they've been in love with each other the whole time. Whew.

Emily in Paris season 4 will have a ton of cliffhangers to bring full circle, and a bunch of damage that all the characters need to heal. We know from the Netflix TUDUM fan event that we might also see Emily have to deal with an ultimatum head-on, as well as an unexpected twist. Plus, it looks like she's heading on a "Roman holiday," according to lead actress Lily Collins. We'll take any nod to an Audrey Hepburn movie, please and thank you!

Is Alfie coming back in season 4 of Emily in Paris?

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We don't have OFFICIAL word on whether Alfie (played by Lucien Laviscount) will return for Emily in Paris season 4, but we're hoping for his sake that he gets some closure. Lucien wants to come back as well! "[The dream is] to keep this gravy train going and just to kind of really live in this world a little bit longer," he says in an interview with Elle. " The writers on the show and the creators behind it and everyone that comes into contact with it is so amazing and fantastic. Their minds [have] way, way, way, way surpassed mine. So, yeah. I’ll let them do their thing.”

Who else is in the Emily in Paris season 4 cast?

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We can expect the rest of the cast — Lily Collins as Emily, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Ashley Park as Mindy, Camille Razat as Camille, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julian, and Bruno Gouery as Luc — to return.

Will there be a season 5 of Emily in Paris?

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It looks like Emily in Paris season 4 will not be the final season, according to creator Darren Star. “There’s a lot more story to tell here and we’re not wrapping things up anytime soon,” Star tells Elle. “And also hopefully season four isn’t the end either. I feel like we’re all creatively feeling like we’re in the middle of something not heading towards the end.”

Darren also told Deadline season 4 is "not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it’s a rich ensemble. There’s no end in sight until everybody feels like it’s time to end. And I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it and telling stories about these characters."

We'll take as many seasons of Emily in Paris as they'll give us!!

What has the cast said about Emily in Paris season 4?

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Lucas Bravo told People he's excited for a coming-of-age for Gabriel. "When you start a character, then there's a year where you experience the world and you mature, you become another person and you come back and it's exactly the day you left off," he says. "I'm happy that in season four I'll be able to bring more of what I became and what I've experienced in the past four years."

Even though Lily Collins is now an executive producer, she doesn't want to know TOO much about the future of the show. “Darren and I speak, on occasion, about where he’s thinking of going, but he also doesn’t wanna spoil too much for me because there is a fine line,” she tells Collider. “I don’t wanna know everything because I want to be led with the writing, but I am also curious because, as a producer wanting to celebrate the other characters, I’m very curious to see what their trajectories are."

What happened at the end of Emily in Paris season 3?

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To be fully prepared for Emily in Paris season 4, it's important to remember just what happened during season 3! The junior season was a bumpy ride for Emily, and it ends with the craziest finale yet. After Camille and Gabriel decide to get married, Camille stops the wedding, saying she knows Gabriel is in love with Emily instead of her. This declaration leads Alfie to break up with our leading lady because he refuses to be her second choice (and honestly, I respect it). That's not the only shocker because Camille also reveals that she's pregnant with Gabriel's child, which comes as a surprise to everyone. Meanwhile, Mindy learns Benoit has submitted a song (specifically "Mon Soleil") to the Eurovision Song Contest and Laurent has his heart set on opening a club in Paris.

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