Janelle Mone Wins Halloween With Eerily Accurate E.T. Costume

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As a film enthusiast who has attended countless Halloween parties in Hollywood, I can confidently say that Janelle Monáe has truly outdone herself this year with her E.T. costume. Her commitment to detail and creativity is nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s clear that she pours her heart into every aspect of her Halloween celebrations.

As a movie enthusiast, I must say that Halloween in Tinseltown is nothing short of grandiose, with A-listers pouring their artistic flair and deep pockets into creating some of the most jaw-dropping costumes imaginable. This year, it appears that the title of “Halloween Champion” has already been claimed, and the coveted award undeniably goes to the multi-talented sensation, Janelle Monáe, for her astonishingly lifelike E.T. costume from Steven Spielberg’s timeless masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

As a dedicated Halloween enthusiast, Monáe has always been known for her fantastic Halloween costumes, but this year might outshine them all. Initially planning to dress as a beloved alien character in 2023, she decided against it due to the ongoing actors’ strike. SAG-AFTRA issued guidelines discouraging members from imitating film or television characters, so Monáe chose to support her fellow artists and alter her costume idea. With an additional year to prepare, it’s no surprise that her eventual portrayal of the famous E.T. has garnered nearly 100k likes on Instagram. Numerous photos show a domestic side of the sci-fi character, depicting E.T. having breakfast, getting dressed for the day (wearing both male and female attire as a nod to Monáe’s gender fluidity), and, of course, soaring through the night sky in a bicycle’s basket.

Janelle Monáe’s enthusiasm for Halloween is evident, as her costumes are usually the result of countless hours of crafting and strategic planning. For her E.T. costume, she collaborated with stylists and special effects artists, applying multiple layers of custom-made prosthetics to create the desired appearance. Shooting photos and videos for social media is another time-consuming task, and Monáe often uses method acting techniques to fully immerse herself in the character she’s portraying. However, all this effort is more than rewarding for Monáe. “Halloween brings me so much joy,” she shared. “It has always been special to me, from when I was a child. It sparks a broader discussion about how we can be advocates of happiness, imagination, and joy. I’m simply doing what I wish to see more of.

Bringing Halloween experiences and creative experiences is heart work, not hard work. I do this because my heart needs it.

Who’s Who for Halloween in Hollywood

For those not familiar, Monáe’s E.T. outfit might appear excessive, but the star has consistently delivered remarkable outfits to celebrate her preferred holiday. Past years have seen her miraculously morph into characters such as the bathrobe-wearing Grinch, the pocketwatch-carrying White Rabbit, and the decapitated bride Annie Bellum holding her head. More recently, Monáe has also expressed political sentiment through her costumes, embodying the fly from Mike Pence’s vice presidential debate in 2020 and wearing a pin supporting Kamala Harris this year.

Nevertheless, Monáe is not alone in going all out for Halloween. Many celebrities choose to embody frightening or seductive personas, but their inventiveness is undoubtedly worthy of praise. This year’s notable costumes include Paris Hilton’s convincing portrayal of Mia Wallace from Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”, Lizzo’s somewhat contentious photoshoot as a critic of weight-loss drugs, such as Ozempic, Megan Thee Stallion’s retro homage to the DC comic book character Starfire from the 1980s, and the transformations of horror filmmakers Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, and Bryan Fuller into Jimmy, Kit, and Dottie from the 1992 baseball comedy “A League of Their Own”.

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2024-10-31 23:35