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Heidi Klum Teases 'Ugly' Costume for 24th Halloween Bash

11/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Heidi Klum (the "Queen of Halloween") will unveil her costume at her 24th annual Halloween party in New York City on October 31, 2025.
She teased the look as "very ugly" and "scary," describing a transformation with green, scaly skin and sharp teeth.
Fans speculate she could dress as a creature from Gremlins or the Grinch.

History

Historical Context

The first official Halloween celebration in New York City took place in 1970, organized by the Parks Department and attracting over 1,000 participants. This marked a cultural shift as Halloween evolved from a children's holiday to a major public event, paralleling trends seen in cities like San Francisco, where Halloween celebrations grew significantly in the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting broader societal changes in festive engagement.

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Story summary

Heidi Klum (the "Queen of Halloween") will unveil her costume at her 24th annual Halloween party in New York City on October 31, 2025.
She teased the look as "very ugly" and "scary," describing a transformation with green, scaly skin and sharp teeth.
Fans speculate she could dress as a creature from Gremlins or the Grinch.

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