Though Klum sat in the makeup chair for nine hours to fulfill her reptilian fantasies, the highlight of her costume were the mechanical snakes on her head. “I love that all of the snakes move independently—they look so real,” Klum told Vogue. “I also have a custom split snake tongue that is just next level. I love a challenge, so I am always striving to outdo myself from the years before.” You can see the full effect of those moving snakes here.
What is Heidi Klum’s 2026 Halloween costume?
That remains to be seen, though she has given us a clue on her Instagram. The model posted an image of a stomach-turning display that had fans guessing in the comments as to what it could be. “Phobias,” said one top comment, while another person wrote, “Is it one of those ovarian cysts that grow teeth and hair?” Others suggested she’s going as an animal with its stomach exposed or a Clicker from The Last of Us. Others had less gruesome ideas, including: “coral reef,” “sushi,” and a mermaid or “something from the sea.”
We’ll have to wait to find out. “What’s my costume?” Klum teased in the caption. “One week to go…”
She’s had a few misses over the years, but you can’t accuse Klum of ever doing a last-minute Halloween costume. Like Heidi, if your idea of a costume is also more focused on a Halloween makeup look than the outfit itself, you may want to check out our guide to the best Halloween makeup ideas. Take a look at Heidi Klum’s past Halloween looks through the years for all the inspo you need. Below, 25 of her costumes that have stood the test of time.