Heidi Klum Teases 2026 Halloween Costume, Reinforces ‘Queen of Halloween’ Reputation

The model and TV host drops another hint as media revisit her past Halloween transformations.

Heidi Klum, often described as the “Queen of Halloween”, has begun teasing her 2026 costume, with a series of hints released over the past few days, according to Yahoo. The latest tease, called grotesque by BuzzFeed, continues a tradition of elaborate costumes that have become a hallmark of her October appearances. Media outlets including People and Forbes have compiled retrospectives of her past Halloween looks as the anticipation builds.

Who is Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is a German‑American model, television personality, actress, producer and businesswoman. She was born on 1 June 1973 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. She appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and was the first German model to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Lesser‑known facts

Heidi Klum shares her 1 June birthday with Marilyn Monroe and Morgan Freeman.

She is one of eight people in the Index born in Bergisch Gladbach, the best known of the others being footballer Mats Hummels.

Her awards include the Great Immigrants Award in 2009, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality‑Competition Program in 2013, a Bavarian TV Award in 2024 and a Bambi Award in 2025.

She speaks German and English, uses her voice as an instrument, stands 177 cm tall and is married to Tom Kaulitz.

Her Wikipedia article is available in 80 languages and she ranks 768 in the People and Position Index.