As previously documented, some celebrities go the scandalous route when selecting a Halloween costumes.
But other stars avoid controversy and choose instead to be creative, funny and downright awe-inspiring. In other words: they rule at Halloween.
Scroll around below and you’ll instantly agree…
Rihanna
We’re not sure if Rihanna is Raphael, Donatello or Michelangelo. But we do know she makes one HAWT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
Ellen DeGeneres
No, these boobs are not real. But our enthusiasm over Ellen dressing up like Nicki Minaj certainly is! Well done!
Katy Perry
Katy Perry went out one year as a Cheeto. Why? Why the heck not?!? Everyone loves to eat Cheetos.
Taylor Swift
The costume is fine, but Swift truly gets points for her caption: “Cause, darling I’m a nightmare dressed like a PEGACORN. #HappyHalloween.”
Beyonce
Beyonce is not dressed up here merely as Janet Jackson. She is dressed as Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson!
North West
We would not have chosen a skunk outfit for our child. But you can’t argue that little Nori looks adorable here.
Justin Bieber
Yup, this really is a photo of Justin Bieber. He’s all dressed up as a Power Ranger.
Miley Cyrus
This is not your typical photo of Miley Cyrus with a pasty on her nipple. She’s actually recreating a look made famous by Lil Kim.
Dylan Sprouse
Points for originality! The young actor is all dressed up here as Japanese manga character Naruto.
Iggy Azalea
Would you ever guess one of these people were Iggy Azalea? She’s dressed as one of the White Chicks from the movie White Chicks.
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum is the celebrity best known for dressing in quite elaborate fashion. She’s decked out here like a butterfly.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is a close second to Klum. He goes ALL OUT every year along with his husband and sons.
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama
Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama are dressed here as Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, prompting us to wonder: where are the bongos????
Jennifer Lopez
It’s Jennifer Lopez as the Devil… and we know those people! It’s Demi again as Lucy and Iggy as a white chick.
Lea Michele
The wolf may still want to eat Michele’s version of Little Red Riding Hood, but in a very different way. (Sorry.)
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian shows enough skin every other day of the year. So she uses this Halloween costume as an opportunity to cover up for a change.
Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne
Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne went all video games on us here by going out as iconic characters Mario and Luigi.
Colton Haynes
You could stare at this version of Princess Fiona for weeks and never realize it was Colton Haynes.
Paris Hilton
Well played, Paris Hilton. The sex tape star made like Miley Cyrus one Halloween, foam finger and everything.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears as Snow White is decent. But her backup dancers as the Seven Dwarfs? EPIC!
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale would fit right in on The Walking Dead. She makes for one scary zombie!
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting are now divorced. But that doesn’t take away from their genius costumes here; they are dressed as Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez!
Joe Jonas
Show us your best Blue Steel, Joe Jonas! The singer makes like Derek Zoolander in this great costume.
Sarah Hyland
The sun will come out tomorrow for Sarah Hyland. She’s all dressed up here like Annie from the musical Annie.
Colton Haynes
Colton Haynes may have just won Halloween. The actor is dressed up here as Ursula from The Little Mermaid.