Heidi Klum’s Halloween Transformation: From Supermodel to Severed Hand

Heidi Klum stunned attendees at her 25th annual Halloween party in New York City with a striking new costume. On October 31, 2026, she appeared as a giant, gruesome severed hand. The transformation was so complete that only her eyes and mouth were visible, with fake blood dripping from her lips.

The detailed costume ended in a gory display of ligaments and tendons. It featured her left hand with long red nails, as well as her engagement and wedding rings. Assisting her at the event were people in blood-stained hazmat suits.

Heidi Klum explained her idea for the costume originated last year when she imagined how her body could fit inside a hand. Known for her grand Halloween appearances, Klum went viral in 2022 with her worm costume, arriving encased on a fishing line.

Over the years, Klum has showcased various elaborate costumes. She has dazzled as Medusa, a peacock, a tall Transformer, a werewolf from Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ a clone with lookalikes, and the multiarmed Hindu goddess Kali. A past event photo from 2025 at Hard Rock Hotel New York showed Klum in another creative outfit.

The creation of this year’s severed hand costume took substantial time. Klum detailed on her Instagram how the bloody prosthetics were applied, taking five to six hours for her to don the hand costume. She noted the costume’s weight made it challenging to carry.

While her husband, musician Tom Kaulitz, missed the event due to touring, Klum included a touching detail. Her costume displayed a tattoo of Tom’s name on her ring finger, with her palm lines and veins completing the look. “A little bit of Tom is with me,” she remarked, showcasing the connection even in her absence.