Leni Klum: No One Can Top Mom Heidi’s Legendary Halloween Costumes

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    <time itemprop="datePublished" content="2026-11-01" datetime="1793571311" pubdate="">1 November 2026</time>
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<h2>Leni Klum Reflects on Halloween Traditions</h2>

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<p class="image-caption landscape">Leni Klum comments on her mother's Halloween legacy</p>

<p>This past Saturday night, Leni Klum attended the annual Halloween celebration hosted by her mother, Heidi Klum, in New York City. At 22 years old, Leni embraced the festive spirit, dressing as Miss Piggy for the occasion. Despite her enthusiasm, she made it clear that she feels unable to take over her mother's renowned Halloween hosting duties.</p>

<h2>No One Can Fill Heidi's Shoes</h2>

<p>During her appearance on the red carpet, Leni expressed admiration for her mother's Halloween creativity. "I don't think anyone can fill her shoes at all when it comes to Halloween," she stated in an interview with E! News. Leni enjoys participating and looks forward to witnessing her mother's increasingly elaborate costumes each year.</p>

<p>Leni added, “I just love coming and I love dressing up. It’s the one time of year where you can really step out of your comfort zone and be as crazy as you want." She praised Heidi's Halloween transformations, recalling last year's unforgettable costume. "After I saw the worm, I was like, 'How are you going to top this?' And she keeps surprising us."</p>

<h2>Heidi Klum's Unique Costume</h2>

<p>This year's show-stopping costume featured Heidi dressed as a severed hand, leaving Leni "speechless." "I saw it online first because I came a little late and just kept rewatching the video,” Leni recounted. "In person, it’s so much crazier than just seeing a photo.” She acknowledged the blend of realism and eerie detail in her mother’s costume, which drew rave reviews.</p>

<p>Heidi shared that her costume drew inspiration directly from her own hand, enhanced with intricate details facilitated by 3D printing technology. "My inspiration was my hand,” she explained during an interview with *Good Morning America*. The costume, created in collaboration with longtime associate Mike Marino, features precise replicas of her engagement ring, wedding band, and even a tattoo.</p>

<h2>Creating a Memorable Experience</h2>

<p>Focused on delivering a unique experience, Heidi aims for her costumes to evoke humor and surprise. “Every year, I want to surprise people and do something they haven’t seen before," she remarked. “I love the idea of taking something ordinary and transforming it into something extraordinary." This approach to Halloween allows her to explore creativity in ways that resonate with both her family and her fans.</p>

<p>As Halloween continues to be a cherished tradition for the Klum family, Leni affirmed her dedication to dressing up and celebrating the festive season each year. “I’ll definitely carry on partying and dressing up every year. It’s just so much fun,” she concluded.</p>