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'She outdid Heidi Klum': Internet awed as Janelle Monae dresses up as chameleon for Halloween

Monae's dedication to creating memorable and visually stunning looks cements her status as a Halloween enthusiast and style icon

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS: Janelle Monae continues to captivate with her Halloween costumes, and this year's chameleon transformation may be her most impressive yet.

The Antebellum star showcased her commitment to the holiday by becoming a chameleon, sporting a photorealistic version of the color-changing reptile.

Monae shared her Halloween look on Instagram, accompanied by a caption that said, "one in a chameleon 💚🦎🌴🍀🌱:-)"

Who were Janelle Monae's make-up artists? 

Janelle Monae's stunning chameleon transformation for Halloween was a collaborative effort, and she made sure to thank the talented team who brought the costume to life.

The makeup artists and costume designers credited for their contributions include Cat Paschen of SYFY's Face Off, Niko Gonzalez, Miranda Jory, Meg Wilbur, Lisette Santana (known for her work on 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Mandalorian'), and Alexandra Mandelkorn (costume designer for Janelle Monae's 'Dirty Computer').

Monae also acknowledged the custom prosthetics created by DYAD Make-up & FX Studio, along with additional prosthetics by RBFX Studio and Patrick Magee.

The behind-the-scenes glimpse of the transformation emphasizes the collaborative and intricate process behind creating these elaborate Halloween transformations.

Janelle Monae: 'The Queen uh Halloween!!'  

Janelle Monae has solidified her status as a Halloween icon, and fans eagerly await her creative and elaborate costumes each year, much like the anticipation surrounding Heidi Klum's transformations.

However, this time, fans are proclaiming Monae as the "Queen uh Halloween," and suggesting that "She might of outdone Heidi Klum i fear.".

Other comments included, "Honestly you own this Halloween game! 🔥always the one never the two," and "How do you outdo yourself every year!!! 🔥🔥🔥."

Some even took to Twitter, saying, "Heidi Klum finally got some competition.". 

One comment suggested, "she can be invited to Heidi Klum’s halloween party", while another remarked, "This the creativity we all want to see."

Halloween costumes are more than just a passion projec for Monae—they become an opportunity to showcase creativity and go all out with the resources at their disposal.

In 2021, she celebrated Halloween and Christmas simultaneously with a Grinch costume, showcasing her playful and festive spirit during the holiday season.

Janelle Monae continued her tradition of creative Halloween costumes in 2020 by dressing up as a human fly.

The costume was inspired by the memorable moment during a Vice Presidential debate when a fly landed on then-Vice President Mike Pence's head.