Julia Fox sparked backlash after debuting her 2025 Halloween costume on a NYC red carpet: a pink suit, pillbox hat, gloves, and dark wig echoing Jackie Kennedy’s outfit from the day of JFK’s 1963 assassination—complete with faux blood. Though Fox has previously won praise for bold looks (Jack Skellington in 2023; Where the Wild Things Are with her son the next year), many called this choice “disrespectful” and “tasteless.”
Critics argued the blood-stained homage trivialized a national tragedy; commenters told outlets it forced the Kennedy/Onassis families to “relive” trauma and branded the look “wildly inappropriate.” Supporters were scarce compared to the volume of condemnation, with the costume framed less as spooky and more as exploitative.
Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian’s daughter North West, 12, ignited a different debate by dressing as streamer Kai Cenat on TikTok—complete with blazer, tie, wig, and faux beard—while friends portrayed his collaborators. North, known for past spot-on costumes (Dionne from Clueless, Princess Tiana, H.E.R., Tyler, the Creator), opted for internet culture over classic Halloween characters.
Reactions split: some lamented kids modeling themselves on streamers instead of “traditional” heroes and worried about lost childhood innocence; others praised the accuracy and said the choice reflects 2025’s cultural reality—where top Twitch creators rival pop stars. Both moments show how Halloween costumes can double as flashpoints for taste, memory, and what counts as modern icons.
