Angelina Jolie [1] has had quite a few memorable roles over the years, which makes her one of the perfect female stars to draw inspiration for movie Halloween [2] costumes. From her '90s cyberpunk look in 1995's Hackers to her fashionable villain look in 2014's Maleficent, Jolie's onscreen personas are sure to appeal to a wide range of folks who are in search of a unique disguise. Keep reading to see a few of our favorites, and if you are in the mood for another star's look, check out our roundup of the best pop culture costumes for Halloween [3].
Maleficent From Maleficent
- What to wear: A black turtleneck with a cape and big collar. The horns might take some papier-maché, but they're necessary. Follow this makeup tutorial [4] to get that perfect icy look. to You'll also need a cool staff, of course.
- How to act: Mysterious and just a little evil. Whip out your red-lipsticked smile only to make a point.
Kate From Hackers
- What to wear: A quicksilver wetsuit top under a white and red leather jacket. Pair with '90s low-rise pants and platform sneakers. Top it off with a short black wig and silver eye shadow. Don't forget your '90s-appropriate laptop!
- How to act: Mysterious and scarily tech savvy.
Sway From Gone in Sixty Seconds
- What to wear: Get a blond wig and make loose dreadlocks using hair spray. Pair with leather pants, a black tank top, and a leather jacket with patches from car-related companies. Go for barefaced makeup.
- How to act: Sexy with just a hint of danger. Oh, and brush up on your car knowledge.
Evelyn Salt From Salt
- What to wear: A long black (or blond) wig with bangs. Pair with a simple black winter coat, black pants, and handcuffs hanging from one wrist. Make sure you cover yourself in a fine coating of gray dust.
- How to act: Like a badass spy.
Lisa From Girl, Interrupted
- What to wear: A blond wig with supershort bangs (the more crooked, the better), a yellow t-shirt, and bandages on your wrists. Don't forget your cigarettes.
- How to act: Like a charming sociopath.
Christine Collins From Changeling
- What to wear: A close-fitting '20s-style hat and a matching brown coat with fur trim. The red lipstick is a must.
- How to act: Like a skeptical mother who is slowly being driven insane by the LAPD.
Olympias From Alexander
- What to wear: A white sheet fashioned like a toga over one shoulder. Cut another sheet in half to form a shawl. Add a gold armband and cascading curls.
- How to act: Like a goddess.
Jane Smith From Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- What to wear: A long black dress with a dangerously high slit that shows off the small gun you have strapped to your thigh. Be sure to find a devilishly handsome date to play along!
- How to act: Pouty, badass, and really sexy.
Lara Croft From Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
- What to wear: A silver bodysuit with a black backpack, gun holster (which you can make out of black fabric), and high, lace-up black boots. Finish the look with a long brown braid.
- How to act: Like you're the star of your own video game.
Costume Ideas Inspired by Angelina Jolie
