Janelle Monae Stuns in Uncanny E.T. Costume: Internet Celebrates Her as the “Undefeated Halloween Champ”

This Halloween, renowned American artist Janelle Monae embraced her creativity by dressing as the iconic character E.T. from the beloved 1982 film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, directed by Steven Spielberg.

On October 30, she shared her remarkable transformation through a captivating Instagram post, showcasing her elaborate costume. The accompanying caption read:

“You finally came home… Welcome back E.T…. Thank you Google Maps…. Starring yours truly as both E.T. & Janellllliott…”

Following the release of her photos, social media erupted with commentary as fans flocked to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to express their thoughts about Janelle’s costume. Many opted for humor, while others commended her for such an imaginative outfit. One user even dubbed her the “Undefeated Halloween champ.”

Netizens are praising the singer-songwriter for her Halloween costume (Image via Instagram /@whoisadiv)

Others on X contributed to the conversation, with some humorously questioning if that was really Janelle inside the costume. One user exclaimed:

“Janelle are you in there?” one X user said.

“Nah. Where’s the proof she’s actually in there?” , commented another.

“Bruh, hands down the best celebrity costume so far..” a different user added.

Some users expressed a desire to replicate her costume for Halloween, with one even highlighting that Janelle Monae reminded everyone that Halloween can be joyful. A netizen remarked:

“This is exactly the type of s**t I’d be doing on Halloween if I was rich,” another user commented.

“Lol unlimited budget I would do fun s**t like this haha,” added one more user.

“Finally! A female celebrity remembers that Halloween can be scary/fun!” another netizen pointed out.

Janelle Monae Explores her Unique Halloween Costume Choice for 2024

Janelle Monae (Image via Harry Durrant/Getty Images)

In her 2024 Halloween appearance, Janelle Monae showcased a hyper-realistic outfit depicting the beloved extraterrestrial E.T. from Spielberg’s film. She artfully recreated some of the film’s most memorable looks with a full-body representation of the character.

In a clever homage, Monae also portrayed Elliott, the movie’s main character, in a striking image that echoed the iconic flying bike scene. Following the viral success of her costume, she spoke to Vogue on October 30, revealing her reasons for selecting E.T. as her costume.

Monae shared her deep connection to the character, stating:

“E.T. has lurked in my mind since I was a baby. From Spielberg’s writing to the cinematography, the story of E.T. and Elliot has touched my heart deeply. This movie always leaves me in tears.”

“The bond Elliot and E.T. shared epitomized the best of humanity; pure love and solidarity. We need more of that. I’m always hoping for a world where we can make a difference in each other’s lives like they did.”

Furthermore, she reminisced about her fondness for Halloween:

“I vividly remember my family taking me trick-or-treating with my sister and cousins when I was young. We felt so excited choosing costumes from Party City or Spencer’s… Our parents encouraged our creativity and that sparked my love for becoming different characters.”

Additionally, she donned her E.T. costume for an upcoming Halloween episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show, set to air on October 31. A preview shared on social media features a fully transformed Janelle Monae welcoming host Jennifer Hudson.

In the clip, as Monae addressed Hudson by name, the host exclaimed:

“I never would’ve guessed I would’ve met E.T.”

To which Hudson excitedly informed the audience:

“E.T. knows my name. Welcome to the happy place! I’m not sure whether I should call you Janelle or E.T.,”to which Monae replied, “E.T. is Janelle Monáe.”

In recent Halloweens, Janelle has previously dazzled in costumes as a lifelike chameleon in 2023 and Diva Plavalaguna from The Fifth Element in 2022.

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