Julia Fox says she was trying to pay proper homage to Jacqueline Kennedy.
The Uncut Gems star attended Julio Torres’ “The Cursed Amulet” Halloween party on Oct. 30 dressed as the former first lady on the day her husband President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963—complete with bloodstained clothing.
And while she was immediately met with backlash, with many calling out the recreated look for being insensitive, Julia stood her ground and explained why it was meant to honor the icon.
“I’m dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit,” Julia explained in an Oct. 31 Instagram post alongside photos of her look. “Not as a costume, but as a statement. When her husband was assassinated, she refused to change out of her bloodstained clothes, saying, ‘I want them to see what they’ve done.’”
Indeed, the 35-year-old—who shares son Valentino, 4, with ex Peter Artemiev—called the move by the first lady “one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history.”
“Beauty and horror,” Julia continued. “Poise and devastation. Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery.”
The model considered Jackie’s decision to remain in her clothes following the assassination a “performance, protest and mourning all at once.”
“A woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality,” Julia surmised. “It’s about trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance. Long live Jackie O.”
Despite Julia’s intentions, Jack Schlossberg—the grandson of JFK and Jackie O.—called her out in his own post.
“Julia Fox glorifying political violence is disgusting, desperate and dangerous,” Jack wrote in an Oct. 31 post on X. “I’m sure her late grandmother would agree.”
But while stars like Julia attempted to make a statement, other celebrities like Demi Lovato used the holiday to indulge in nostalgia. After all, the “Heart Attack” singer dressed as the 2015 “Poot Lovato” internet meme—an edited photo of her that circulated the internet at the time, with fans theorizing it was her long lost sister.
“Been so locked in this era,” Demi wrote on Instagram Oct. 30 alongside several photos of her as Poot, “thought i’d let pootvato out.”
To see how every star is celebrating Halloween, keep reading…
Paris Hilton
As Tinker Bell, the "Stars Are Blind" singer brought some magic to Vas Morgan, Michael Braun and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves' Halloween bash.
Mindy Kaling
The TV star did her best impression of Timothée Chalamet cheering on the New York Knicks.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker
The Poosh founder and Blink-182 drummer wanted to live like Jack and Sally.
Kris Jenner
The Kardashians star donned a sexy ringmaster look for the big day.
Justin Trudeau & Hadrien Trudeau
The former Canadian Prime Minister and his son had a fintastic partner costume.
Sherri Shepherd
The Sherri host channeled her inner Morticia Addams in this Wednesday-inspired look.
Sheinelle Jones
It's been umpteen Halloweens on The Today Show and Sheinelle has done it again in a Beyoncé-inspired look.
Craig Melvin
Nothing compared 2 the Today co-anchor's homage to Prince.
Lindsay Lohan, Bader Shammas, Luai
The Mean Girls star and her family are ready to save Gotham City with the trio dressing up as Batman.
Gigi Hadid
The model and her daughter Khai—who she shares with ex Zayn Malik—were a monster-fighting duo dressed as characters from Disney's Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires.
Mariah Carey, Morocco & Monroe
The family celebrated Halloween in Japan.
Kelly Clarkson
The Kelly Clarkson Show host underwent a film-noir makeover.
Today Show
The entire Today crew embraced the spooky spirit.
Savannah Guthrie & Jenna Bush Hager
Being Miranda Priestly and her real-life counterpart Anna Wintour at the same time? Groundbreaking.
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos
The Live hosts kicked off their Halloween episode with Hamilton-inspired looks.
Al Roker & Carson Daly
The Today Show hosts costumes Rocky III costumes were a total knockout.
Demi Lovato
She's been freed. The "Heart Attack" singer paid homage to her internet meme alter ego, Poot Lovato, for her Halloween costume. As she wrote on Instagram, "been so locked in this era thought i’d let pootvato out."
Leah Kateb
Bow down to the Love Island USA season six finalist's ravishing red ensemble inspired by Princess Jasmine in Aladdin.
Trisha Paytas
Refreshing! The podcaster joined husband Moses Hacmon and influencer Oscar Gracey for a group costume as the Saja Boys from KPop Demon Hunters.
Kourtney Kardashian
The Kardashians star let fans in on her Bride of Frankenstein look.
Tana Mongeau
The LA-based influencer swapped coasts for the night, curling her blonde locks to channel Sex and the City icon Carrie Bradshaw.
James Charles
Complete with smudged red lipstick and costume jewelry, the YouTuber looked terrifying as Gladys from the recent horror hit Weapons.
Andy Cohen & Bette Midler
Iconic as ever, Bette recreated her self-titled 1973 album cover while on the red carpet for her New York Restoration Project Annual Hulaween fundraiser. Andy was also in attendance, donning Andy Warhol's signature black turtleneck and silver locks.
Val Chmerkovskiy & Jenna Johnson
The Dancing With the Stars pros brought their son Rome to trick or treat at the Disney+ Halloween Fest, hosted at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.
Sophia Umansky and Alexia Umansky
RHOBH star Kyle Richards' daughters enjoy Tequila Don Julio signature cocktails at their private Halloween party in Los Angeles.
Ben Platt & Noah Galvin
The couple went all out for Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project Annual Hulaween fundraiser. Ben dressed as Hugh Hefner while Noah transformed himself into a stunning Playboy Bunny.
Chloe Bailey
“IMA WHOLE LOTTA WOMAN,” the singer-songwriter captioned her all-gold ensemble, emulating Foxy Cleopatra from Austin Powers.
Paris Hilton
Paris paid tribute to a fellow 2000s icon, recreating Britney Spears' latex red body suit from the "Oops!... I Did It Again" music video.
Natalia Bryant
The model flashes a big smile at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights on Oct. 25.
Kim Kardashian, North West & Kris Jenner
The trio proved their internet knowledge, with Kim dressing up as TikTok star Jay Guapo and North dressing as Jay's younger brother, known as Pink Cardigan. Kris also joined in on the fun, dressing as Jay's mom, Chrissy G.