After twenty-three editions, the craziest German model in New York still has the resources to surprise his guests. Unbeatable queen of Halloween since 2000, Heidi Klum presented herself this year in the role of “ET The Extraterrestrial”. At her side, her husband Tom Kaulitz was equally involved.
Questioned by journalists from the New York Times, Heidi Klum told the story behind her costume inspired by the creature from Steven Spielberg's film. Composed of an imposing plastic carcass, a light bulb at the tip of the finger and a motorized headdress (controlled remotely by the model's team to make the eyes and mouth move, both mobile), this costume once again proved its worth. plus her love for Halloween.
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With an outfit so difficult to put on and take off, Heidi Klum took precautions not to spoil the evening. Speaking to journalists, she declared without blushing that she had put on protection in case of an accident: “Maybe I won't need to use the diaper, but at least this way I don't have to think about it.”
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Why “ET The Extraterrestrial”?
Being one of her favorite films when she was a child, Heidi Klum had the idea of dressing up as ET after the previous edition, in October 2023 (she was disguised that year as a peacock). The model added: “They don't have genitals, I like the idea that we're all the same.” »
After submitting his idea to his teams, several viewings of the film were necessary to precisely study the body of this very special creature. Costume designer Mike Marino ensured that the robotic headdress (weighing over 2kg) fit securely on Heidi's shoulders. The latter laughingly declared to journalists present during the last fitting: “It’s very high-tech”.
