Kelly Clarkson Transforms Into Madonna for Halloween
Kelly Clarkson went full pop royalty this Halloween, transforming into Madonna during the October 31 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The “Stronger” singer donned a silky red gown and curly blonde wig — a glamorous nod to Madonna’s Dick Tracy era — and performed a stunning cover of “Sooner or Later,” the Oscar-winning ballad from the 1990 film.
Clarkson described the episode as a “black and white film noir mystery” and delivered her “Kellyoke” segment surrounded by her band, all dressed in white dinner jackets to match the vintage theme. Her performance captured both the sultry charm and cinematic flair of Madonna’s original, proving once again why Kelly remains one of the most versatile voices in music.
Her Halloween History of Iconic Transformations
Of course, this isn’t Kelly’s first jaw-dropping Halloween moment. In 2024, she appeared on her show as Beetlejuice, completely unrecognizable in a black-and-white striped suit, green wig, and full prosthetic makeup. To open that episode, she performed Harry Belafonte’s “Banana Boat (Day-O)” — a cheeky tribute to one of the film’s most famous scenes.
That same year, she welcomed Reba McEntire, who joined in on the fun dressed as Catherine O’Hara’s character from the Beetlejuice dinner scene. The two stars bonded over their shared love of Halloween, with Clarkson joking, “I just love dressing up, especially looking hideous. It’s way more fun than trying to accomplish ‘hot.’”
A Spooky Tradition of Showstopping Costumes
Kelly Clarkson has made Halloween on her talk show a beloved tradition. Over the years, she’s transformed into everyone from Stevie Nicks and Marilyn Monroe to Bette Midler’s Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus.
With each spooky season, Clarkson proves that her creativity — much like her voice — knows no bounds. This year’s Madonna transformation might just be her most glamorous yet.