Everyone loves Halloween,especially onThe View. Each year, the co-hosts of America’s number-one talk show wear some of the most creative costumes to celebrate the holiday. Whether they honor their favorite icons or unite with a common theme,the ladies ofThe Viewalways land on the best-dressed list for daytime television’s Halloween costumes.
Since 1997,The Viewhas been one of the longest-running daytime television programs on American television. With daily Hot Topics and pop culture and political interviews,The Viewis your daily dose of morning entertainment. With two dozen co-hosts over the course of 28 seasons,the ladies ofThe Viewhave made a major impact in the world of television.Originally created by legendary news reporterBarbara Walters, the current line-up of co-hosts includesWhoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Ana Navarro, Sunny Hostin, andAlyssa Farah Griffin.
10Whoopi Goldberg as Mother Goose
In 2017, the co-hosts ofThe Viewopened up the library to celebrate Halloween by paying homage to some of their favorite characters from an assortment of children’s books. From nursery rhymes to fairy tales, the co-hosts took on a variety of directions for “Once Upon A View.” The five co-hosts should be commended as they all packed in their commitment to the bit.
After a rhyming introduction to the day’s festivities, each co-host walked onto the set, though no one beatMeghan McCain, who came on horseback as Little Red Riding Hood.The ViewmoderatorWhoopi Goldbergmay not have had the most outlandish costume compared to the others, but her turn as Mother Goose was fabulous. Her costume was ripped straight from the infamous “The Real Mother Goose” illustration byBlanche Fisher Wright. Goldberg even brought out a baby in a bassinet!The Oscar winner played the role with ease.
9Barbara Walters as Katy Perry
WhenBarbara Waltersis on set for Halloween, expect her to have a blast. In 2013,The Viewco-hosts took on some of the biggest names in media at the time. Some were a bit tackier than others, but as usual, they all committed to the bit. BetweenWhoopi Goldbergtaking on the controversial Mandarin fromIron Man 3toJenny McCarthytaking onMiley Cyrus' tongue.
But leave it toThe View’s creator, Barbara Walters, to go further than she needed to. Walters portrayedKaty Perryfrom ther “Roar” music video.As the jungle queen, Walters sported grills.Yes, you read that right. Never in a million years would you expect the revered journalist to go that far, but she did!
8Meredith Vieira as Baby Jane
In the early days ofThe View, the show was rising to the top of the daytime charts. While they may not have had the budget or wherewithal to go huge in the costume department, what they did present was quite fun. In 1999, the co-hosts took on some of Hollywood’s most iconic figures and characters.Joy Behar took on Tippy HedrenfromThe Birds;Star Joneswas Cruella de Vil from101 Dalmatians,Lisa LingwasBruce Lee, andBarbara WaltersportrayedAudrey Hepburn.
But it wasThe Viewmoderator,Meredith Vieira, who had the boldest costume of the year. She took onBette Davisin her iconic role of Baby Jane. It was the makeup that nightmares are made of.Vieira, the often put-together host, let looseand had a blast in her costume.
7Elisabeth Hasselbeck as Marion Crane
In 2005,The Viewco-hosts went full horror for Halloween. As the token conservative on the panel,Elisabeth Hasselbeckhad often had the insult “psycho” hurled at her. Leave it to the formerSurvivorstar to take back the turn for her Halloween costume.
She portrayedJanet Leighas Marion Crane, shower and all, fromPsycho. With blood all over her body, Hasselbeck did the show in the full look!She was committed to playing the partas she was perched next toJoy Beharas Tiffany Valentine inBride of Chucky, Chucky doll and all.
6Joy Behar as Pinocchio
For the “Once Upon a View” Halloween special, each co-host had a reason behind their Halloween costume. When moderatorWhoopi Goldbergasked her why she chose Pinocchio,Joy Beharresponded simply with, “Don’t ask.” As one of the table’s biggestDonald Trumpbashers, the original co-host took on the character to remind viewers that, like Pinocchio, Trump is a known liar.
She ripped off her hat to reveal a Trump-inspired wig and, thanks to the magic of costumes, was able to allow her nose to grow because of Trump’s lies.Leave it to Joy Behar to turn her children’s character costume into a full-out political statement.
5Cohosts as The Wizard of Oz
Everyone loves a group costume. Whether you’re going out trick-or-treating or partying at a Halloween event, being a part of a group costume can be some of the most fun. Such was the case in 2004 when the co-hosts ofThe Viewtook their Halloween costumes to Oz.
As various characters fromThe Wizard of Oz, they followed the Yellow Brick Road for a day of Hot Topics and fun.Meredith Vieirawas the Wicked Witch of the West,Star Joneswas Glinda, the Good Witch of the North,Elisabeth Hasselbeckwas the House that Flew in, andJoy Behar, well, she took her own inspiration and was the Wicked Witch of the South.Their group costume was one of the best on daytime television.
4Sunny Hostin as Pennywise
If there is one thing to know aboutSunny Hostin, it is when it comes to Halloween, she is more than willing to go big. The theme of Halloween 2019 wasStephen King.Whoopi Goldbergportrayed Church fromPet Sematary,Abbi Huntsmanwas Carrie fromCarrie,Joy Behar,andMeghan McCainpaired up to dress as Grady twins fromThe Shinning, and then there was Sunny Hostin.
She went full face of makeup as Pennywise fromIt! It was easily one of the most haunting images. She resembled the character so much thatit took a couple of reminders that the infamous lawyer was tucked away underneath.
3Sherri Shepherd as Abraham Lincoln Penny
In 2008,The Viewco-hosts paid homage to the Presidents of the United States. It was a day filled with drag asBarbara WaltersasGeorge Washington,Elisabeth HasselbeckasRonald Reagan,Whoopi GoldbergasFranklin Delano Roosevelt,Joy BeharasTeddy Roosevelt, andSherri ShepherdasAbraham Lincoln.
Well, rather a penny. Shepherd was copper-faced with a giant Penny situated around her body. But that didn’t stop her from showcasing her legs in a copper skirt! Shepherd shined brightly in this wildly hilarious Halloween. A penny may be worth a cent, butSherri Shepherd looked like a million bucks.
2Sara Haines as Carl
In 2023,The Viewpaid homage to 100 Years of Walt Disney. With so many characters to celebrate the history of Disney, picking just the right one was nearly impossible. Luckily, the co-hosts made some exceptional tributes. Some of the Halloween costumes includedWhoopi Goldberg, who took on Tour Guide Barbie fromToy Story 2;Alyssa Farrah Griffin, who was Jasmine fromAladdin;Joy Behar, who portrayed Cruella Di Vil from101 Dalmatians; andAna Navarro, who started as Mirabel Madrigal fromEncantoand then transformed into Isabella Madrigal later.
But leave it toSara Hainesto portray one of the most beloved Pixar characters: Carl fromUp.She took the animated character and completely brought him to life. The prosthetics were exceptional. While she didn’t float away during the episode,she soared to new Halloween heights.
1Sunny Hostin as Neytiri
Since she became an official co-host onThe View,Sunny Hostinhas been the star of Halloween. Year after year, she delivered. Nothing might ever be able to beat her Disney 100 tribute as Neytiri fromAvatar.
The makeup job was brilliant. She looked like she could have walked straight off of the set of theJames Cameronseries.She truly was a walking work of art.Viewers were simply rendered speechless. We can’t wait to see what Sunny will do in 2024!
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