Paris Hilton's Beauty and the Beast Halloween Costume Controversy, Explained

Every Halloween, the internet finds something to fight about. This year, it found Paris Hilton.

What happened

On 26 October, Paris Hilton shared photos of her family's Halloween costumes, all themed around Beauty and the Beast.

• Paris went as Belle, in the famous yellow ballgown.

• Her husband, Carter Reum, was the Beast.

• Their two children were dressed as Lumière and Chip.

The caption: "My life is a fairytale, and the magic never ends."

Very Paris. Very on brand.

Why people got upset

Not everyone was charmed. Some commenters accused Paris of keeping the spotlight for herself, playing the princess while her kids were cast as a candlestick and a teacup.

There was even confusion over who was who. A creator named Ashley pointed out that some people were complaining the daughter had been made Mrs Potts, when she was actually dressed as Chip.

How Paris responded

Paris didn't ignore it. She replied directly, explaining that Beauty and the Beast is one of the family's favourite films, and that her daughter had chosen her own costume because Chip is her favourite character.

And honestly, that settled it for most people. Plenty of fans pointed out the obvious: if your husband is the Beast, you're Belle. That's just how the story works.

My take

This is the most 2026 controversy possible. A family dresses up from a Disney film, everyone looks happy, and strangers online decide there's a hidden power play in who got which costume.

Paris has spent two decades being judged for everything she does. Here, she did something completely normal and still got dragged. Her response was calm, short and clear. No essay, no notes app apology. Just: the kid picked her favourite character.

Sometimes a teacup is just a teacup.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Paris Hilton's Halloween costume in 2026?

She dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, with her husband Carter Reum as the Beast.

Why was Paris Hilton criticised?

Some people online accused her of taking the spotlight as the princess while her children were in supporting roles.

How did Paris Hilton respond?

She said Beauty and the Beast is a family favourite and that her daughter chose to be Chip because it is her favourite character.