Each time Halloween rolls around, expect some partygoers to miss the appropriate-costume memo.
This year, Kim Kardashian is causing a stir on social media after appearing as Aaliyah in one of her many costumes paying homage to musical icons (she also dressed up as Cher and Madonna).
Nailed it or nah? #KimKardashian as #Aaliyah pic.twitter.com/eAaJY878xa
— Mz_Ramgeet (@Mz_Ramgeet) October 29, 2017
Aside from pointing out its cultural inappropriateness, some netizens say it's insensitive for the reality show star-entrepreneur to dress up as the young Aaliyah, who died in a tragic plane accident in 2001.
PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) compiled a list of celebrities and costumes that sparked an outcry whether for being racist, culturally insensitive, or generally offensive.
1. Hilary Duff and ex-boyfriend Jason Walsh.
The Younger star and her then-boyfriend came out dressed as a pilgrim and a Native American in 2016, sending collective sighs of disgust across the Internet.
Hillary Duff & her bf dressed as a sexy pilgrim & native American for Halloween... *collective sigh* https://t.co/quzIz0SGas pic.twitter.com/QjCxzjzNmK
— Underpaid Intern™ (@n_m_king) October 30, 2016
I am SO sorry to people I offended with my costume.It was not properly thought through and I am truly, from the bottom of my ??sorry.
— Hilary Duff (@HilaryDuff) October 30, 2016
Chris Brown and his posse dressed up as the Taliban for Halloween. His publicist is a funny guy, no doubt. pic.twitter.com/FnYDx1o4
— Josh Withers (@JoshuaWithers) November 2, 2012
*facepalm* Julianne Hough in blackface for her OITNB Halloween costume http://t.co/5slT2Mq6Rv pic.twitter.com/PdcckIRfGq
— jeremy cabo ???? (@jeremycabo) October 26, 2013
I am a huge fan of the show Orange is the New black, actress Uzo Aduba, and the character she has created. (cont) http://t.co/z5guo2Ogfi
— Julianne Hough (@juliannehough) October 26, 2013
.@funcostumes Anne Frank? You have got to be joking, right?
— Far Right Watch (@Far_Right_Watch) October 15, 2017
How in the world is this 'fun' ??? pic.twitter.com/CsWr7DV1wr
A costume company released a Kim Kardashian 'Getting Robbed' outfit for Halloween. This is so disgusting. How could anyone do this? pic.twitter.com/oKyPQhezBP
— nancy (@MamaHanes) October 10, 2016