# Charity Celebrity Costume Balls A-Listers Dress Up for AIDS By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-10-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-famous-dressing-up-in-customes-for-charity-celebrities-don-halloween-ge References: [evilbeetgossip.film](http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/2008/10/26/dress-up-for-charity/) & [caaf4kids.org](http://www.caaf4kids.org/) In honor of the 15th Annual ‘Dream Halloween’ benefit thrown by the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, a number of celebrities dressed up for Halloween a few days early. The famous faces included Jamie Lee Curtis, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jason Priestley, Angela Bassett, and Melina kanakaredes. The costumes the celebrities wore were not terribly complicated, and I think the best one of them all was Jamie Lee Curtis’ patriotic Uncle Sam ensemble. Furthermore, Jada Pinkett-Smith, whose [makeup was impeccable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-cosmetics), rocked a [red-and-blue Supergirl outfit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes), while Jason Priestley was decked out in a [Royal Canadian Mounted Police](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-national-institute-of-blind-people) getup. Melina Kanakaredes who starred for 5 seasons in the critically-acclaimed series ‘Providence’ was dressed as a very stylish witch in a black dress and hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Celebrity Charity Events:** Celebrities are using their influence to support charitable causes. - **Halloween Costume Trends:** Halloween costumes are becoming a form of self-expression and creativity for individuals. - **Makeup and Costume Artistry:** Makeup and costume artists are gaining recognition for their exceptional work in creating intricate and detailed outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can partner with celebrities to increase awareness and support for their causes. - **Halloween Retailers:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of Halloween by offering a wider range of creative and unique costumes. - **Beauty and Makeup Industry:** The beauty and makeup industry can target consumers who are interested in creating intricate makeup looks for Halloween and other events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Kpop Film Costume Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demon-hunters-costumes.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad.md) - [Cheesy Two-Person Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates.md) - [Halloween Countdown Doll Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-days-of-halloween-set.md)