Celebrities' famous faces turned into Halloween spooky Jack O Lanterns for annual pumpkin display

Publish date: 2024-05-02

A host of stars from past and present have had their famous faces carved into festive Jack O Lanterns for an annual Halloween festival.

The Rise of the Jack O Lanterns display showcases more than 5,000 elaborately-carved pumpkins, which are available to view at sites in Los Angeles and New York. And while the designs vary from the wicked to the wonderful, it is the celebrity faces which prove the most popular year on year.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Kardashian clan feature heavily in this year’s celebration, with Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kylie, Kendall, matriarch Kris and even brother Rob receiving the festive treatment ahead of Halloween on Friday.

Star power: The faces of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian decorate the pumpkins at this year's Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns Star power: The faces of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian decorate the pumpkins at this year's Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns

Star power: The faces of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian decorate the pumpkins at this year's Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns

Old Hollywood: Movie legends such as Marilyn Monroe were also part of the celebrity mix Old Hollywood: Movie legends such as Marilyn Monroe were also part of the celebrity mix

Old Hollywood: Movie legends such as Marilyn Monroe were also part of the celebrity mix

Old Hollywood greats including Marilyn Monroe, Mickey Rooney and Shirley Temple also feature; as well as a number of musicians from Michael Jackson and Elvis to Shakira and Katy Perry.

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The festival also pays tribute to the stars who have passed away in the last year. 

Beloved comedian Robin Williams, who died in August of a suspected suicide, actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who died of a drug overdose in February, and comedienne Joan Rivers, who died just last month, are all immortalized in the display.

Famous face: Ms Kardashian's husband, Kanye West, is also rendered in a pumpkin carving Famous face: Ms Kardashian's husband, Kanye West, is also rendered in a pumpkin carving

Famous face: Ms Kardashian's husband, Kanye West, is also rendered in a pumpkin carving

All in the family: The Kardashians were very much in pumpkin vogue this year, with re-creations of matriarch Kris Jenner and other members of the clan All in the family: The Kardashians were very much in pumpkin vogue this year, with re-creations of matriarch Kris Jenner and other members of the clan

All in the family: The Kardashians were very much in pumpkin vogue this year, with re-creations of matriarch Kris Jenner and other members of the clan

Bright eyes: Kourtney Kardashian's winning smile was captured in her pumpkin portrait Bright eyes: Kourtney Kardashian's winning smile was captured in her pumpkin portrait

Bright eyes: Kourtney Kardashian's winning smile was captured in her pumpkin portrait

The origins of Jack o'Lantern carving as a practice are uncertain, but it's a widely held belief that the tradition started in Ireland during the 19th Century.

In an age populated by devout Christians, and when superstitions ran rampant, carved pumpkins were sometimes set on windowsills around All Saints' Day to ward off evil spirits.

Nowadays, pumpkin carving is a tradition firmly woven into the American culture of Halloween, with the average American's spending $66 per person one the occasion, according to the National Retail Federation.

Sister, sister: Khloe Kardashian's pretty pout and long locks were also re-created in her design Sister, sister: Khloe Kardashian's pretty pout and long locks were also re-created in her design

Sister, sister: Khloe Kardashian's pretty pout and long locks were also re-created in her design

Model behavior: Kendall Jenner has a fresh-faced glow in her pumpkin design Model behavior: Kendall Jenner has a fresh-faced glow in her pumpkin design

Model behavior: Kendall Jenner has a fresh-faced glow in her pumpkin design


Kid sister: The youngest family member, Kylie Jenner, gets a pretty portrait too 

Kid sister: The youngest family member, Kylie Jenner, gets a pretty portrait too 

Brotherly love: Rob Kardashian rounds out the siblings' portraits

Brotherly love: Rob Kardashian rounds out the famous siblings' portraits

Cream of the crop: Ellen DeGeneres's short hairstyle and friendly face were nicely rendered for the annual festival, which showcases more than 5,000 elaborately carved pumpkins at sites in Los Angeles and New York Cream of the crop: Ellen DeGeneres's short hairstyle and friendly face were nicely rendered for the annual festival, which showcases more than 5,000 elaborately carved pumpkins at sites in Los Angeles and New York

Cream of the crop: Ellen DeGeneres's short hairstyle and friendly face were nicely rendered for the annual festival, which showcases more than 5,000 elaborately carved pumpkins at sites in Los Angeles and New York

 

California love: Late rapper Tupac Shakur's signature bandana is included in his portrait California love: Late rapper Tupac Shakur's signature bandana is included in his portrait

California love: Late rapper Tupac Shakur's signature bandana is included in his portrait

Love me tender: Rock legend Elvis Presley's famous face is recognizable in pumpkin form Love me tender: Rock legend Elvis Presley's famous face is recognizable in pumpkin form

Love me tender: Rock legend Elvis Presley's famous face is recognizable in pumpkin form

Pumpkins don't lie: Shakira was also honored with a portrait at the festival, where fans flock to see the spooky creations of professional artists and sculptors Pumpkins don't lie: Shakira was also honored with a portrait at the festival, where fans flock to see the spooky creations of professional artists and sculptors

Pumpkins don't lie: Shakira was also honored with a portrait at the festival, where fans flock to see the spooky creations of professional artists and sculptors

 

TV icon: Bryan Cranston's Breaking Bad character, Walter White, was also featured on a pumpkin TV icon: Bryan Cranston's Breaking Bad character, Walter White, was also featured on a pumpkin

I'm the one who carves: Bryan Cranston's Breaking Bad character, Walter White, was also featured on a pumpkin 

Talk show legend: Oprah Winfrey's widely recognizable face can be seen on another gourd Talk show legend: Oprah Winfrey's widely recognizable face can be seen on another gourd

Talk show legend: Oprah Winfrey's widely recognizable face can be seen on another gourd

Funny face: Audrey Hepburn is one of the Hollywood greats to be included in the exhibit Funny face: Audrey Hepburn is one of the Hollywood greats to be included in the exhibit

Funny face: Audrey Hepburn is one of the Hollywood greats to be included in the exhibit

Critical mass: Celebrated film journalist Roger Ebert, who died in 2013, looks thoughtful in his picture

Critical mass: Celebrated film journalist Roger Ebert, who died in 2013, looks thoughtful in his picture

Curly top: Shirley Temple, who died in February, was remembered as a dimpled child star in her pumpkin Curly top: Shirley Temple, who died in February, was remembered as a dimpled child star in her pumpkin

Curly top: Shirley Temple, who died in February, was remembered as a dimpled child star in her pumpkin

Can we talk: Beloved comedienne Joan Rivers, who died just last month, received a pumpkin tribute Can we talk: Beloved comedienne Joan Rivers, who died just last month, received a pumpkin tribute

Can we talk: Beloved comedienne Joan Rivers, who died just last month, received a pumpkin tribute

Through a new lens: Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died in February, is remembered with a pumpkin portrait Through a new lens: Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died in February, is remembered with a pumpkin portrait

Through a new lens: Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died in February, is remembered with a pumpkin portrait

About face: Mickey Rooney's bright smile as a young actor is rendered in orange About face: Mickey Rooney's bright smile as a young actor is rendered in orange

About face: Mickey Rooney's bright smile as a young actor is rendered in orange 

Pumpkin haze: Music legend Jimi Hendrix's pumpkin hits the right notes Pumpkin haze: Music legend Jimi Hendrix's pumpkin hits the right notes

Pumpkin haze: Music legend Jimi Hendrix's pumpkin hits the right notes

Carve it: Michael Jackson's face appears brightly lit in his pumpkin design Carve it: Michael Jackson's face appears brightly lit in his pumpkin design

Carve it: Michael Jackson's face appears brightly lit in his pumpkin design

Waiting for tonight: Jennifer Lopez is re-created in a sultry Jack o'lantern portrait

Waiting for tonight: Jennifer Lopez is re-created in a sultry Jack o'lantern portrait

Carve it like Beckham: David Beckham's handsome looks are celebrated with a dapper pumpkin portrait Carve it like Beckham: David Beckham's handsome looks are celebrated with a dapper pumpkin portrait

Carve it like Beckham: David Beckham's handsome looks are celebrated with a dapper pumpkin portrait

Wide array: It wasn't just entertainment personalities included - South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela was also carved into a pumpkin Wide array: It wasn't just entertainment personalities included - South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela was also carved into a pumpkin

Wide array: It wasn't just entertainment personalities included - South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela was also carved into a pumpkin

It's all in the eyes: Big Bang Theory and Blossom star Mayim Bialik's glasses are perfectly reproduced

It's all in the eyes: Big Bang Theory and Blossom star Mayim Bialik's glasses are perfectly reproduced

ompanion piece: A portrait of Ms Bialik's Big Bang Theory co-star Jim Parsons accompanies hers ompanion piece: A portrait of Ms Bialik's Big Bang Theory co-star Jim Parsons accompanies hers

Companion piece: A portrait of Ms Bialik's Big Bang Theory co-star Jim Parsons accompanies hers 

Ball drop: Perennial New Year's Rockin' Eve host Dick Clark is included with a special prop

Ball drop: Perennial New Year's Rockin' Eve host Dick Clark, who died in 2012, is included with a special prop

 

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