Janet Jackson Reacts to Keke Palmer’s Halloween Tribute Featuring Her Son Dressed as Michael Jackson

Keke Palmer debuted her 2026 Halloween costume by pairing with three-year-old son Leo for a Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson tribute that received approval from Janet herself.

The Nope actress shared videos on Thursday (Oct. 29) of herself and Leo dressed as the Jackson siblings from their black-and-white “Scream” music video. The clips feature Palmer executing Michael and Janet’s choreography, while Leo wears a textured black shirt, leathery pants, and the King of Pop’s long curls, mimicking the scream scenes in between playing on his iPad.

“Happy Halloween from me && my mini me!!” Palmer wrote on Instagram. “That iPad is a life saver omg. I haven’t stopped laughing.”

Janet Jackson responded shortly after by sharing several posts from the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer host on Stories and writing, “I LOVE THIS !!! HOW CUTE !”

Other celebrities have also revealed 2026 Halloween outfits, including Umi, who dressed in jeans to recreate Janet’s 1993 Rolling Stone cover.

Janet received additional praise earlier in October when Britney Spears honored her on Instagram. “The feeling she gives with her voice when she sings is so pure and genuine,” the Princess of Pop wrote. “She’s not trying to be sexy … She just is … She can’t help it … She has always been god to me.”

Released in 1995, “Scream” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

View Palmer and her son dressed as Janet and Michael Jackson below.