Joe Burrow Channels Heath Ledger’s Joker in Halloween Costume During Injury Hiatus
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow hasn't played much this NFL season while recovering from injury. With extra time on his hands, he put together an impressive Halloween costume.
The Joker Costume Choice
He chose to dress as Batman's iconic clown-themed villain, the Joker. At most Halloween parties or comic conventions, you’ll see many Jokers, often inspired by Heath Ledger's portrayal in The Dark Knight.
- Most people imitate Ledger's version of the Joker.
- Some opt for Joaquin Phoenix's or Jack Nicholson's renditions.
- The Jared Leto version is rarely seen due to poor reception.
- Cesar Romero’s classic Joker is considered outdated.
Burrow’s Joker Look
Burrow went with the Ledger-style Joker, a popular but challenging choice to recreate well. His makeup appeared solid, capturing the smeared face paint and wild, greasy green hair signature of that version.
"The makeup looks good, and he's got that wild, greasy-looking green hair down, too."
While some may joke about grease paint over a mustache, Burrow’s effort was notably strong among many similar costumes.
Author's Summary
Joe Burrow used his injury downtime to craft a striking Heath Ledger Joker costume, demonstrating good style despite the popular and challenging choice.