Singer and actor Janelle Monáe goes blue with her incredible Fifth Element Halloween costume that replicates the alien character Plavalaguna.
Grammy-nominated singer Janelle Monae wears elaborate Halloween costume of Diva Plavalaguna The fifth element, one of the most iconic characters from the cult classic. Released in 1997, The fifth element grossed over $260 million at the box office and received polarized reviews from critics for its campy tone and over-the-top style. Nevertheless, the film’s reputation has grown over time and it has a devoted following among sci-fi fans.
The fifth element follows Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) and he was created to team up with the titular fifth element, Leeloo (Milla Jovovich) to recover the four stones that represent the four other elements that can stop a great evil that threatens the Earth. Along the way, they meet Diva Plavalaguna, an alien opera singer with blue skin and a series of tentacles, who guards the stones. The character represents the unique feeling of The fifth elementas her singing performance is one of the film’s most memorable scenes.
In honor of the Halloween season, Janelle Monaec went to her Instagram to reveal her incredible The fifth element costume. The post features several photos of the actor dressed in her incredibly detailed costume of the iconic supporting character, Diva Plavalaguna, as she turns blue to mimic the otherworldly. Check out the photos above:
How the fifth element became a cult classic
The fifth element has remained in popularity over the years for its wacky sense of humor and campy delivery. Even The fifth element never got a sequel, it delivered enough new ideas and memorable moments to give it a recognizable place in pop culture in the 25 years since its release. Monáe’s attention to detail shows her deep appreciation for the film and its impact on the cultural zeitgeist.
Many feel that modern sci-fi has the problem of being overly serious or overly cynical, and it’s important to remember the sheer joy found in the genre’s imagination. The fifth element may be remembered as very campy, but it has a definite appreciation for its influences and the genre itself, giving it a sense of vibrancy that other sci-fi doesn’t have. Clearly so much time and thought has gone into Monáe’s costume, so it serves as a reminder that inspiration can come from anywhere, including The fifth element is still very much alive in the cultural memory.
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