Joe Burrow Channels Heath Ledger’s Joker for Halloween
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has spent much of this NFL season sidelined due to injury. With extra time on his hands, he crafted an impressive Halloween costume.
The Choice: The Joker
Burrow chose to dress as one of Batman’s most iconic foes, the Joker. This character is a popular choice at costume parties, Halloween events, and comic book conventions.
Popular Joker Versions
- The most common portrayal seen is Heath Ledger’s version from The Dark Knight.
- Less frequent choices include Joaquin Phoenix’s and Jack Nicholson’s Jokers.
- The Jared Leto Joker is rarely seen due to its poor reception.
- The Cesar Romero Joker is considered outdated, despite its classic status.
Burrow’s Joker Interpretation
Burrow replicated the Ledger-style Joker, which requires attention to detail given its popularity.
The makeup looks good, and he's got that wild, greasy-looking green hair down, too.
He avoided the cliché of smeared grease paint over a mustache, which can sometimes look unintentionally humorous.
Summary
Joe Burrow’s Joker costume reflects a solid and authentic attempt at one of the most recognized takes on the character.
Let's just all hope he didn't try to do the voice...
Author's note: Joe Burrow transformed his injury downtime into a creative moment, delivering a convincing Heath Ledger Joker look that stands out amid many imitations.