Who is Vas J. Morgan? The Only Way is Essex star, fashionista and philanthropist just threw a star-studded Halloween bash for friends like Anna Kendrick, Hailey Bieber, Robert Pattinson and Paris Hilton

If supermodel Heidi Klum is the “Queen of Halloween”, then English TV personality Vas J. Morgan might just be the prince. For three years in a row, the spooky bashes Morgan throws with Michael Braun have made Vogue’s list of the Very Best Halloween Parties, with this year’s event no exception.

The Western-themed celebration in West Hollywood was attended by A-listers including Anna Kendrick, Hailey Bieber, Robert Pattinson, Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, Lewis Capaldi, Cara Delevingne, Rita Ora, Tiffany Haddish, Diplo, Matt Smith, Kaia Gerber and Taika Waititi. The hosts kept it casual with their high-fashion cowboy-inspired ’fits while their guests showed up in an array of costumes that were variations on the theme.

Morgan is often spotted at high-profile events like the recent 2024 Lacma Art + Film Gala, where he was photographed with stars like Charli XCX and Stella Maxwell. He is also known for his famous friendships, like those with his The Only Way is Essex (Towie) co-star Chloe Sims, Rita Ora and her sister Elena, and even Taylor Swift. His 35th birthday party last year was attended by big names like Joey King, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes and Logan Lerman.

Morgan also appears to have been close with the late Liam Payne and commented on his death in a Facebook post that read, in part: “The recent passing of Liam Payne has brought back so much pain from the deaths of other close friends of mine over the years.” He went on to mention SBTV founder Jamal Edwards, who died at the same age as Payne – just 31 – in February 2022.

Vas J. Morgan was born and raised in Essex, in the East of England. He started his career as a blogger with the aim of becoming the “British Perez Hilton”. He rose to prominence when he appeared on The Only Way is Essex in 2014 – at a time when, according to an interview Morgan gave to Not for the Radio, he was the only Black person on reality TV in Britain.