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Ben Cousins channels Heath Ledger's iconic Joker character as he dons the costume for a family Halloween READ MORE: AFL legend Ben Cousins reveals his ripped abs and famous stomach tattoo during shock act at Perth Telethon By Stephen Bisset For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:01 EDT, 31 October 2024 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 31 October 2024 e-mail View comments AFL legend Ben Cousins stepped out for some family Halloween fun on Thursday. The Brownlow medalist, 46, donned the iconic face paint of the Joker, made famous by Heath Ledger's portrayal of the iconic villain in the 2008 film The Dark Knight. He also wore a purple coat over a light blue vest and orange shirt, matching his colourful Joker ensemble with a pair of tartan pants.
Ben stepped out with children Angelique, 10, and Bobby, 12, and all three came dressed to impress. Angelique went as Beetlejuice in the trademark black and white striped suit, while Bobby appeared in one photo with some gruesome zombie-like wound make-up on his face. Ben's house also looked the part in one photo showing the footy legend standing proudly with his daughter nest to a front stair railing.
The railing was adorned with a spooky witch to shock would-be trick or treaters. 'Trick or treat,' Ben captioned a series of spooky snaps on Instagram, adding ghost and jack-o-lantern emojis. AFL legend Ben Cousins was in a not so serious mood on Thursday when he stepped out for some family Halloween fun Ben's fans were quick to comment on the post, with many praising the trio's amount of effort.
'Great job on the joker Ben you all look amazing,' one wrote, while a second offered a similar: ' That is so bloody awesome Cuz!' 'Great costumes!! And your making great memories with ya kiddo’s!! How life is meant to be.' Others gushed over seeing Ben in doting dad mode with the likes of: 'Just love seeing you spending times with your kids.' Ben stepped out with children Angelique, 10, and Bobby, 12, and all three came dressed to impress Ben donned the iconic Joker costume, while Angelique was dressed as Beetlejuice in the trademark black and white striped suit, while Bobby appeared in one photo with some gruesome zombie-like wound make-up on his face Read More Ben Cousins 'devastated' he didn't get to meet Katy Perry at the AFL Grand Final The retired footballer shares the two children with his former partner, Maylea Tinecheff.
Ben, who has been rebuilding his life in recent years after a public fall from grace , recently revealed that appearing on the 2024 series of Dancing With The Stars reignited his passion for sport. The 45-year-old AFL legend told the Herald Sun in June that he missed the rush of competition and couldn't get enough. 'I love the lifestyle of a professional athlete and I missed it,' he said.
Ben's costume is based on Heath Ledger's iconic take eon the legendary DC comics character, made famous in the 2008 film The Dark Knight. I really thought that I was going to get six to eight, or 10 weeks through the experience and I'd just be hanging on for dear life waiting for the days to finish. But it was the complete opposite.
' Ben went on to say that he did not want the experience to end. 'I remember being one week before the show wrapping up and I was starting to get sad, I didn't want to go home' he said. 'For me to think back to that it still shocks me that that could have been the case.
I fell in love with it, it was incredible'. Instagram AFL Beetlejuice Share or comment on this article: Ben Cousins channels Heath Ledger's iconic Joker character as he dons the costume for a family Halloween e-mail Add comment.
