See pics of Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X and more celebs as they hit the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards!
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2021 MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals: Photos
Jeremy Smith/imageSPACE/Shutters The MTV Video Music Awards are always jam-packed with performances, and that was no different at the 2021 show on September 12. However, our favorite A-listers also turned heads on the red carpet. Stars like Lil Nas X, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, and PLENTY more all stepped out in incredible outfits, which will likely become fan favorites for years to come.
2021 host Doja Cat turned heads when she hit the red carpet at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn wearing a strapless, black corset with a dark purple wrap draped around her body. She paired the ‘fit with towering red pumps and matching thigh-high, red latex socks. The “Say So” hitmaker also accessorized with a stone necklace and several silver rings, as she pulled her curly tresses back into a half up/half down style.
Meanwhile, Camila Cabello allowed herself to drink in the moment as she made her way down the red carpet, deciding to go solo, with her BF Shawn Mendes walking ahead of her, instead of at her side.
Scroll through the gallery for more snaps from the glamorous evening!
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Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutte Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center. The PDA-happy couple looked super loved up as they held hands on the red carpet.
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Megan Fox
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutte Megan Fox arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in a Mugler Spring 2021 sheer dress. The glittering gown left little to the imagination, as she paired the ‘fit with towering, gold pumps.
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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards. The reality star donned a black leather dress while her beau opted for a black suit jacket and studded pants.
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Lil Nas X
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Here, Lil Nas X arrives on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. He stunned in a sparkly purple pantsuit which featured an asymmetrical top, a cape, and matching purple boots.
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Olivia Rodrigo
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Olivia Rodrigo has stunned in a strapless Atelier Versace Spring 2001 Couture gown on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. The ‘Driver’s License’ singer paired her pink and orange gown with pink drop earrings.
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Camila Cabello
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Camila Cabello rocks a pink and red Alexis Mabille Fall 2021 Couture gown on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She paired her strapless gown, which featured a large bow, with pink eyeshadow.
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Doja Cat
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Doja Cat rocks a black corset and towering red pumps on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She also accessorized with a stone necklace and silver rings.
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Kacey Musgraves
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Kacey Musgraves arrives on the MTV Video Music Awards. She rocked a purple Valentino Fall 2021 Haute Couture look with red leather gloves.
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Ciara
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Ciara stuns in a sheer, black lace gown at the MTV Video Music Awards. The long-sleeved dress featured a cut out at the front, along with a black bow.
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Billie Eilish
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Billie Eilish cut a chic figure on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She donned an oversized black sweater dress and black boots.
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Paris Hilton
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Paris Hilton glittered in a silver dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her gown featured long sleeves and oversized shoulder pads.
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Shawn Mendes
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Shawn Mendes arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards. He opted for a baggy white suit jacket and matching pants.
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Travis Scott
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Travis Scott arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in an all black ensemble. The rapper kept it simple on the accessories front with silver stud earrings and a silver necklace.
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Normani
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Normani arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in a barely-there white fit. She paired the long-sleeved ensemble with white pumps.
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Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun
Matt Baron/Shutterstock You got a love a date night. Avril Lavigne arrived on the arm of her beau, Mod Sun, to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York wearing a AREA Pre-Fall 2021 pink tartan suit. Can they make their love any more obvious? Maybe not, but they do dress to impress, don’t they?
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Simone Biles
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Simone Biles donned a baby pink dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. The Olympic gymnast’s gown featured a one-shouldered design and thigh-high split.
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Saweetie
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Saweetie looked glam in a silver gown as she hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her dress featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high split.
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Madison Beer
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Madison Beer stunned on the red carpet in a blush pink dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the silky dress, which featured a high slit, with silver pumps.
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Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Look at this stuff — isn’t it neat? The sisters of the hour, Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey, arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards. While one might be playing Ariel in the Disney live-action remake of Little Mermaid in 2023, both of them look like princessess tonight.
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Kim Petras
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Kim Petras stepped out at the MTV Video Music Awards in a very unique ensemble. She paired a floral gown with black leather pants and a latex face mask.
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Charli XCX
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Charli XCX totally served on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She stunned in a sheer, black ensemble which featured a bralette and lace detailing.
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Lance Bass, Nick Lachey and AJ McLean
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Boy band alert? Which one? ALL OF THEM! Representing the best of the 90’s Lance Bass, Nick Lachey and AJ McLean arrived to the MTV Video Music Awards, proving the days of the boy band wars are very much over!
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Ed Sheeran
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Did you just shiver? That’s because Ed Sheeran is in the house for MTV Video Music Awards, walking the carpet ahead of his perfomance of ‘Shivers’ on the main stage.
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Katarina Deme & The Kid Laroi
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Katarina Deme and The Kid Laroi stun on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. They both opted for all black ensembles.
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Rita Ora
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Rita Ora rocked a black cape and thigh-high boots on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She pulled her highlighted tresses back into a half up-half down style.
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Billy Porter
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Trust Billy Porter to show UP on the red carpet! The fashion icon rocked a metallic silver suit at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Tinashe
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Tinashe stuns in a black crop top at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the top with beige leather pants and black pumps.
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Jack Harlow
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Jack Harlow opted for a green leather suit at the MTV Video Music Awards. He wore a black turtleneck underneath and black boots.
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Troye Sivan
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Oh, look who is serving? Troye Sivan, that’s who! It’s not the VMAs without a look that demands attention and this takes wearing a little black outfit to a whole new level. The crop top, the abs, THE SOCKS? They are all working for him!
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Lil’ Huddy
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Lil’ Huddy on the MTV Video Music Awards, Arrivals red carpet. The TikTok star donned black leather pants with a black jean jacket.
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Dove Cameron
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Dove Cameron rocks a crop top and gloves on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.
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Vinny Guadagnino
Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock Jersey Shore is in the house! Vinny Guadagnino gave the cameras A LOOK when he arrived to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. He kept his look casual, yet cool, with a simple black button down shirt and white kicks.
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Bretman Rock
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Eye of the Tiger? More like all eyes on Bretman Rock, who walked the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards wearing this animal print dress. Meow!
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Nessa Diab
Matt Baron/Shutterstock Red carpet host Nessa Diab stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She rocked a black gown with matching black pumps.
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Jamila Mustafa
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock Red carpet host Jamila Mustafa arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in New York. She stunned in leather pants and a multicolored strapless top.
