See the Best Dressed Stars at the MTV VMAs 2025
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Stars are taking some major fashion risks at the 2025 MTV VMAs.
Ahead of the annual event, nominees, presenters and guests hit the red carpet at New York’s UBS Arena in bold, head-turning style.
Doja Cat, Ricky Martin, Tate McRae and more stars dressed to impress in daring looks that were mini, naked, plunging and more.
The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies. Bruno Mars follows with 11 nominations, while Kendrick Lamar has 10, and ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter each have eight.
LL Cool J, who received the Video Vanguard award in 1997, is returning as host. After cohosting with with Jack Harlow and Nicki Minaj in 2022, he’s going solo this time around.
Mariah Carey, will be honored with the ceremonies’ Video Vanguard Award, while the presenter list is equally glamorous, with Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, and many more doling out awards throughout the night.
The 2025 MTV VMAs air live from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and MTV. The ceremony will also stream on Paramount+.
Sabrina Carpenter
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Sabrina Carpenter dazzled in a semi-sheer dress with a red floral sequin pattern, a lilac boa and her signature voluminous curls.
Ariana Grande
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Ariana Grande chose a custom black-and-white Fendi design inspired by a dress worn by Silvia Venturini in the 1980s.
Doja Cat
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Doja Cat accessorized her embellished Balmain mini dress with Chopard jewelry, sky-high Pleaser Shoes and a bedazzled lipstick clutch by Judith Lieber.
LL Cool J
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LL Cool J was a knock out in a houndstooth coat over a button-down shirt, brown trousers, which he topped off with an eye-catching hat.
Ashlee Simpson
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Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.
Tate McRae
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Tate McRae dared to bare in a sheer white Grecian-style dress which exposed her underwear ahead of her performance.
Ricky Martin
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Ricky Martin, who is set to receive the event’s first Latin Icon award, chose an iconic look for the event: A plunging top and wideleg pants.
KATSEYE
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Lara Raj, Megan, Manon, Sophia, Daniela and Yoonchae of KATSEYE commanded the red carpet in coordinated looks that let each members’ personality shine through.
Nikki Glaser
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Presenter Nikki Glaser paired a sheer black dress (that exposed her black thong) with a low-cut neckline with pointy heels.
GloRilla
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GloRilla tapped into her preppy side in a plaid bustier dress, matching jacket and a hot pink Versace bucket bag.
Brittany Snow
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Brittany Snow stepped out to present in a strapless gold dress with a liquid metal effect.
Malin Akerman
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Malin Akerman, like her Hunting Wives costar Snow, selected a metallic dress and EFFY jewelry for the event, where she will present a trophy as well.
Lenny Kravitz
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Lenny Kravitz suited up for the event and like some other men in attendance he left his shirt at home.
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