AMAs 2021: The best-dressed celebrities from Olivia Rodrigo to BTS
Celebrities including BTS and Olivia Rodrigo were nominated for awards at this year’s ceremony
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Your support makes all the difference.The 2021 American Music Awards have concluded after a red carpet filled with celebrity appearances and over-the-top ensembles.
This year’s awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday 21 November, was hosted by Cardi B, with celebrities including Bruno Mars, Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, BTS and Olivia Rodrigo taking the stage for performances.
Ahead of the awards show, stars such as JoJo Siwa, Diplo and Halle Bailey posed on the red carpet, with Cardi B showing up in two outfits, including a solid gold mask. The rapper then continued to change her outfit throughout the show, with viewers attempting to count all of her awards ceremony looks.
From the good 4 u singer to Cardi B and Billy Porter, these were the best-dressed celebrities at this year’s awards.
Cardi B
Tonight’s host Cardi B arrived on the red carpet for this year’s AMAs in a black gown with a sequin leopard-print pattern.
The singer then changed outfits, later posing on the red carpet in a Schiaparelli look complete with a gold mask and statement earrings.
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo chose a purple sequined David Koma gown with a feathered hem for this year’s awards show. The 18-year-old led award nominations ahead of the ceremony.
JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa arrived on the red carpet in a black gown with ruffle detailing, with the DWTS star revealing that her earrings were glued on.
Zoe Wees
Zoe Wees appeared on the red carpet in white pants and a white vest, which she wore over a long-sleeved white shirt emblazoned with black. She completed the look with colourful braids.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey chose a brown velvet LaQuan Smith lace-up gown for the 2021 AMAs. She paired the dress with lace-up heels.
Diplo
Diplo chose a pale peach Dries Van Noten suit, which he paired with animal-print shoes for this year’s awards show.
Machine Gun Kelly and Casie
Machine Gun Kelly arrived on the red carpet with his daughter Casie. The father-daughter duo chose black outfits for this year’s awards ceremony, with the singer choosing a custom bedazzled Ashton Michael look.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter opted for a turquoise Botter suit with a matching umbrella hat for the 2021 AMAs.
Liza Koshy
Liza Koshy chose a black statement Annakiki mini dress for the red carpet, which she paired with black leather boots.
Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler arrived on the red carpet in a black and white ruffled Carolina Herrera gown.
Ilda Mason
Ilda Mason attended the 2021 AMAs in a white statement dress with gold chain detailing over one shoulder. She paired the look with gold heels.
Winnie Harlow
Winnie Harlow chose a gold bedazzled Zuhair Murad outfit for the awards ceremony, with the model completing the look with an updo.
Chlöe
Chlöe arrived on the red carpet at the 2021 AMAs in a black gown with cut-out details.
Becky G
Becky G wore a purple and black statement Raisa Vanessa mini dress for this year’s red carpet.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny attended the 2021 AMAs in a light blue puffer jacket and silver sunglasses.
Michelle Young
Bachelorette star Michelle Young attended the awards ceremony in a green gown with cut-out details.
BTS
BTS wore complementary suits in shades of gray for this year’s awards ceremony.
JoJo
JoJo arrived at the AMAs in a silver gown by Usama Ishtay with cut-out detailing.
Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton wore an iridescent gown with a sheer skirt on the red carpet.
Erica Banks
Erica Banks chose a seafoam green dress with corset bodice for the awards ceremony.
Madelyn Cline
Madelyn Cline opted for a black gown with cut-out detailing for the awards show, which she paired with elbow-length gloves.
Bella Harris
Bella Harris chose a bright pink gown for this year’s red carpet.
Tate McRae
Tate McRae opted for a white bodysuit with billowing statement sleeves for this year’s AMAs red carpet.
24kGoldn
24kGoldn chose a black suit with a white floral pattern for this year’s awards.
Larray
Larray opted for a colourful floral-patterned look for this year’s AMAs.
Brittany Broski
Brittany Broski arrived on the red carpet in a red gown with statement sleeves and a slit.
Coi Leray
Coi Leray chose a black sequin gown for this year’s event.
Markell Washington
Markell Washington arrived on the red carpet at this year’s AMAs in a pin-striped double-breasted suit.
Niki DeMar
Niki DeMar chose a pink and orange vinyl outfit this year’s awards show.
Meredith Duxbury
Meredith Duxbury attended the AMAs in a gold sequin gown.
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