MTV Video Music Awards 2023: All Of The Stunning Red Carpet Looks

September 12, 2023

The stars hit the red carpet ahead of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday (September 12) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to show off their fiery looks, and the results are red hot!

Once again hosted by Nicki Minaj, who is also expected to take the stage, the 2023 VMAs will be filled with the promise of exciting performances from some of the biggest names in music today, including Olivia Rodrigo, Demi Lovato, Fall Out Boy, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Lil Wayne, Måneskin and many more.

Viewers tuning in are sure to see some big moments throughout the night, from a potential *NSYNC reunion and star-studded tribute to 50 years of hip-hop to Shakira receiving the Video Vanguard Award and Diddy being honored with the Global Icon Award.

From Olivia Rodrigo dazzling in a sparkling silver gown and Megan Thee Stallion stunning in a sheer black dress and bejeweled choker to Doja Cat's barely-there spider web-inspired ensemble and Saweetie's unique and bone-ified beautiful blush gown, the looks on this year's red carpet are truly a sight to see. Keep on reading to see all of the best looks from the 2023 MTV VMAs red carpet.

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Taylor Swift
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Nicki Minaj
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Olivia Rodrigo
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Selena Gomez
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Doja Cat
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Saweetie
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Megan Thee Stallion
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Demi Lovato
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Cardi B
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Anitta
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Karol G
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(L-R) Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars
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Offset
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Shakira
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(From L) Changbin, I.N, Han, Felix, Lee Know, Seungmin, Hyunjin and Bang Chan of Stray Kids
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NLE Choppa
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Sisters Daniela, Paulina, and Alejandra Villarreal Velez of The Warning
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Victor Kunda
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(L-R) Yeonjun, HueningKai, Beomgyu, Taehyun and Soobin of Tomorrow X Together
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Kyle Gordon
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Tefi Pessoa
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Rachel Smith
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Peso Pluma
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Prince Derek Doll
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Amelia Dimoldenberg
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Bebe Rexha
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Don Toliver
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DJ CherishTheLuv
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Colton Haynes
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Audrey Trullinger
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Kaliii
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Jimbo
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Alejandra Espinoza
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Coco Jones
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Kelsea Ballerini
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Hannah Berner
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Ts Madison
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Chanel West Coast
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Thalía
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(L-R) Damiano David, Ethan Torchio, Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi of Måneskin
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Tiffany Haddish
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Chase Stokes
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Fat Joe
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Robin Fierce
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Tayshia Adams
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Yung Miami
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Justina Valentine
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Billy Porter
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Doechii
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Sam Ryder
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French Montana
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(L-R) Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons
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Sabrina Carpenter
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Toosii
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Tinashe
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GloRilla
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Chlöe
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Shenseea
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Danna Paola
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Flo Milli
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Rita Ora
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Ashanti
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