The 2020 American Music Awards [1] brought out plenty of celebrities to the red carpet, even if the show's being broadcast virtually and the carpet was rolled out backstage. As we know from enjoying plenty of socially distanced ceremonies, the show must go on. In fact, stars like Jennifer Lopez [2], Dua Lipa [3], and Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox [4] (who made their public debut as a couple [5]), got all dressed up ahead of the event for a pre-recording, working with their teams to turn out outfits that brought plenty of sparkle.
From Dua's spring 2021 Versace [6] minidress — a colourful design with a flirty hemline, swirling starfish, and a seashell bust — to J Lo's low-slung Balmain skirt, there was plenty of shimmer to see. Of course, host Taraji P. Henson was queen, arriving in a beaded shift with fringe embellishment, setting the bar high for what's sure to be an evening filled with some very cool looks, whether we see them onstage, on Instagram, or on the carpet. Ahead, see every angle of these major fashion moments brought to life by celebs and their stylists, all in the name of celebrating the year's really great music.
Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Giorgio Armani with jewels by Roberto Coin and Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford heels.
Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
Taraji P. Henson at the 2020 American Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Balmain [7].
Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 American Music Awards
Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Versace.
Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards
Dua Lipa at the 2020 American Music Awards
Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a crinkle metallic pantsuit with a nude bustier.
Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards
Cara Delevingne at the 2020 American Music Awards
BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
Coordinating in black-and-white outfits.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Megan is wearing an Azzi & Osta look with Tasaki jewels and Machine Gun Kelly is wearing a Balmain outfit with silver aviator boots from DSquared2.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Machine Gun Kelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a navy suit with black leather ankle boots.
Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards
Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing black leather pants with Air Jordans and blue aviator sunglasses.
Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Nelly at the 2020 American Music Awards
Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
Coordinating in velvet tuxedos.
Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
Bell Biv DeVoe at the 2020 American Music Awards
Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a patchwork leather moto jacket.
Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
Travis Barker at the 2020 American Music Awards
24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a velvet button-down and sparkling flared pants.
24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
24kGoldn at the 2020 American Music Awards
Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a grey suit with a black mockneck.
Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
Derek Hough at the 2020 American Music Awards
Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a Balmain dress with Stuart Weitzman boots and jewels by Jennifer Meyer and Vhernier.
Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
Ciara at the 2020 American Music Awards
BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
BTS at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing metallic rainbow suits [8] after a costume change during their performance.
Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Skoot Apparel and Converse sneakers.
Billie Eilish at the 2020 American Music Awards
Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Area [9].
Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards
Megan Thee Stallion at the 2020 American Music Awards
Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a gingham flannel, Tommy Hilfiger jeans, and an orange beanie.
Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
Justin Bieber at the 2020 American Music Awards
Shawn Mendes at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing vintage pieces with Saint Laurent boots and a vintage Omega watch.
Shawn Mendes at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Dolce & Gabbana.
Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a Michael Costello dress and Nancy Newberg jewels.
Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
Laverne Cox at the 2020 American Music Awards
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a Julien Macdonald dress with Casadei shoes and Sydney Evan jewels.
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
Bebe Rexha at the 2020 American Music Awards
Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Acne Studios denim with Schutz mules.
Katy Perry and Darius Rucker at the 2020 American Music Awards
Katy Perry at the 2020 American Music Awards
The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing his classic red-and-black suit.
The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
The Weeknd at the 2020 American Music Awards
Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a white slitted gown with Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
Becky G at the 2020 American Music Awards
Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing an Amiri jacket with Air Jordans.
Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
Lil Baby at the 2020 American Music Awards
Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing jewel-toned suits.
Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards
Dan + Shay at the 2020 American Music Awards
Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Valdrin Sahiti.
Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
Paris Hilton at the 2020 American Music Awards
Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing a Tom Ford dress and Forevermark jewels.
Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards
Christian Serratos at the 2020 American Music Awards
G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Bottega Veneta.
G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
G-Eazy at the 2020 American Music Awards
Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards
Wearing Balmain.
Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards
Tayshia Adams at the 2020 American Music Awards
