Check Out the Best Looks to Ever Grace the Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet

From Kelly Clarkson to Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, these ensembles are utterly iconic

By McKenna Aiello Apr 28, 2019 12:00 PMTags
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Ready, set, roll out the red carpet! 

The first of May is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing—it's time for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards. Honoring the artists whose music topped Billboard charts all year along, this year's star-studded ceremony promises to be bigger than ever. (Have you heard the one and only Kelly Clarkson is hosting?)

But aside from all the live performances, which include the Jonas BrothersBTS with Halsey, and Sam Smith, plus an appearance from Icon Award recipient Mariah Carey, pop culture lovers are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what Hollywood rocks to the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. 

Whether it's Jennifer Lopez's belly-baring gown or Chrissy Teigen's striped Balmain jumpsuit, the Billboard Music Awards' red carpet is always haven for stars ready to take a style risk. 

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Best Dressed Ever at the Billboard Music Awards

Check out our gallery below to see the celebs who have nailed their Billboard Music Awards looks over the years: 

Lizzo

In 2020, the singer wore a black and white custom Christian Siriano dress that encouraged people to vote in the then upcoming election.

Rihanna

All suited up! This 2011 Max Azria look is just as chic today as it was a decade ago. 

Lil Nas X

The rapper had fans comparing him to Prince in 2020, arriving in a snake-skin print Gucci suit over a pussy-bow blouse. He completed the look with black leather boots, Bvlgari rings, black dangling earrings, tinted sunglasses and a side-swept wet-and-wavy mullet.

Britney Spears

In 2016, the princess of flashed her rock hard abs in a blue-silver sparkling two-piece set by Charbel Zoe.

 

Nick Jonas

The Jonas Brothers member looked effortlessly cool in a full emerald green ensemble by Fendi in 2021.

Priyanka Chopra

In 2019, the actress brought a splash of sultry Hollywood glamour to the Billboard Music Awards red carpet in this plunging white sequined dress from Zuhair Murad.

Alicia Keys

The "Fallin" singer wore a fun pink Valentino crop top, trousers, and wrap, accessorized with Messika jewels in 2021.

Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo blew the 2014 crowd away in this striking ruby Donna Karan design.

Saweetie

In 2021, the rapper popped in a peach-colored ruffled gown from Giambattista Valli, featuring cascading petals at the chest, tulle skirt and a high-slit.

Julianne Hough

At the 2019 ceremony, the ballroom pro posed in a glamorous take on the short suit set by Genny,

Taylor Swift

Look what you made her do! The pop star marked the 2015 show with this showstopping Balmain jumpsuit.

Sophie Turner

The Games Of Thrones alum went for a fabulous futuristic look with a silver embroidered jumpsuit by Louis Vuitton in 2019.

Katy Perry

In 2012, the pop star envisioned a "Teenage Dream" with this lavender Blumarine gown.

Maluma

In 2019, the Columbian singer showed off a rainbow streaked snake-skin moto-jacket and pants combo.

Selena Gomez

One word: Sultry! Ms. Gomez showcases her sleek physique in a black cutout Dolce & Gabbana gown at the 2012 show.

Shawn Mendes

Looking sharp, Shawn! The "In My Blood" performer nailed it at the 2018 ceremony in a Kooples suit teamd with Cuban-heeled boots by Calvin Klein.

Vanessa Hudgens

Marvelous in Marchesa! The former Disney Channel darling looked like a dream ahead of the 2017 ceremony. 

Kelly Clarkson

The Voice judge and 2018 Billboard Music Awards host  wowed in a long-sleeve, all-black Christian Siriano gown—something a modern-day Evil Queen would don.

BTS

In 2018, K-pop's hottest boy band went all out in coordinating Gucci threads. 

Zendaya

The star's simple yet bold look by Calvin Klein Collection is one we won't soon forget. 

Miley Cyrus

Wearing an embellished Balmain jumpsuit, the pop sensation came in like a wrecking ball to the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. 

Janet Jackson

The music icon picked this edgy Rami Kadi design before receiving Billboard's Icon Award in 2018.

Kendall Jenner

There's something so chic about the futuristic-inspired ensemble by Olcay Gulsen that the supermodel wore in 2014. 

G-Eazy

A sequin lapel elevated the rapper's sophisticated suit in 2017.

Chrissy Teigen

Balmain beauty! The Lip Sync Battle star went for the gold (and black and silver) in 2015.

Addison Rae

The TikTok star went for a vampy vibe in 2020, choosing a slinky, Mugler cutout gown, styled with leather opera-length gloves.

Hailey Bieber

Before she was a Mrs., the blonde bombshell was busy dominating the 2018 Billboard Music Awards in this slinky Alexandre Vauthier gown.

Carrie Underwood

As always, Carrie is a red carpet vision in this frothy Oscar de la Renta princess gown back in 2012.

Jennifer Lopez

The A-lister can do no wrong, this ultra-sexy Charbel Zoe Couture gown included!

John Legend

In 2017, the singer-songwriter channeled his inner fashion maven in Gucci.

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We can't wait to see how Hollywood delivers this year!