All the Epic Candid Moments You Might Have Missed From the 2021 American Music Awards

From the style to the selfies, the stars were dressed to impress and ready to have fun at the 2021 American Music Awards. See all of the action shots on the red carpet and inside the show below!

By Samantha Schnurr Nov 22, 2021 2:52 PMTags
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When it comes to the American Music Awardsthese are the photos you want to see. 

One of music's biggest nights kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 21 inside the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles—and with Cardi B as a first-time host, you better believe it was a night not to be missed. BTSDoja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion led the pack of winners this year with three statues apiece while fans got unforgettable serenades from the likes of Silk Sonic, Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Rodrigo. Plus, there was the major dose of nostalgia New Kids On The Block and New Edition gave fans with an epic medley performance. 

Needless to say, there was no shortage of music—and with countless cameras around to capture every moment—there was no lack of pictures to remember it all.  

From the bold fashion to the swift selfies, there was something to see at every turn. But don't just take our word for it. 

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For all of the candid moments from the American Music Awards, you just have to keep scrolling!

BTS, Suga & Donnie Wahlberg

Fist-bumping with BTS!

Billy Porter

When it comes to posing on the red carpet, no one does it better than Billy Porter. 

Casie Colson Baker & Machine Gun Kelly

Can you think of a cooler father-daughter duo? 

Olivia Rodrigo

Spotted: selfie queen Olivia Rodrigo!

Chloe Hailey

This photo needs a frame. 

Liza Koshy

Hi Liza!

JoJo Siwa

Take your moment, JoJo. 

Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars

Leave the door open...for us to get into this show to see Silk Sonic. 

Winnie Harlow

Leave it to Winnie Harlow to take a picture-perfect candid. 

Madelyn Cline

On Sunday, Madelyn Cline traded in the Outer Banks for the red carpet. 

JoJo Siwa & BTS

JoJo Siwa definitely did not waste the chance to get a selfie with BTS. 

Walker Hayes & Laney Hayes

Um, we have butterflies. 

Becky G

That's winner Becky G to you. 

Joey McIntyre, Ralph Tresvant & Donnie Wahlberg

If this photo isn't love...