AMAs Red Carpet 2021: Cardi B, Olivia Rodrigo & More Celebs

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November 21, 2021 6:27PM EST

It’s a big night for music and fashion lovers a like! Here are all the amazing fashions from the 2021 American Music Awards.

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Cardi B Hosts The 2021 American Music Awards: See Red Carpet Photos

Cardi B Hosts The 2021 American Music Awards: See Red Carpet Photos — Let the show begin! Host Cardi B welcomed the watching world to the 2021 American Music Awards on November 21, 2021, as the red carpet was rolled out to welcome the slew of celebrities to come!

All the major stars will be out for the big show: from performers Jennifer Lopez and Olivia Rodrigo, to presenters like JoJo and Rachel Lindsay, and so many, many more. As for the nominees, there are some heavyweights vying for the top prizes this year. We’re talking Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Drake, BTS, The Weekend, Olivia again — and that’s just for Artist of the Year. But you’re not here for the awards; you’re here to see what everyone looked like at the big show. We get it!

Well then, let’s start with host Cardi B, who’s first look of the night was anything but a little black dress. Plunging neck, hip-hugging frame, and a slit so high you could see her thigh tattoo – she knows how to bring it every time!

Click through the gallery to see even more fashions from the big night in music!

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Pierson Wodzynski at the American Music Awards

Pierson Wodzynski at the American Music Awards — Digital Influencer Pierson Wodzynski was spotted wearing the ‘Pearl in Black’ by Bella Belle and Mahrukh Akuly jewelry while attending the 2021 American Music Awards on November 21, 2021.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo — Olivia Rodrigo dazzled in a baby blue sequin gown featuring a plunge cut. The gorgeous dress also included ostrich feather details at the bottom of the skirt for a fun, party vibe.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

JENNIFER LOPEZ — Jennifer Lopez dazzled her fans with not only this incredible, princess look, but the the first ever performance of her newest single, ‘On My Way,’ at the 2021 American Music Awards. The song is is set to appear in her film Marry Me, starring the superstar alongside Maluma, Owen Wilson and Sarah Silverman.

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Machine Gun Kelly & daughter Casie

Machine Gun Kelly & daughter Casie — Machine Gun Kelly and daughter Casie Colson Baker arrive hand in hand at the AMA’s red carpet! The singer, née Colson Baker, rocked a black t-shirt with silver details. Meanwhile, Casie looked so grown up in a long black gown!

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Cardi B

Cardi B — Cardi B, the host of the 2021 American Music Awards, made a dramatic appearance by covering her face with a gold mask and thin veil. She looked amazing in a strapless gown that included gloves.

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Chloe

Chloe — Chloe of Chloe X Halle absolutely slayed on the AMAs red carpet in a high slit gown with cutouts. She posed with her leg out to show off her black pumps with a rhinestone ankle strap.

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Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey — Halle Bailey of Chloe X Halle looked absolutely amazing! The singer rocked an ultra-sexy brown velvet dress that featured a laceup detail all up the front.

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JoJo Siwa

JoJo Siwa — JoJo Siwa looked so grown up as she posed on the red carpet at the AMAs! The YouTube sensation, who is currently competing on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ rocked a black sweetheart cut gown with a tulle skirt.

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter — Billy Porter is prepared rain or shine! The actor rocked an all blue ensemble that included a dramatic umbrella hat. He gave the camera is best model pose as he worked the red carpet.

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Becky G

Becky G — Becky G rocked a fun and flirty purple mini dress for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The ensemble featured diamond shaped cutouts with black piping, which matched her shoes.

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Madelyn Cline

Madelyn Cline — Madelyn Cline of ‘Outlander’ fame sizzled in a black cutout dress on the red carpet. She added a ’50s vibe with an evening ready black glove and pointy pump.

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BTS

BTS — BTS members V, Jungkook, Jimin, Rap Monster (RM), Suga, J-Hope and Jin arrive at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. The guys matched in gray and black suits, each adding their own spin to their individual looks.

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Mickey Guyton

Mickey Guyton — Mickey Guyton looked gorgeous in a champagne colored strapless down. The sheer tulle skirt was adorned with silver sparkly sequins that glimmered under the red carpet lights.

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JoJo

JoJo — JoJo, one of the presenters from this year’s show, arrived at the American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles looking ready to dazzle in a silver, halter, cutout dress. Those peek-a-poo slits on her hips are to die for, no?

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Rachel Lindsay

Rachel Lindsay — America loves her! Rachel Lindsay suited up to cover the red carpet at the American Music Awards in a simple, but very elegant black pant suit. It’s an outfit that just screams,”Time to go to work!”

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Michelle Young

Michelle Young — Michelle Young wore a silk chartreuse colored dress with a deep-v plunge. The sexy ensemble als included a slit and midi-length cut, showing off her strappy sandals.

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Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow — Winnie Harlow owned the red carpet in this barely there look! The super model opted for an all chain mini dress that left little to the imagination. Winnie kept her hair up in an updo adorned with a crown, and finished her look with sandals.

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Diplo

Diplo — Diplo brought some serious ’70s vibes to his red carpet look with a rust colored button down jacket and flared pants. He added a pair of leopard shoes to the groovy outfit.

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Bella Harris

Bella Harris — Bella Harris gave us all the Miami vibes in her hot pink gown! The low cut dress included a bikini style top with a skirt gown to her ankles, allowing her silver sandals to peek through.

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Zuri Hall

Zuri Hall — Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall takes a moment to enjoy the red carept at the 2021 American Music Awards before the big stars arrive and she has to go to work! Looking stunning, Zuri elected to outshine them all with a glittery, floor length gown. Marvelous!

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Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny — Bad Bunny stayed warm in a mint green puffer jacket as he walked the red carpet at the AMAs. The Puerto Ricano superstar added an Aqua colored pair of pants and white shoes, along with a white tank top.

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Anthony Ramos

Anthony Ramos — Anthony Ramos poses on the AMA red carpet in a suave gray velvet suit. He paired the blaze and pant set with a crisp white shirt, opting not to wear a tie, as well as a pair of black pants.

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Why Don’t We

Why Don’t We — Boy bands are alive and well! Just ask Why Don’t We – aka, Jonah Marais, Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey and Zach Herron — who arrived in matching style to the 2021 American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 21, 2021.

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New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block — New Kids on the Block members Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Danny Wood and Donnie Wahlberg on Nov. 21, 2021. The guys all rocked black for the evening event!

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AJR

AJR — AJR’s Ryan Met, Adam Met, Jack Met were laid black on the AMA red carpet. The trio each rocked their own unique outifts including a burgundy blazer and zebra printed bomber.

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Kali Uchis

Kali Uchis — Kali Uchis posed up a storm on the red carpet in a nude colored bustier and a black mini, revealing her middle seam tights. She added a pair of mesh black booties and a shiny fitted shrug to the look.

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Bobby Brown

Bobby Brown — Bobby Brown rocked a ‘Star Wars’ inspired t-shirt that read ‘Puda Vida, Costa Rica’ as he walked the AMA red carpet. He paired the yellow and black shirt with a matching pair of leather pants.

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