VMAs Red Carpet 2021 — See Lil Nas X & More Arrivals

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September 12, 2021 6:43PM EDT

See pics of Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X and more celebs as they hit the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards!

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2021 MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals: Photos

2021 MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals: Photos — The MTV Video Music Awards are always jam-packed with performances, and that was no different at the 2021 show on September 12. However, our favorite A-listers also turned heads on the red carpet. Stars like Lil Nas X, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, and PLENTY more all stepped out in incredible outfits, which will likely become fan favorites for years to come.

2021 host Doja Cat turned heads when she hit the red carpet at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn wearing a strapless, black corset with a dark purple wrap draped around her body. She paired the ‘fit with towering red pumps and matching thigh-high, red latex socks. The “Say So” hitmaker also accessorized with a stone necklace and several silver rings, as she pulled her curly tresses back into a half up/half down style.

Meanwhile, Camila Cabello allowed herself to drink in the moment as she made her way down the red carpet, deciding to go solo, with her BF Shawn Mendes walking ahead of her, instead of at her side.

Scroll through the gallery for more snaps from the glamorous evening!

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Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly

Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center. The PDA-happy couple looked super loved up as they held hands on the red carpet.

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Megan Fox

Megan Fox — Megan Fox arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in a Mugler Spring 2021 sheer dress. The glittering gown left little to the imagination, as she paired the ‘fit with towering, gold pumps.

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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian — Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards. The reality star donned a black leather dress while her beau opted for a black suit jacket and studded pants.

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Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X — Here, Lil Nas X arrives on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. He stunned in a sparkly purple pantsuit which featured an asymmetrical top, a cape, and matching purple boots.

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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo — Olivia Rodrigo has stunned in a strapless Atelier Versace Spring 2001 Couture gown on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. The ‘Driver’s License’ singer paired her pink and orange gown with pink drop earrings.

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Camila Cabello

Camila Cabello — Camila Cabello rocks a pink and red Alexis Mabille Fall 2021 Couture gown on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She paired her strapless gown, which featured a large bow, with pink eyeshadow.

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Doja Cat

Doja Cat — Doja Cat rocks a black corset and towering red pumps on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She also accessorized with a stone necklace and silver rings.

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Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves — Kacey Musgraves arrives on the MTV Video Music Awards. She rocked a purple Valentino Fall 2021 Haute Couture look with red leather gloves.

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Ciara

Ciara — Ciara stuns in a sheer, black lace gown at the MTV Video Music Awards. The long-sleeved dress featured a cut out at the front, along with a black bow.

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Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish — Billie Eilish cut a chic figure on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She donned an oversized black sweater dress and black boots.

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton — Paris Hilton glittered in a silver dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her gown featured long sleeves and oversized shoulder pads.

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Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes — Shawn Mendes arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards. He opted for a baggy white suit jacket and matching pants.

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Travis Scott

Travis Scott — Travis Scott arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in an all black ensemble. The rapper kept it simple on the accessories front with silver stud earrings and a silver necklace.

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Normani

Normani — Normani arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in a barely-there white fit. She paired the long-sleeved ensemble with white pumps.

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Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun — You got a love a date night. Avril Lavigne arrived on the arm of her beau, Mod Sun, to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York wearing a AREA Pre-Fall 2021 pink tartan suit. Can they make their love any more obvious? Maybe not, but they do dress to impress, don’t they?

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Simone Biles

Simone Biles — Simone Biles donned a baby pink dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. The Olympic gymnast’s gown featured a one-shouldered design and thigh-high split.

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Saweetie

Saweetie — Saweetie looked glam in a silver gown as she hit the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards. Her dress featured a plunging neckline and thigh-high split.

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Madison Beer

Madison Beer — Madison Beer stunned on the red carpet in a blush pink dress at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the silky dress, which featured a high slit, with silver pumps.

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Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey

Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey — Look at this stuff — isn’t it neat? The sisters of the hour, Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey, arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards. While one might be playing Ariel in the Disney live-action remake of Little Mermaid in 2023, both of them look like princessess tonight.

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Kim Petras

Kim Petras — Kim Petras stepped out at the MTV Video Music Awards in a very unique ensemble. She paired a floral gown with black leather pants and a latex face mask.

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Charli XCX

Charli XCX — Charli XCX totally served on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She stunned in a sheer, black ensemble which featured a bralette and lace detailing.

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Lance Bass, Nick Lachey and AJ McLean

Lance Bass, Nick Lachey and AJ McLean — Boy band alert? Which one? ALL OF THEM! Representing the best of the 90’s Lance Bass, Nick Lachey and AJ McLean arrived to the MTV Video Music Awards, proving the days of the boy band wars are very much over!

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Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran — Did you just shiver? That’s because Ed Sheeran is in the house for MTV Video Music Awards, walking the carpet ahead of his perfomance of ‘Shivers’ on the main stage.

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Katarina Deme & The Kid Laroi

Katarina Deme & The Kid Laroi — Katarina Deme and The Kid Laroi stun on the red carpet at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. They both opted for all black ensembles.

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Rita Ora

Rita Ora — Rita Ora rocked a black cape and thigh-high boots on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She pulled her highlighted tresses back into a half up-half down style.

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter — Trust Billy Porter to show UP on the red carpet! The fashion icon rocked a metallic silver suit at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Tinashe

Tinashe — Tinashe stuns in a black crop top at the MTV Video Music Awards. She paired the top with beige leather pants and black pumps.

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Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow — Jack Harlow opted for a green leather suit at the MTV Video Music Awards. He wore a black turtleneck underneath and black boots.

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Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan — Oh, look who is serving? Troye Sivan, that’s who! It’s not the VMAs without a look that demands attention and this takes wearing a little black outfit to a whole new level. The crop top, the abs, THE SOCKS? They are all working for him!

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Lil’ Huddy

Lil’ Huddy — Lil’ Huddy on the MTV Video Music Awards, Arrivals red carpet. The TikTok star donned black leather pants with a black jean jacket.

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Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron — Dove Cameron rocks a crop top and gloves on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

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Vinny Guadagnino

Vinny Guadagnino — Jersey Shore is in the house! Vinny Guadagnino gave the cameras A LOOK when he arrived to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. He kept his look casual, yet cool, with a simple black button down shirt and white kicks.

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Bretman Rock

Bretman Rock — Eye of the Tiger? More like all eyes on Bretman Rock, who walked the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards wearing this animal print dress. Meow!

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Nessa Diab

Nessa Diab — Red carpet host Nessa Diab stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. She rocked a black gown with matching black pumps.

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Jamila Mustafa

Jamila Mustafa — Red carpet host Jamila Mustafa arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at Barclays Center in New York. She stunned in leather pants and a multicolored strapless top.

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