By Molly Claire Goddard
7:43am PDT, Sep 8, 2025
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey took the stage to perform her hits and accept her Video Vanguard Award in a gold glittering look concocted by designer
Wilfredo Rosado. She also wore $10 million
worth of diamonds.
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Lady Gaga accepted the award for Artist of the Year in an extravagant black gown by
Marc Jacobs from the designer's fall 2025 collection.
Ariana Grande
Styled by
Law Roach,
Ariana Grande wowed in a black custom Fendi dress covered in white polka dots.
Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter brought romantic old Hollywood glam in a Valentino dress while wrapped in a purple marabou boa.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat turned heads in a deep cut pastel minidress by Balmain.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz looked as dapper as ever in a dark brown Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello suit.
Paris Hilton
Queen of the red carpet
Paris Hilton brought the fire in a flame-adorned look from the Blonds.
Nicky Hilton
Nicky Hilton strutted her stuff in a Bronx and Banco gown with a high slit, deep V-neck and shimmering silver jewelry.
Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson looked better than ever in a corseted black
Christian Siriano dress.
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross
Ashlee Simpson and her husband,
Evan Ross, made the MTV VMAs a date night! The "Autobiography" singer wore a slinky black gown with cut-outs, while her partner rocked a monochromatic black look.
Tate McRae
Tate McRae glowed in a sheer white dress by Ludovic de Saint Sernin.
Ciara
Ciara stunned in an oversized red jacket dress while sporting
Gianvito Rossi's transparent Plexi heels.
Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin put his impressive abs on display in an open silk top and tailored black trousers.
Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson looked like a pop star out of the 1990s in a sparkling floral number with a sheer overlay.
FKA Twigs
FKA Twigs left little to the imagination in a custom brown Matieres Fecales two-piece ensemble.
Conan Gray
Conan Gray made a bold statement in a ruffled sailor outfit designed by Erik Charlotte.
