Katy Perry's Best MTV VMAs Moments

2008: She Had Mad Love For Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus

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It was a much simpler time.

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2008: She Performed Her Hit "I Kissed a Girl"

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The audience couldn't help but sing along.

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2009: Katy Didn't Win Any Awards, but She Did Steal Russell Brand's Heart

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Before developing a relationship, the two couldn't stop flirting during the show as host Russell talked about how he was the true winner of the night because he was staying at the same hotel as Katy.

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2010: Katy Kept Russell Close Even Though He Couldn't Attend the Show

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Since Russell, who was her fiancé at the time, couldn't attend the show, she decided to paste his face on her fingernails.

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2010: Katy and Nicki Minaj Shared the Stage

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Way before the ladies recorded "Swish Swish," they presented during the show.

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2011: Katy Attended the Show With Her Husband

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Nearly two years after sparking a flirty friendship, the lovebirds attended the VMAs as a married couple. They broke up the following year.

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2011: Katy Earned Her First Moonman

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The singer took home the award for best collaboration and best special effects for "E.T." with Kanye West and video of the year for "Firework."

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2012: Katy Kissed One Direction and Made Us Eternally Jealous

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Katy snuck in a kiss after presenting them an award on stage.

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2013: Katy Showed Off Her Best "Roar" With a Grill

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The singer promoted her new single by wearing cheetah print and donning a mouthpiece for the cameras.

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2013: Richard Simmons Worshipped at Katy's Feet

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Before stepping inside, Katy met the workout guru on the red carpet.

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2013: She Stepped Into the Ring on Stage

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She went all out for her VMAs performance.

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2014: Katy Channeled Her Inner Britney Spears

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The singer and Riff Raff paid tribute to Britney and Justin Timberlake's iconic look from the '90s.

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