The 2020 American Music Awards brought out plenty of celebrities to the red carpet, even if the show was broadcast virtually and the carpet was rolled out backstage. As we know from enjoying plenty of socially distanced ceremonies, the show must go on. In fact, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa, and Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox (who made their public debut as a couple) got all dressed up ahead of the event for a prerecording, working with their teams to turn out outfits that brought plenty of sparkle.
From Dua's spring 2021 Versace minidress — a colorful design with a flirty hemline, swirling starfish, and a seashell bust — to J Lo's low-slung Balmain skirt and the LaQuan Smith bodysuit she later changed into, there was plenty of shimmer to see. Of course, host Taraji P. Henson was queen, arriving in a Giorgio Armani beaded shift with fringe embellishment, setting the bar high for what became an evening filled with some very cool looks, whether we saw them on stage, on Instagram, or on the carpet. Ahead, see every angle of these major fashion moments brought to life by celebs and their stylists, all in the name of celebrating the year's really great music.
Wearing Giorgio Armani with jewels by Roberto Coin for Mayors and Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford heels.
Wearing a Balmain look with jewels by Luminous Diamonds. See her LaQuan Smith performance look here.
Wearing a Balmain dress with Stuart Weitzman boots and jewels by Jennifer Meyer and Vhernier.
Wearing a Dolce & Gabbana suit with Dior jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Wearing metallic rainbow suits after a costume change during their performance.
Wearing Skoot Apparel and Converse sneakers.
Wearing a gingham flannel, Tommy Hilfiger jeans, and an orange beanie.
Wearing vintage pieces with Saint Laurent boots and a vintage Omega watch.
Wearing a Michael Costello dress and Nancy Newberg jewels.
Wearing a Julien Macdonald dress with Casadei shoes and Sydney Evan jewels.
Wearing Acne Studios denim with Schutz mules and PDPAOLA jewels.
Megan wore an Azzi & Osta look with Tasaki jewels, and Machine Gun Kelly wore a Balmain outfit with silver aviator boots from DSquared2.
Wearing custom Richfresh with face coverings to make a statement.
Wearing a DZOJCHEN suit with Christian Louboutin shoes and Messika jewels.
Wearing black leather pants with Air Jordans and blue aviator sunglasses.
Wearing a white slitted gown with Stuart Weitzman shoes.
Wearing an Amiri jacket with Air Jordans.
Wearing jewel-toned suits.
Wearing a Tom Ford dress and Forevermark jewels.
Coordinating in velvet tuxedos.
Wearing a patchwork leather moto jacket.
Wearing a velvet button-down and sparkling flared pants.