The wildest American Music Awards red carpet looks of all time
From Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's iconic duelling double denim to Lady Gaga arriving on a human 'horse', the American Music Awards never fail to deliver a headline-worthy red carpet moment.
As the awards ceremony returns in 2026, let's take a walk down memory lane and enjoy the weird and wonderful looks from bygone years.
Sexyy Red
Rapper Sexyy Red's 2025 AMAs outfit had several wild elements.
The top resembled a leotard, with red sparkly pasties peaking out from the top.
Instead of carrying a handbag, she flashed a huge wad of cash to the cameras.
Wild indeed.
While we don't have an exact figure, we know the stack was full of $US100 bills.
She was probably carrying a good couple of thousand based on the thickness of the money stack.
Rebecca Black
Lights, camera... I do?
In 2025, singer Rebecca Black rocked up the American Music Awards in a full-blown wedding dress and veil.
Black later told local media the outfit was a homage to the Las Vegas shotgun wedding.
While confusing at first glance, it is kind of iconic.
Guy Tang
Celebrity hairstylist Guy Tang went for this bold animal print look at the 2025 ceremony.
The print camouflages in with itself so well that we can't tell where the suit jacket ends and the pants begin.
It's very Vegas!
Heidi Montag
American TV personality Heidi Montag reached for this bold blonde wig at the 2025 AMAs.
The rest of the outfit was indeed wild, with a blue bedazzled corset with a flame-edge.
She wore matching skin-tight sparkly pants with black platform heels.
Ciara
Ciara also opted for a leotard vibe that same year, but it gave off a totally different vibe.
The nude leotard was layered underneath a string of silver chains, which dangled from the bodice, making a skirt.
Stunning!
David Einhorn
While most men opt for a boring black suit, David Einhorn said "not today."
The investor wore this iridescent silver blazer, paired with a huge stack of matching necklaces, to the 2025 AMAs.
Jordan Chiles
US Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles opted for this unique white lace gown.
The look is party in the top, formal at the bottom.
Megan Moroney
Singer Megan Moroney opted for this cool cutout look at the 2025 AMA awards.
The top resembled a lace doily pattern, with the bottom featuring silver cutouts.
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