VMAs 2025 best dressed! Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Ashlee Simpson flash the flesh
The biggest names in music gathered at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night.
Sabrina Carpenter, 26, sizzled in a skintight glittery red lace gown by Valentino, paired with a lavender feather boa, as she arrived at the bash ahead of her performance.
The Espresso hitmaker — who is nominated for a number of awards, including video of the year, best pop artist, and best album — looked every inch like Jessica Rabbit in her floor-length dress, and wore her blonde tresses in voluminous curls.
Meanwhile Tate McRae, 22, channeled a Grecian goddess in a flowing, sheer white Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown, that offered a peek at her white underwear.
Ashlee Simpson, 40, kicked off the red carpet in style, wearing a sexy black ensemble that laced up on the sides.
She paired the sizzling look with open-toe black heels, and wore her auburn tresses in mermaid waves.
Sabrina Carpenter, 26, and Tate McRae, 22, flashed the flesh in very revealing gowns as they led the glamour at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night
Ashlee Simpson, 40, sizzled in a black sequin ensemble that laced-up on the sides. Country darling Megan Moroney, 27, flashed her toned midriff in a metallic top and a white skirt
Her husband Evan Ross, 37, joined her on the red carpet, looking dapper in a dark suit.
Country darling Megan Moroney, 27, flashed her toned midriff in a metallic top and a white skirt with a slit on the side.
Jessica Simpson, 45, stunned in a gothic black lace gown as she made her first appearance at the ceremony since 2006.
The With You singer accessorized with drop earrings and wore her blonde hair in a high ponytail.
Livvy Dunne, 22, also showed off her slim mid section in a black bra, a cropped jacket, and black pants.
Paris Hilton, 44, rocked a futuristic silver metal dress. Her blonde hair was styled into a high ponytail.
Paris was joined by sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 41.
Nicky looked radiant in a pale blue Grecian-style gown, with her platinum tresses lightly curled.
Taylor Momsen, 32, made a bold, grunge-inspired entrance, flaunting her toned six-pack abs in a black bra and leather skirt.
The Gossip Girl star accessorized with silver pendants, and wore her platinum tresses in loose waves. The actress and singer completed the look with chunky black boots.
Country star Dasha looked red hot in a scarlet dress with sheer lace panels.
Sabrina sizzled in a skintight glittery red lace gown by Valentino, paired with a lavender feather boa, as she arrived at the bash ahead of her performance
The Espresso hitmaker wore her blonde tresses in voluminous curls
The Manchild hitmaker looked every inch like Jessica Rabbit
Sabrina exuded old Hollywood glamour
The singer showed off her red hot look from the back
Tate channeled a Grecian goddess in a flowing, sheer white Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown
Her white underwear peeked out from underneath the sultry dress
The hitmaker wore delicate glam for the occasion
Tate commanded the red carpet in the eye-popping look
Ashlee showed plenty of skin in her sizzling look
She wore smokey eye makeup for the occasion
She paired the sizzling dress with open-toe black heels, and wore her auburn tresses in mermaid waves
The bottom of the ensemble featured a fringe
Her husband Evan Ross, 37, joined her on the red carpet, looking dapper in a dark suit
The lovebirds gave each other a sweet kiss
Megan’s ensemble highlighted her toned physique
Her blonde tresses were styled into a voluminous updo
Jessica Simpson, 45, stunned in a gothic black lace gown as she made her first appearance at the ceremony since 2006
She accessorized with drop earrings
She wore her blonde hair in a high ponytail
Many fans admitted that they could hardly recognized the singer, one X (formerly Twitter) user remarking that Simpson ‘doesn’t even look like’ herself
Brittany Snow, 39, was a vision in a strapless metallic gold dress, with her blonde tresses styled in loose curls
Paris Hilton, 44, rocked a futuristic black and silver metal dress
Her blonde hair was styled into a high ponytail
Paris was joined by sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild, 41
The blonde sister duo had a blast on the red carpet
The two posed up a storm
Nicky looked radiant in a pale blue Grecian-style gown, with her platinum tresses lightly curled
Comedian Nikki Glaser, 41, wowed in a sheer black dress
MTV Video Music Awards 2025 winners: AT A GLANCE
Video of the Year: Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Best Pop: Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Best Collaboration: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Ariana Grande earned top honor Video of the Year for Brighter Days Ahead
Best Album: Sabrina Carpenter – Short N Sweet
Best Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
Song of the Year: Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt
Best New Artist: Alex Warren
MTV Push Performance of the Year: Katseye – Touch
MTV Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey
Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin
Rock The Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes
Ariana Grande, 32, opted for a sleeveless black and white polka dot gown.
GloRilla, 26, rocked a trendy checkered look with a hot pink purse.
Tyla, 23, put on a leggy display in a cream mini dress. She accessorized with black heels.
FKA twigs, 37, showed off her toned abs in a dark red crop top and matching lace skirt.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, 41, wowed in a sheer black dress.
Ciara, 39, rocked a slouchy zip-up red dress. She opted for a slicked back bun and delicate glam.
Watchmen star Malin Akerman, 47, stunned in a strapless metallic silver gown.
Brittany Snow, 39, was a vision in a strapless metallic gold dress, with her blonde tresses styled in loose curls.
Love Island USA star Olandria Carthen put on a very busty display in a sheer red corset style dress.
Model Lolo Wood looked like a princess in a sparkling pink mini dress.
Ciara, 39, put on a leggy display in a slouchy zip-up red dress
She opted for a slicked back bun and delicate glam
The dress showcased her endless legs
Country star Dasha looked red hot in a scarlet dress with sheer lace panels
She teamed the look with a red lace choker
Watchmen star Malin Akerman, 47, wowed in a strapless metallic silver gown
Ariana Grande, 32, opted for a sleeveless black and white polka dot gown
The dress highlighted her slim arms
Livvy Dunne, 22, showed off her slim mid section in a black ensemble
She wore her platinum tresses in a straight style
Rapper Ice Spice, 25, donned a busty corset and funky patchwork denim skirt
Her light pink hair was styled in a trendy updo
Taylor Momsen, 32, and FKA twigs, 37, both flaunted their toned six-pack abs
Dark eyeshadow drew attention to Momsen’s magnetic eyes
The Gossip Girl star accessorized with silver pendants, and wore her platinum tresses in loose waves
She accessorized with a studded belt
The actress and singer completed the look with chunky black boots
Twigs flashed plenty of underboob
Rapper Latto, 26, turned heads in a golden gown that clung to her curves
Justine Skye turned heads in a metallic gown with a waist high side slit
Tyla, 23, put on a leggy display in a cream mini dress
Influencer Alix Earle was joined by sister Ashtin Earle on the red carpet
Alix showed plenty of sudeboob in a white mini dress
Yungblud’s girlfriend Jesse Jo Stark, 34 — the daughter of Chrome Hearts founders Richard Stark and Laurie Lynn — sizzled in a black lace-up leather dress
Rapper Ice Spice, 25, donned a busty corset and funky patchwork denim skirt. Her light pink hair was styled in a trendy updo.
Rapper Latto, 26, turned heads in a golden gown that clung to her curves.
Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler’s son, Landon Barker, 21, made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Skyla Sanders, 20, at the event.
Yungblud’s girlfriend Jesse Jo Stark, 34 — the daughter of Chrome Hearts founders Richard Stark and Laurie Lynn — sizzled in a black lace-up leather dress.
Shenseea, 28, put her phenomenal figure on display in a gold mini dress, meanwhile Justine Skye turned heads in a metallic gown with a waist high side slit.
Influencer Alix Earle was joined by sister Ashtin Earle on the red carpet.
Jazmyn Smith went shirtless under a structured grey top paired with a matching mini skirt.
Rapper Gunna looked dapper in a grey suit, while Sexyy Red, 27, opted for an eye-popping red leather look.
Ricky Martin, 53, wore a halfway unbuttoned blue silk shirt with oversized black pants.
Valentina sizzled in a plunging black sequin gown with a matching choker.
Colin Kaepernick and his wife Nessa opted for sporty ensembles on the red carpet.
YouTube star MrBeast attended the event with his fiancé Thea Booysen.
Rocker Lenny Kravitz, 61, went shirtless under a brown striped suit.
GloRilla, 26, rocked a trendy checkered look with a hot pink purse
Sexyy Red, 27, opted for an eye-popping red leather look
Model Lolo Wood looked like a princess in a sparkling pink mini dress
The dress highlighted her toned arms
Shenseea, 28, put her phenomenal figure on display in a gold mini dress. Camila Coelho also looked glamorous in gold
She opted for bronze glam
Love Island USA star Olandria Carthen put on a very busty display in a sheer red corset style dress
The dress featured a sheer red veil
Valentina sizzled in a plunging black sequin gown with a matching choker
Jazmyn Smith kicked off the red carpet, going shirtless under a structured grey top paired with a matching mini skirt
Superstar Lola Young and Zara Larsson both showed off their unique styles
Doja Cat had all eyes on her in a colorful mini dress
Rocker Lenny Kravitz, 61, went shirtless under a brown striped suit
He sported a pair of sunglasses
The Kid LAROI sported a white suit, while Ty Dolla $ign looked cool as ever in all black
Rapper Gunna looked dapper in a grey suit
Ricky Martin, 53, wore a halfway unbuttoned blue silk shirt with oversized black pants
Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler’s son, Landon Barker, 21, made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Skyla Sanders, 20, at the event
Yungblud shocked fans by going shirtless on the red carpet
YouTube star MrBeast attended the event with his fiancé Thea Booysen
The duo put one a loved-up display
Colin Kaepernick and his wife Nessa opted for sporty ensembles
Sabrina and Summer Walker were seen inside the event
Ariana chatted with Sabrina
Jessica posed with Sexyy Red
Yungblud mingled with Taylor
The show kicked off in fantastic form as Lady Gaga took home the first Moon Person of the night.
The 39- year-old performer earned the major win as they upset megastar Taylor Swift in the coveted Artist of the Year category at the star-studded award show on Sunday night.
In addition to Taylor, she triumphed over a very impressive list of music’s biggest stars including: Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen, and The Weeknd.
The Mayhem artist got candid about what it meant to her to earn the award during her acceptance speech as she candidly talked about what being an artist means to her.
She said: ‘I thought about what it means to be rewarded for being an artist, being rewarded for something that is already so rewarding. Being an artist is an attempt to connect the souls of people all over the world.
‘Being an artist is a discipline, a craft meant for reaching into someone’s heart, where it grows its roots and reminding them to dream. Being an artist is responsibility to make the audience smile. Dance, cry, released at any turn. It’s a method of building understanding and celebrating community.’
Gaga already has 18 VMA wins under her belt and her fans are anticipating her to add even more accolades this year.
This year also marks the third time that Gaga led MTV’s list of VMA nominees.
She previously topped the list with 13 nods in 2010 and again in 2020 tying for first with nine total nominations.
The show kicked off in fantastic form as Lady Gaga took home the first Moon Person of the night
The 39- year-old performer earned the major win as they upset megastar Taylor Swift in the coveted Artist of the Year category at the star-studded award show on Sunday night
Ricky Martin was honored with the first ever Latin Icon Award as he performed a medley of his hits including Livin La Vida Loca and The Cup Of Life
Paris was seen presenting on stage
Sabrina gave an enthusiastic performance
Doja Cat kicked off the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in style with a performance of her latest single Jealous Type that featured plenty of style direct from the 1980s
Tate also took to the stage to perform
Mariah Carey, 56, also graced the stage to perform
The superstar sizzled in a glittering gold bodysuit
The hitmaker flexed her famous vocals
The evening’s second performance belonged to rising star Lola Young
The Bad Romance hitmaker is followed by her collaborator Bruno Mars who has 11 nominations and Kendrick Lamar has the third most nominations with ten.
Taylor Swift did not release a single or album in the last year so she is only up for one award in the Artist Of The Year category.
Last week, Gaga – born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta – announced that she would also be returning to the stage for a performance.
Presenters for the event include the likes of Ciara, Ashlee Simpson Ross, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Simpson, Nikki Glaser, Paris Hilton, Livvy Dunne, and Ice Spice.
Rapper and actor LL Cool J is host of the event which will air for the first time on major network CBS as it will also stream on the premium tier of Paramount+ and simulcast on MTV.
MTV Video Music Awards 2025 winners in full
Video of the Year, Presented by Burger King®
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead – WINNER
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Ariana Grande earned the top honor of Video of the Year for Brighter Days Ahead
Artist of the Year
Beyoncé
Kendrick Lamar
Lady Gaga – WINNER
Morgan Wallen
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Song of the Year
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather
Doechii – Anxiety
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Gracie Abrams – I Love You, I’m Sorry
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt. – WINNER
Tate McRae – Sports Car
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Rose won Song of the Year alongside Bruno Mars for Apt.
Best New Artist
Alex Warren – WINNER
Ella Langley
Gigi Perez
Lola Young
Sombr
The Marías
Best Pop Artist
Ariana Grande
Charli XCX
Justin Bieber
Lorde
Miley Cyrus
Sabrina Carpenter -WINNER
Tate McRae
MTV Push Performance of the Year, Presented by Bacardí® Rum
Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song
Damiano David – Next Summer
Dasha – Bye Bye Bye
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Jordan Adetunji – Kehlani
Katseye – Touch – WINNER
Lay Bankz – Graveyard
Leon Thomas – Yes It Is
Livingston – Shadow
Mark Ambor – Belong Together
Role Model – Sally, When the Wine Runs Out
Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Best Collaboration, Presented by Under Armour
Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs – Backup Plan (Stagecoach Official Music Video)
Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile – WINNER
Post Malone Featuring Blake Shelton – Pour Me a Drink
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Sunset Blvd
Lady Gaga earned four including Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars
Best Pop
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead – WINNER
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Best Hip-Hop
Doechii – Anxiety – WINNER
Drake – Nokia
Eminem Featuring Jelly Roll – Somebody Save Me
Glorilla Featuring Sexyy Red – Whatchu Kno About Me
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LL Cool J Featuring Eminem – Murdergram Deux
Travis Scott – 4×4
Best R&B
Chris Brown – Residuals
Leon Thomas & Freddie Gibbs – Mutt (Remix)
Mariah Carey – Type Dangerous – WINNER
PartyNextDoor – No Chill
Summer Walker – Heart of a Woman
SZA – Drive
The Weeknd & Playboi Carti – Timeless
Best Alternative
Gigi Perez – Sailor Song
Imagine Dragons – Wake Up
Lola Young – Messy
MGK & Jelly Roll – Lonely Road
Sombr – Back to Friends – WINNER
The Marías – Back to Me
Best Rock
Coldplay – All My Love – WINNER
Evanescence – Afterlife (From the Netflix Series “Devil May Cry”)
Green Day – One Eyed Bastard
Lenny Kravitz – Honey
Linkin Park – The Emptiness Machine
Twenty One Pilots – The Contract
Best Latin
Bad Bunny – Baile Inolvidable
J Balvin – Rio
Karol G – Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido
Peso Pluma – La Patrulla
Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos – Khé?
Shakira – Soltera – WINNER
Best K-Pop
Aespa – Whiplash
Jennie – Like Jennie
Jimin – Who
Jisoo – Earthquake
Lisa Featuring Doja Cat & Raye – Born Again – WINNER
Stray Kids – Chk Chk Boom
Rosé – Toxic Till the End
Best Afrobeats
Asake & Travis Scott – Active
Burna Boy Featuring Travis Scott – TaTaTa
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)
Rema – Baby (Is It A Crime)
Tems Featuring Asake – Get It Right
Tyla – Push 2 Start – WINNER
Wizkid Featuring Brent Faiyaz – Piece of My Heart
Best Country
Chris Stapleton – Think I’m in Love With You
Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood – I’m Gonna Love You
Jelly Roll – Liar
Lainey Wilson – 4x4xU
Megan Moroney – Am I Okay? – WINNER
Morgan Wallen – Smile
Best Album
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos
Kendrick Lamar – GNX
Lady Gaga – Mayhem
Morgan Wallen – I’m the Problem
Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet – WINNER
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Sabrina Carpenter earned three including Best Album for Short n’ Sweet
Best Long Form Video
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead – WINNER
Bad Bunny – Debí Tirar Más Fotos (Short Film)
Damiano David – Funny Little Stories
Mac Miller – Balloonerism
Miley Cyrus – Something Beautiful
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Video for Good
Burna Boy – Higher
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish – WINNER
Doechii – Anxiety
Eminem Featuring Jelly Roll – Somebody Save Me
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco – Younger and Hotter Than Me
Zach Hood Featuring Sasha Alex Sloan – Sleepwalking
Best Direction
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra – WINNER
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Best Art Direction
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra – WINNER
Lorde – Man of the Year
Miley Cyrus – End of the World
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Best Cinematography
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Miley Cyrus – Easy Lover
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Best Editing
Charli XCX – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish
Ed Sheeran – Sapphire
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie) – WINNER
Tate McRae earned her first two Moon Persons
Best Choreography
Doechii – Anxiety – WINNER
FKA twigs – Eusexua
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Tyla – Push 2 Start
Zara Larsson – Pretty Ugly
Best Visual Effects
Ariana Grande – Brighter Days Ahead
Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
Rosé & Bruno Mars – Apt.
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild – WINNER
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie)
The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow
Best Group
Aespa
All Time Low
Backstreet Boys
Blackpink – WINNER
Coldplay
Evanescence
Fuerza Regida
Grupo Frontera
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Katseye
The Marías
My Chemical Romance
Seventeen
Stray Kids
Twenty One Pilots
Song of the Summer
Addison Rae – Headphones On
Alex Warren – Ordinary
Benson Boone – Mystical Magical
BigXthaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman – All the Way
Chappell Roan – The Subway
Demi Lovato – Fast
Doja Cat – Jealous Type
Huntr/x – Golden
Jessie Murph – Blue Strips
Justin Bieber – Daisies
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea – Shake It to the Max (Fly) (Remix)
Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae – What I Want
Ravyn Lenae Featuring Rex Orange County – Love Me Not
Sabrina Carpenter – Manchild
Sombr – 12 to 12
Tate McRae – Just Keep Watching (From F1® the Movie) – WINNER
MTV Video Vanguard Award: Mariah Carey – WINNER
Mariah Carey earned her first ever VMA as she was honored with Video Vanguard
Latin Icon Award: Ricky Martin – WINNER
Rock The Bells Visionary Award: Busta Rhymes – WINNER