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2021 American Music Awards: Ranking the 26 Best Looks of the Night

This year at the American Music Awards, the stars came dressed to impress at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Cardi B, the second female rapper in history…

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Chlöe attends the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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This year at the American Music Awards, the stars came dressed to impress at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Hosted by Cardi B, the second female rapper in history to do so following Queen Latifah back in 1995.

26. Zoe Wees

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Zoe Wees' fiery hair popped from her all-white outfit.


25. Givēon

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Givēon kept it simple in all black, with front-zipper detailing going through his pants.


24. Iann Dior

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Iann Dior looked really edgy on the red carpet, with his graphic shorts suit.


23. J.B. Smoove and Shahidah Omar

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Funnyman J.B. Smoove always looks sharp on the red carpet, while Shahidah Omar "shined" in her skinsuit.


22. Casie Colson Baker and Machine Gun Kelly

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MGK brought his daughter to the red carpet and the father-daughter duo looked like rockstars in all black, with MGK adding hardware to his top.


21. Måneskin

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Eyeliner, check. Great hair, check. Matching suits, check. Maneskin looked like true rock stars.


20. Tainy

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We are loving Tainy's oversized suit and cool animal print shoes.


19. Liza Koshy

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Liza Koshy looks like a human parasol -- in a good way! What an interesting dress!


18. Olivia Rodrigo

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Olivia Rodrigo looked like a glam mermaid, wearing a semi-sheer iridescent dress with feathery trim.


17. JoJo Siwa

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JoJo Siwa debuted her first grown-up look we've ever seen her in! She looked fantastic at the AMAs in black.


16. Gunna

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Gunna wore a red carpet of his own in suit form, looking so fashionable for fall.


15. Cardi B

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Host Cardi B had many looks throughout the night, and she channeled her inner Phantom of the Opera with this haunting golden mask and veil sleeves.


14. Halle Bailey

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Halle Bailey in shades of brown looked stunning in crushed velvet.


13. Diplo

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Diplo went for a color we don't see men rocking too often, paired with some leather animal print shoes.


12. Billy Porter

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We always look forward to what Billy Porter shows up in and he doesn't disappoint. Wearing all blue, Billy is ready for the rain with his umbrella hat.


11. Bad Bunny

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Bad Bunny came to the AMAs icy, wearing minty greens and white.


10. Madelyn Cline

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Actress Madelyn Cline looks fantastic in her cutout black dress, paired with leather gloves.


9. Erica Banks

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Erica Banks wore a beautiful mint green corset dress at the AMAs.


8. Kali Uchis 1st Look

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Kali Uchis kept it dark and sexy in this leather ensemble.


7. Kali Uchis 2nd Look

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Kali Uchis changed into this sweet and sexy satin look.


6. Coi Leray

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Coi Leray bared it all on the red carpet in this sparkly gown. She took a risk, but she looks amazing.


5. BTS

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50 Shades of BTS -- the handsome members wore all different shades of grey. Please catch us as we faint from their beauty.


4. Chlöe

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Chlöe dressed like the superstar she is, in a black cutout gown.


3. Winnie Harlow

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Winnie Harlow rocked this beaded look! We are obsessed!!!


2. Rachel Zegler

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Rachel Zegler's layered black and white gown was the most elegant look of the night!


1. JoJo

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JoJo is glowing! She looked absolutely stunning in this silver gown.

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.