The MTV Video Music Awards, also known as the VMAs, returned last night, with many a memorable moment throughout the evening.  LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow co-hosted the awards show, and Harlow opened up the night with a performance of First Class, in which he surprised the crowd by bringing out none other than Fergie. There were also performances from Lizzo, Minaj (who took home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award), the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and so many more. And let’s not forget Taylor Swift, who took home three major awards, including Video of the Year, and announced she’s releasing a new album on October 21.
Aside from the actual performances, the VMAs also gave us some A+ red carpet fashion. The awards show always brings out more daring, adventurous and just straight up fun sartorial moments from all your favorite celebs, and the 2022 VMAs did not disappoint. Below, see our favorite looks from the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.
Chloe Bailey at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
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Lili Reinhart at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images)
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Becky G at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
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Taylor Swift in Oscar de la Renta
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Taylor Swift attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Lizzo in Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Lizzo attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Dixie DAmelio at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images)
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Sabrina Carpenter in Moschino
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Nessa Barrett attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Avril Lavigne attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Bebe Rexha in Vivienne Westwood
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Bebe Rexha attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Ashley Graham attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Lil Nas X attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
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Latto at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Jack Harlow attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Conan Gray in Harris Reed
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Conan Gray attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage)
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Anthony Kiedis, Flea and Chad Smith
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: (L-R) Anthony Kiedis, Flea and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers attend the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Tate McCrae arrives at 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gotham/WireImage)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Khalid attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Dove Cameron in Paco Rabanne
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Dove Cameron attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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Dylan O’Brien at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
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Anitta in Schiaparelli Couture
Anitta at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Variety via Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 28: Doechii attends the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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