2023 MTV VMAs: See all the showstopping looks from Taylor Swift, Shakira and more

See all the looks from music's biggest stars at this year's VMAs.

ByAngeline Jane Bernabe via logo
September 12, 2023, 9:18 PM

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards drew some of the biggest stars in music to the pink carpet ahead of the awards show.

Olivia Rodrigo was one of the first artists of the evening to arrive. The "Vampire" singer wore a silver, shimmering floor-length gown.

Stars who also hit the carpet included Shakira, who arrived in a gold floor length gown, Selena Gomez in a red gown with floral details and Taylor Swift, who opted for a black dress with silver details.

See some of the pink carpet looks from the evening below:

Shakira

PHOTO: Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters
PHOTO: Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTV

Selena Gomez

PHOTO: Selena Gomez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Selena Gomez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Taylor Swift

PHOTO: Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Olivia Rodrigo

PHOTO: Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Megan Thee Stallion

PHOTO: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Demi Lovato

PHOTO: Demi Lovato attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept.12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Demi Lovato attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept.12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Karol G

PHOTO: Karol G attends the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept. 12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Karol G attends the 2023 Video Music Awards at Prudential Center, Sept. 12, 2023, in Newark, N.J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV

Anitta

PHOTO: Anitta attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Anitta attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Saweetie

PHOTO: Saweetie attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Saweetie attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Nicki Minaj

PHOTO: Nicki Minaj arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Nicki Minaj arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Cardi B and Offset

PHOTO: Rapper Cardi B and husband rapper Offset kiss as they arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., on Sept. 12, 2023.
Rapper Cardi B and husband rapper Offset kiss as they arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., on Sept. 12, 2023.
Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images

Jimbo

PHOTO: Jimbo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jimbo attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jamie Mccarthy/WireImage via Getty Images

Kaliii

PHOTO: Kaliii arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Kaliii arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards, Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

TOMORROW X TOGETHER

PHOTO: (L-R) Yeonjun, Huening Kai, Beomgyu, Kang Taehyun and Soobin of TOMORROW X TOGETHER attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
(L-R) Yeonjun, Huening Kai, Beomgyu, Kang Taehyun and Soobin of TOMORROW X TOGETHER attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV

Stephen Sanchez

PHOTO: Stephen Sanchez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Stephen Sanchez arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Bebe Rexha

PHOTO: Bebe Rexha attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Bebe Rexha attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV

Coco Jones

PHOTO: Coco Jones arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Coco Jones arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes

PHOTO: (L-R) Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
(L-R) Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV

Måneskin

PHOTO: Maneskin attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Maneskin attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars

PHOTO: (L-R) Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
(L-R) Shannon Leto and Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Sabrina Carpenter

PHOTO: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV

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Ashanti

PHOTO: Ashanti attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Ashanti attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTV

Reneé Rapp

PHOTO: Reneé Rapp attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Reneé Rapp attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Madelyn Cline

PHOTO: Madelyn Cline attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Madelyn Cline attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Dixie D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio

PHOTO: Dixie D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Dixie D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

Dove Cameron

PHOTO: Dove Cameron attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Dove Cameron attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, N. J.
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for MTV

GloRilla

PHOTO: GloRilla attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
GloRilla attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, N. J., Sept. 12, 2023.
Andrew Kelly/Reuters

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