32 Times Celebrities Wore The Most Daring Outfits To The MTV Movie And Television Awards
These celebrities have gone out of their way to serve you some daring looks.
Some celebrity red carpet looks are polished, and others are built to get people talking. The MTV Movie and Television Awards have delivered plenty of the second kind, with stars showing up in outfits that pushed style, shape, and sheer boldness to the edge.
From metallic suits and dramatic trains to cutouts, feathers, and head-turning accessories, these looks made the awards show feel like a fashion playground. Some were glamorous, some were playful, and some were so daring they practically stole the spotlight from the event itself.
Here are 32 celebrity outfits from the MTV Movie and Television Awards that still stand out. Read on.
1. Kendall Jenner sported strappy, thigh-high DSquared2 heels at the 2016 awards
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic2. Tommy Dorfman wore a grey blazer and skirt with high black socks
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Some looks were made to be remembered.
4. Tana Mongeau figured out how to make $1 look like a million dollars
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5. Mike Posner looked cool with his funky headpiece and red suit
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6. Lady Gaga, the Mother Monster, wore her Alexander McQueen dress
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7. Farrah Abraham donned a Bollywood-inspired look at the 2017 ceremony
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8. Keiynan Lonsdale brought his fashion A-game with this sophisticated boho ensemble
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9. Gigi Gorgeous showcased her gold assemblages
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10. Lala Kent wore a sheer black ensemble for the event in 2019
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And then the outfits got even bolder.
11. The late Chadwick Boseman wore a denim tuxedo from the pre-spring 2019 collection by Off-White
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12. Zendaya looked dashing in a poofy August Getty dress
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13. Justina Valentine rocked a sassy jumpsuit and accentuated her long red locks
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14. Quincy Brown rocked a two-in-one suit at the 2018 show
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15. Tessa Thompson was a vision in red in a dress designed by Rosie Assoulin
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16. Tiffany Haddish, the host of the 2018 show, wore a silver gown with a tulle train
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17. Nick Cannon rocked a matching Louis Vuitton vest, mask, and sneakers
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There was no shortage of dramatic entrances here.
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18. Rebel Wilson chose to be angelic at the 2015 show
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19. Tracee Ellis Ross wore a color-block dress with vintage Neil Lane jewelry, Giuseppe Zanotti heels, and a Lee Savage clutch
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20. Amber Rose's crimson two-piece set showcased her figure
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21. Brett Dier channeled his inner Dark Knight at the 2019 awards
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22. Bai Ling wore a feathered skirt and dragon tail for the 2015 event
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23. Hailee Steinfeld chose to rock a netted skirt and sheer blouse
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24. Boots Riley donned his flannel tracksuit
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25. Redfoo was ready for the party with this outfit
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A few of these outfits went all in on the fun.
26. Baddie Winkle rocked a sequined fuchsia suit, tie, and platform sneakers
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27. Alyssa Edwards wore a short dress and a whimsical boa
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28. Jada Pinkett Smith glittered in a fully sequined silver suit
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29. Spice's daring look brightened everything up
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30. Victoria Pedretti dashed out in a two-in-one blazer
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31. Carrie Keegan wore her 'cute playful top' jumpsuit
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32. Annie Murphy wore a chic, sequined pantsuit
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With the amount of thought and work put into a particular outfit just to make it stand out, the least we can do is appreciate them. Some people even go so far as to create similar outfits for themselves.
All in all, just do what makes you happy, as long as it doesn’t harm others. Leave your thoughts about this daring look in the comments below.
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