Hilary Duff dazzles in plunging metallic dress alongside Nikki Glaser and Teyana Taylor as they lead best dressed stars at the 2026 American Music Awards
Music’s biggest names delivered show-stopping fashion at the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet on Monday.
Hilary Duff, 38, shimmered in a metallic silver Rabanne dress with a plunging neckline at the star-studded ceremony, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada.
She rounded out the sizzling ensemble with open-toe silver heels, opting to wear her blonde hair cascading down in a sleek, straight style.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, 41, wowed in a cleavage-baring cream silk dress that showed off her legs.
Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, 35, had all eyes on her in a daring violet gown with a thigh-high leg slit.
The One Battle After Another star was joined by her daughters Junie, 10, and Rue Rose, five.
Hilary Duff, 38, and Nikki Glaser, 41, led the glamour at the 2026 American Music Awards red carpet on Monday
Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, 35, had all eyes on her in a daring violet gown with a thigh-high leg slit
Meanwhile, Queen Latifah donned a glamorous fuzzy white fur coat ahead of her hosting duties.
Model Haley Kalil sizzled in a sheer, white wet-look dress that perfectly hugged her figure.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper opted for an elegant black and white gown.
TV personality Mia Calabrese channeled Jennifer Lopez in a plunging green peacock dress reminiscent of the iconic Versace look the singer wore at the 2000 Grammys.
The Love Island alum JaNa Craig turned heads in a bright animal print maxi dress.
Singer Tinashe wowed in a bridal white lace off-the-shoulder Blumarine dress.
Actress Natalie Alyn Lind put on a leggy display in a bright yellow mini dress with pointed-toe heels and a matching clutch.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow and husband John Barlow were also in attendance.
Love Island USA beauty Amaya Espinal stunned in a revealing halter neck dress.
South Korean singer Rei Ami showed off her legs in a metallic mini dress, while comedian Hannah Berner was a bombshell in a red corset dress.
Duff shimmered in a metallic silver Rabanne dress with a plunging neckline at the star-studded ceremony, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Nevada
She commanded the red carpet in the eye-catching look
She rocked picture perfect glam
The dress highlighted her toned legs
Taylor paired her look with snakeskin heels
The dress was teamed with a matching long shawl
She was joined by her daughters Junie, 10, and Rue Rose, five
Chrissy Teigen joined her husband John Legend at the event
Teigen showed off her toned arms in an orange beaded gown
Queen Latifah donned a glamorous fuzzy white fur coat ahead of her hosting duties
The star was joined by her family at the event
Tinashe wowed in a bridal white lace off-the-shoulder Blumarine dress. Model Haley Kalil was one of the first to hit the red carpet, turning heads in a sheer, white wet-look dress
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jessi Draper opted for an elegant black and white gown
The reality TV star wore her brunette tresses in voluminous locks
Love Island USA beauty Amaya Espinal stunned in a revealing halter neck dress. Her fellow Love Island alum JaNa Craig turned heads in a bright animal print maxi dress
Actress Natalie Alyn Lind put on a leggy display in a bright yellow mini dress with pointed-toe heels and a matching clutch
Comedian Hannah Berner was a bombshell in a red corset dress
TV personality Mia Calabrese channeled Jennifer Lopez in a plunging green peacock dress reminiscent of the iconic Versace look the singer wore at the 2000 Grammys
Lindsay Price looked glamorous in a strapless sheer black dress
South Korean singer Rei Ami showed off her legs in a metallic mini dress. Kirsy Lovett opted for a pink and black bustier top with a fringe skirt
Mariah the Scientist flashed her toned midriff
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow and husband John Barlow were also in attendance
Gymnast Jordan Chiles was casually cool in a sparkling blouse and slacks
Billy Idol, who will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music, showed off his rocker style on the red carpet
The White Wedding hitmaker opted for a pop of color in a bright fushia shirt
Lara Raj, Sophia Laforteza, Megan Skiendiel, Daniela Avanzini and Yoonchae Jeung of KATSEYE were also present
Kirsy Lovett opted for a pink and black bustier top with a fringe skirt.
Gymnast Jordan Chiles was casually cool in a sparkling blouse and slacks.
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac were joined by daughters Liliana Rzeznik and Hana Takac.
Busta Rhymes mixed textures on the carpet, pairing a crisp white shirt featuring a floral adornment with edgy black leather pants.
First time nominee Sombr showed off his effortlessly cool style and was joined by his mom Bennah Serfaty at the event.
Country hunk Riley Green wore a denim suit and a tan cowboy hat.
Colombian rapper Maluma looked sharp in a grey suit.
Rapper Ludacris kept it cool in a brown leather suit and sneakers.
The 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) will be hosted by Queen Latifah.
Pop icon Taylor Swift leads the nominations with a huge eight nods in categories including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl.
Swift holds the all-time record for the most AMA wins, with 40 trophies, and will be set to add to that impressive total on the night.
First time nominee Sombr, who landed seven nods, showed off his effortlessly cool style
He was joined by his mom Bennah Serfaty
Country hunk Riley Green wore a denim suit and a tan cowboy hat
Rapper Ludacris kept it cool in a brown leather suit and sneakers
Colombian rapper Maluma looked sharp in a grey suit
French DJ David Guetta wore a silk blue shirt and pants
Busta Rhymes mixed textures on the carpet, pairing a crisp white shirt featuring a floral adornment with edgy black leather pants
Josie Stevens and Steve Stevens made a striking pair
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik (R) and bassist Robby Takac (L) were joined by daughters Liliana Rzeznik and Hana Takac
New Kids on the Block had a reunion with Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight hitting the red carpet together
Dawn Richardson, Roger Rocha, Linda Perry and Christa Hillhouse of 4 Non Blondes joined forces as they posed together at the event
The Anti-Hero hitmaker is also nominated in the Best Music Video and Best Pop Song categories for The Fate of Ophelia, Song of the Summer for Elizabeth Taylor, Best Female Pop Artist and Best Pop Album categories.
If Swift wins all eight of her categories, she will tie both Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston for the most wins in one night.
Swift’s protegee Sabrina Carpenter has landed seven nominations, and will face off against her mentor in several major categories, with her hit Manchild and successful album, Man’s Best Friend recognized.
Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, and Sombr have all also landed seven nominations each, while Ordinary hitmaker Alex Warren and Lady Gaga have scored six nods.
First-time nominees include Sombr, Dean, Warren, Katseye, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, PinkPantheress, Raye, Role Model, Sienna Spiro and Tate McRae.
Katseye, The Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Billy Idol, and New Kids on the Block are among the star-studded performers list.
The list of presenters includes Alysa Liu, Hilary Duff, John Legend, Jason Derulo, Lisa Rinna, Ludacris, Mariah the Scientist, Matt Rife, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs, Melanie Martinez, Nikki Glaser, and Paula Abdul.
Idol will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to rock music. He joins fellow music icons Diana Ross and Rod Stewart as a recipient of the award.
Pop icon Taylor Swift leads the AMA 2026 nominations with a huge eight nods in categories including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for The Fate of Ophelia and Album of the Year for The Life of a Showgirl
Swift’s protegee Sabrina Carpenter has landed seven nominations, and will face off against her mentor in several major categories, with her hit Manchild and successful album, Man’s Best Friend recognized
Karol G will receive the International Artist Award of Excellence while Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker will be honored with the Veterans Voice Award in recognition of his support of military organizations.
The American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring the world’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases.
Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
The AMAs will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 starting at 8pmET/5pmPT.
