43 of the craziest MTV 'Video Music Awards' outfits of all time

Gwen Stefani looked like a very pretty alien in 1998.

That same year, singer Marilyn Manson and actress Rose McGowan had an interesting couples look. McGowan's dress was barely there.

Lil Kim rocked one of her most daring looks in 1999.

Pink lived up to her name with this outrageous hair in 2000.

In 2001, the now defunct Destiny's Child showed off their Texas roots with fringed, matching outfits.

They later changed into these denim ensembles to present.

Midriffs were a serious trend in 2001 as displayed here by Lil' Kim, Mya, Christina Aguilera, and Pink.

That same year, Britney Spears performed her infamous snake dance as she sang "I'm a Slave 4 U."

Christina Aguilera continued the midriff trend in 2002, taking it to a whole new level.

Britney Spears wore a leather outfit as she presented Michael Jackson with a birthday cake, which he initially thought was an "artist of the millennium" award.

And the host Jimmy Fallon wore some interesting costumes, like this Robin-inspired getup.

In 2003, Lindsay Lohan was nearly unrecognizable.

That same year, Christina Aguilera walked the red carpet in a pink, feathery dress ...

... But changed into an '80s-themed costume for this memorable moment during the show.

In 2004, Jay Z and Beyoncé were still the golden couple. They married four years later.

That same year, Paris Hilton channeled her inner pageant queen.

Fergie was still a member of the Black Eyed Peas.

And Lil' Kim almost bared it all in a zebra-printed dress by designer Carlos Miele.

In 2005, Hulk Hogan brought his family as his dates to the show. The VH1 reality show "Hogan Knows Best" premiered that year.

During the show, Actress Eva Longoria presented in a bathing suit.

In 2006, Jennifer Lopez showcased a turtleneck dress and interesting matching head piece.

Britney Spears returned for a comeback in 2007, but it fell apart before our eyes.

Rihanna showed of her spiked short hair and took the stage in an edgy leotard for her 2008 performance of "Disturbia."

Host Russell Brand let his hair run wild that year.

In 2009, Lady Gaga arrived in a memorable black feathered outfit, but that wasn't her only crazy plan for the night.

During her performance of "Paparazzi," Gaga ended her performance smeared with "blood" to portray the idea that "fame kills."

And she didn't disappoint with her lacy, masked outfit to accept the best new artist award presented by Eminem.

But she didn't stop there. In 2010, Lady Gaga came emerged in this meat dress.

Katy Perry also changed multiple times during the 2011 VMA's but wore this to accept the video of the year award.

That same year, Nicki Minaj did not hold back with her intricate and colorful outfit.

Rebel Wilson, 2012's host, presented with The Weekend in, well, this.

Then Nicki Minaj wore this lace bodysuit to accept her best female video award for "Starships."

In 2013, Katy Perry walked the red carpet with Richard Simmons.

But Miley Cyrus really stole the show by arriving in this ...

... taking the stage in this ...

... and ending the show with this.

No one quite knew what to expect when Lady Gaga emerged wearing this all white outfit and square for her 2013 performance, but it lent itself to a number of costume changes.

Katy Perry and Riff Raff channeled Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in the all denim outfits they wore in 2014.

The 2015 VMA's were full of bright and crazy outfits, like Frankie Grande's glittery chest.

But nothing topped host Miley Cyrus. She changed into a number of outfits, like this one ...

... and this one ...

... and this one ...

... and this one. We can't wait to see what she wears next.