18 fashion faux pas celebrities have made at awards shows

Victoria MontaltiApr 2, 2022, 02:16 IST

Nicki Minaj performing at the MTV Video Music Awards when her costume busted open on August 24, 2014.Kevin Mazur/MTV1415/Getty Images

Celebrities and entertainers have made many fashion faux pas on red carpets and at award shows.
Some have worn looks that are too sheer, or they have accidentally flashed paparazzi and audiences.

Barbra Streisand didn't realize her jumpsuit was see-through under camera flashes at the Oscars in 1969.

Barbra Streisand attending the 41st Academy Awards in a sheer ensemble on April 14, 1969.Fotos International/Getty Images

Geri Halliwell revealed a bit too much when accepting an award with the Spice Girls at the Brit Awards in 1997.

The Spice Girls onstage at the Brit Awards when Gerri Hall's dress fell down on February 24, 1997.Mirrorpix/Getty Images

In 1997, Jenny McCarthy unknowingly wore a Valentino gown backwards at the Academy Awards.

Jenny McCarthy attending the 69th Academy Awards in a dress worn backwards on March 24, 1997.Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images

Rose McGowan made the 1998 VMAs red carpet her own in an empowering and revealing dress.

Rose McGowan attending the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards in a revealing dress on September 10, 1998.Barry King/Getty Images

Lindsay Lohan flashed paparazzi with a skin-toned slip and black underwear at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Lindsay Lohan attending the MTV Movie Awards and flashing her underwear on June 1, 2008.Ian West/PA Images/Getty Images

John Travolta wore casual denim to the prestigious Academy Awards in 2010.

John Travolta attending the 82nd Academy Awards and doing an outfit change on March 7, 2010.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Lady Gaga's 2010 VMAs meat dress was worn for more more than just shock value — it was also a political statement.

Lady Gaga attending the MTV Video Music Awards in a raw meat dress on September 12, 2010.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Hayden Panettiere's sheer dress showed off her nipple covers at the Golden Globes red carpet in 2011.

Hayden Panettiere attending 68th Golden Globe Awards in a sheer gown on January 16, 2011.Lester Cohen/Getty Images

Jennifer Lawrence's voluminous dress caused an iconic fall at the 2013 Academy Awards.

Jennifer Lawrence attending the 85th Academy Awards and falling on February 24, 2013.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

At the 2014 VMAs, Nicki Minaj's dress wouldn't zip up so she had to hold it to avoid flashing everyone.

Nicki Minaj performing at the MTV Video Music Awards when her costume busted open on August 24, 2014.Kevin Mazur/MTV1415/Getty Images

Madonna took a tumble when her heavy cape was tied too tightly around her neck at the 2015 Brits.

Madonna performing at the Brit Awards and falling on February 25, 2015.Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Miley Cyrus accidentally flashed when she was filmed changing into her final look backstage at the 2015 VMAS.

Miley Cyrus hosted the MTV Video Music Awards and flashed the camera before changing into this look on August 30, 2015.Jeff Kravitz/MTV1415/Getty Images

At the 2016 People's Choice Awards, Leslie Mann broke Dakota Johnson's zipper onstage.

Dakota Johnson onstage at the 42nd People's Choice Awards with her top unzipped on January 6, 2016.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Chrissy Teigen laughed it off when her 2016 VMAs dress revealed her crotch at some angles.

Chrissy Teigen attending the American Music Awards and flashing her crotch on November 20, 2016.Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images

Sarah Hyland's shapewear peeked through her dress cutout at the 2017 Emmys.

Sarah Hyland attending the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards with her Spanx showing on September 17, 2017.John Shearer/Getty Images

Lily-Rose Depp wore a fully sheer and revealing look at the 2020 BAFTAs.

Lily-Rose Depp attending the 73rd British Academy Film Awards in a sheer dress on February 2, 2020.NurPhoto/Getty Images

Selena Gomez had a wardrobe malfunction and made a fashion faux pas all in the same night at the 2022 SAG Awards.

Selena Gomez attending the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards after falling (left) and presenting barefoot (right) on February 27, 2022.Jay L. Clendenin/Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Most recently, during the 2022 Oscars ceremony, cameras had to censor Venus Williams' exposed nipple.

Venus Williams attended the 94th Academy Awards and flashed the camera on air on March 27, 2022.Mike Coppola/Getty Images

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