22 of the most daring red carpet looks reality stars have worn

Erin McDowellJan 28, 2022, 21:05 IST

Holly Madison arrives at the 2010 Playboy's Playmate of the Year in Las Vegas on May 15, 2010.David Becker/WireImage/Getty Images

Reality TV stars are known for embracing drama both on and off the red carpet.
From the Kardashians to the cast of "Jersey Shore," these celebs aren't afraid to push boundaries.

Less than a year after "Jersey Shore" hit television screens, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards in a white mini dress.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi arrives at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.Gregg DeGuire/MTV/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In 2011, Snooki arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards in a low-cut dress with gold detailing.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Recently, Snooki proved her style is more elevated but just as daring.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attends the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards.Matt Winkelmeyer/2021 MTV Movie and TV Awards/Getty Images

In 2010, fellow "Jersey Shore" cast member Jenni "J-Woww" Farley arrived at an event wearing a graphic T-shirt and cut-off shorts.

Jenni "J-Woww" Farley arrives to host an evening at the Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel & Casino on September 24, 2010.Steven Lawton/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Farley's style has come a long way, as she showed in 2016.

Jenni "J-Woww" Farley attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.Nicholas Hunt/FilmMagic/Getty Images

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star NeNe Leakes attended the 2020 Rolling Stone Live event in Miami in a red-and-gold patterned outfit.

NeNe Leakes attends Rolling Stone Live Miami at SLS South Beach on February 1, 2020.Jason Kempin/Getty Images

"The Girls Next Door" star Holly Madison wore a barely there pink mini dress to attend Playboy's Playmate of the Year awards ceremony in 2010.

Holly Madison arrives at the 2010 Playboy's Playmate of the Year at The Palms Casino Resort on May 15, 2010.David Becker/WireImage/Getty Images

Tiffany "New York" Pollard attended a 2007 movie premiere wearing a low-cut mini dress.

Tiffany "New York" Pollard at the "This Christmas" premiere at the Cinerama Dome on November 12, 2007.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc/Getty Images

Paris Hilton, who starred on "The Simple Life," is famous for her daring fashion statements.

Paris Hilton arrives for the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect/Getty Images

Hilton's style has evolved a lot, but she still isn't afraid to wear daring outfits.

Paris Hilton attends Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show in October 2020.Jerritt Clark/Getty Images

Hilton looked like a fashionable disco ball at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.

Paris Hilton attends the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.Astrid Stawiarz/WireImage/Getty Images

Nicole Richie, who starred alongside Hilton on "The Simple Life," also wore daring looks on the red carpet during the early 2000s.

Nicole Richie in 2004.Chris Weeks/WireImage/Getty Images

To the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys, "Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness wore a dress with a mesh top and sequined skirt with a thigh-high slit.

Jonathan Van Ness attends the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

"Queer Eye" star Tan France is famous for his fashion know-how, and this bold look at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party proves it's deserved.

Tan France attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

To attend her first Met Gala, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian wore a head-to-toe floral gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2013 Met Gala.Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Kardashian also wore Givenchy to attend the LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala in 2015.

Kim Kardashian attends the LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala in 2015.Jason Merritt/Getty Images

To attend the E! People's Choice Awards in 2018, Kardashian wore a sheer archival dress from Jean Paul Gaultier.

Kim Kardashian backstage during the 2018 E! People's Choice Awards.Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

The youngest Kardashian-Jenner sister, Kylie Jenner, turned heads in this bold look at the 2019 Met Gala.

Kylie Jenner attends the 2019 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner aren't the only "KUWTK" stars to go for daring looks on the red carpet.

Khloe Kardashian attends the 2016 Angel Ball.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Kendall Jenner wore a sheer black gown over high-waisted black undergarments to attend a Longchamp event in Paris in 2018.

Kendall Jenner attends the Longchamp 70th Anniversary Celebration at Opera Garnier on September 11, 2018.Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images

To attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Jenner wore a striking gown with waist-high slits and a halter neckline.

Kendall Jenner attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Jenner arrived at the 2021 Met Gala wearing a sheer gown by Givenchy.

Kendall Jenner attends the 2021 Met Gala.John Shearer/WireImage

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