The 40 wildest outfits celebrities have worn to the Grammy Awards over the years

Megan Willett-Wei,Amanda KrauseMar 15, 2021, 20:11 IST

Lil Nas X attends the 2020 Grammys.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The annual Grammy Awards honor the best artists within the music industry.
On the red carpet, celebrities tend to wear eye-catching and sometimes wild ensembles.
Stars like Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa, and Lady Gaga have worn sheer dresses, wild costumes, and more.

The Grammy Awards is the place for music's biggest stars to show off their unique styles on the red carpet.

But some stars make bolder statements with their looks than others.

From Lady Gaga's daring outfits to sheer dresses worn by Jennifer Lopez and Dua Lipa, here's a look at the wildest outfits celebrities have worn to the Grammy Awards over the years.

In 1999, Missy Elliot wore this white jacket and hat combo with feathers dangling from the sleeves.

Missy Elliot. Scott Gries/Getty Images

Perhaps the most unforgettable Grammy Awards outfit ever was Jennifer Lopez's plunging Versace dress in 2000.

Jennifer Lopez. Mike Blake/Reuters

The next year, Christina Aguilera decided to go for a daring cutout dress and cornrows in her hair.

Christina Aguilera. AP

Also at the 2001 Grammy Awards was the flawless Destiny's Child, bedecked in matching green lace outfits from Tina Knowles to accept their wins.

Destiny's Child. Jason Kirk/Getty Images

Toni Braxton accepted her 2001 Grammy Award for best female R&B vocal performance in a barely-there dress that took the concept of a thigh-high slit to another level.

Toni Braxton. AP

Toni Braxton accepted her 2001 Grammy Award for best female R&B vocal performance in a barely-there dress that took the concept of a thigh-high slit to another level.

Lil' Kim rocked the 2002 Grammy Awards with a belt, cropped blouse, and red leather outfit while holding a Chanel motorcycle helmet above her head.

Lil' Kim. REUTERS/Adrees Latif

Alicia Keys went with a see-through veil outfit with jeans and a white tank top in 2002.

Alicia Keys. AP

Eve rocked a fringed black miniskirt with ties and a striped top with a long tail.

Eve. AP

In 2003, Avril Lavigne arrived with a message to share.

The musician accessorized with a shiny top hat and skull-shaped belt. SGranitz/Getty Images

Mary J. Blige was bedecked in head-to-toe yellow at the 2004 Grammy Awards.

Mary J. Blige. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Kanye West went '80s old school in his purple jacket, white gloves, and chrome sunglasses at the 2006 Grammy Awards.

Kanye West. AP

OK Go showed up to the 2007 Grammys dressed like... this.

OK Go. AP Images

When MIA wore a sheer top with polka dot details to attend the 2009 Grammy Awards.

MIA. AP

In 2010, Lady Gaga walked the red carpet with bright yellow hair and a trippy, celestial ensemble.

Lady Gaga. Associated Press

The next year at the 2011 Grammys, Lady Gaga arrived in an egg pod.

Lady Gaga is in there somewhere. Shutterstock / s_bukley

She later emerged from the pod for her stage performance in this space cowboy getup.

Lady Gaga performing. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Also in 2011, Katy Perry wore an iridescent dress with a sparkly top and a pair of wings.

Katy Perry. AP

Fergie chose a bright orange, see-through dress with black underwear in 2012.

Fergie. AP

Nicki Minaj made quite the entrance that same year with a pretend Pope and a dress that looked like it was like something out of "The Handmaid's Tale."

Nicki Minaj with a fake pope. AP

Red Foo, the front-man of electronic-pop duo LMFAO, chose to pair a velvet blazer with shorts at the 2013 awards.

He accessorized with a jeweled camera necklace and bright white glasses. Jeff Vespa/Getty Images

In 2014, Pharrell Williams became a viral sensation for wearing this hat.

Pharrell Williams. AP

Katy Perry, on the other hand, took the theme of the night literally.

Her dress was designed by Valentino. Wally Skalij/Getty Images

Rihanna wore a gigantic, princess-like gown in 2015.

Rihanna. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Meanwhile, Madonna wore an unforgettable matador-inspired getup that same year.

Madonna. AP

Arguably the only look more daring than Madonna's in 2015 was the ensemble worn by Joy Villa.

She accessorized with a headpiece made from the same material as her dress. Jeff Vespa/Getty Images

Lady Gaga makes the list one more time for when she wore an out-of-this-world costume to honor David Bowie in 2016.

Lady Gaga. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

CeeLo Green wore head-to-toe gold at the 2017 ceremony.

CeeLo really took it to the next level here. Frazer Harrison/Getty

Lady Gaga makes the list for a fourth time with this jaw-dropping 2017 look. This leather ensemble was designed by Alex Ulichny.

Lady Gaga. Getty Images

Cardi B turned heads at the 2018 Grammys, wearing a textured, tiered dress with a wing-like silhouette by the Saudi Arabian designer Ashi.

Cardi B. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS

Pink also showed up in a head-turning gown last year.

She was nominated in the best pop solo performance category. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Cardi B arrived at the 2019 Grammy Awards wearing a pearl-covered gown that made her look like she was emerging from a shell.

She posed alongside Offset on the red carpet. Jordan Strauss/AP

Kylie Jenner arrived fashionably late wearing a baby-pink Balmain couture suit.

Jenner attended the awards show in support of her boyfriend Travis Scott. Jordan Strauss/AP

Katy Perry was the third star to wear a bold pink dress to the 2019 Grammys.

The strapless top of her dress extended into a structured skirt with ruffle detailing. Jordan Strauss/AP

Joy Villa made a political statement in a dress inspired by Donald Trump at the 2019 Grammys.

Villa has worn multiple Trump-inspired dresses on the red carpet. Jordan Strauss/AP

Billy Porter dazzled on the 2020 Grammys red carpet in a blue jumpsuit with crystal fringe on each pant leg.

Billy Porter attends the 2020 Grammys. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Lil Nas X attended in a neon-pink suit with sharp shoulder pads.

Lil Nas X attends the 2020 Grammys. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Joy Villa returned to the red carpet in a Trump 2020 dress.

Joy Villa attends the 2020 Grammys. Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Doja Cat paired a modern mullet with a plunging neckline and feather skirt.

Doja Cat at the 2021 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur / Contributor / Getty Images

Noah Cyrus opted for a cream-colored gown with a giant fabric arch that extended above her head.

Noah Cyrus at the 2021 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur / Contributor / Getty Images

Dua Lipa lit up the red carpet in a sparkling, semi-sheer butterfly dress with bold cutouts.

Dua Lipa at the 2021 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

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The 40 wildest outfits celebrities have worn to the Grammy Awards over the years

In 1999, Missy Elliot wore this white jacket and hat combo with feathers dangling from the sleeves.

Perhaps the most unforgettable Grammy Awards outfit ever was Jennifer Lopez's plunging Versace dress in 2000.

The next year, Christina Aguilera decided to go for a daring cutout dress and cornrows in her hair.

Also at the 2001 Grammy Awards was the flawless Destiny's Child, bedecked in matching green lace outfits from Tina Knowles to accept their wins.

Toni Braxton accepted her 2001 Grammy Award for best female R&B vocal performance in a barely-there dress that took the concept of a thigh-high slit to another level.

Lil' Kim rocked the 2002 Grammy Awards with a belt, cropped blouse, and red leather outfit while holding a Chanel motorcycle helmet above her head.

Alicia Keys went with a see-through veil outfit with jeans and a white tank top in 2002.

Eve rocked a fringed black miniskirt with ties and a striped top with a long tail.

In 2003, Avril Lavigne arrived with a message to share.

Mary J. Blige was bedecked in head-to-toe yellow at the 2004 Grammy Awards.

Kanye West went '80s old school in his purple jacket, white gloves, and chrome sunglasses at the 2006 Grammy Awards.

OK Go showed up to the 2007 Grammys dressed like... this.

When MIA wore a sheer top with polka dot details to attend the 2009 Grammy Awards.

In 2010, Lady Gaga walked the red carpet with bright yellow hair and a trippy, celestial ensemble.

The next year at the 2011 Grammys, Lady Gaga arrived in an egg pod.

She later emerged from the pod for her stage performance in this space cowboy getup.

Also in 2011, Katy Perry wore an iridescent dress with a sparkly top and a pair of wings.

Fergie chose a bright orange, see-through dress with black underwear in 2012.

Nicki Minaj made quite the entrance that same year with a pretend Pope and a dress that looked like it was like something out of "The Handmaid's Tale."

Red Foo, the front-man of electronic-pop duo LMFAO, chose to pair a velvet blazer with shorts at the 2013 awards.

In 2014, Pharrell Williams became a viral sensation for wearing this hat.

Katy Perry, on the other hand, took the theme of the night literally.

Rihanna wore a gigantic, princess-like gown in 2015.

Meanwhile, Madonna wore an unforgettable matador-inspired getup that same year.

Arguably the only look more daring than Madonna's in 2015 was the ensemble worn by Joy Villa.

Lady Gaga makes the list one more time for when she wore an out-of-this-world costume to honor David Bowie in 2016.

CeeLo Green wore head-to-toe gold at the 2017 ceremony.

Lady Gaga makes the list for a fourth time with this jaw-dropping 2017 look. This leather ensemble was designed by Alex Ulichny.

Cardi B turned heads at the 2018 Grammys, wearing a textured, tiered dress with a wing-like silhouette by the Saudi Arabian designer Ashi.

Pink also showed up in a head-turning gown last year.

Cardi B arrived at the 2019 Grammy Awards wearing a pearl-covered gown that made her look like she was emerging from a shell.

Kylie Jenner arrived fashionably late wearing a baby-pink Balmain couture suit.

Katy Perry was the third star to wear a bold pink dress to the 2019 Grammys.

Joy Villa made a political statement in a dress inspired by Donald Trump at the 2019 Grammys.

Billy Porter dazzled on the 2020 Grammys red carpet in a blue jumpsuit with crystal fringe on each pant leg.

Lil Nas X attended in a neon-pink suit with sharp shoulder pads.

Joy Villa returned to the red carpet in a Trump 2020 dress.

Doja Cat paired a modern mullet with a plunging neckline and feather skirt.

Noah Cyrus opted for a cream-colored gown with a giant fabric arch that extended above her head.

Dua Lipa lit up the red carpet in a sparkling, semi-sheer butterfly dress with bold cutouts.