50th American Music Awards Best Dressed: From Mariah Carey's Schiaparelli gown to Kate Hudson's Fendi dress
The American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, which celebrated 50 years of pioneering music, iconic events, unforgettable performances, and rich pop-culture history, aired on Sunday, October 6. However, a few hours before the ceremony began, some of the greatest names in music were seen showing off their best evening wear on the red carpet, including sheer looks, a fuzzy Fendi dress, and a sleeveless latex number. Here are the 10 best-dressed celebrities at the American Music Awards (AMA) 50th Anniversary Special.
1. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey embraced classic Hollywood glamor at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special, donning a strapless Schiaparelli gown featuring a draped bodice and a floor-length train, per WWD. Her tight bustier dress had a half-moon neckline and was made of ecru satin and black velvet. Her look was accented with diamond-encrusted bracelets, earrings, and a striking necklace. Carey performed a medley of songs from her tenth album, 'The Emancipation of Mimi'.
2. Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson attended the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special wearing a strapless latex gown draped over a sheer top embellished with sparkling jewels. Her outfit had a floor-sweeping train linked to the sleeves resembling a cape and tight latex opera gloves. Hudson accessorized her look with rings by A Jaffe and Zydo, along with drop earrings from Anayah that matched her glittering collar.
3. Kate Hudson
Putting a cozy spin on red carpet attire, Kate Hudson opted for a fuzzy green gown from the fall 2023 collection by Fendi Couture. The high-neck dress embraced the fall trends of fuzzy textures and green hues. The singer and actress accessorized her sage green gown with open-toe heels, a gold David Yurman cuff, and huggie earrings adorned with diamonds.
4. Sheila E
Sheila looked stunning at the AMA 50th anniversary special wearing a matching white patterned blazer and shorts. She accessorized her outfit with a pair of white strapped footwear. The percussionist and Chaka Khan performed their 1978 hit 'I’m Every Woman' as the show neared its conclusion.
5. Nelly
Three-time AMA winner Nelly looked sporty with a trucker cap from the St Louis Cardinals, matching shorts, white Air Jordan sneakers, and a light gray sweater. He accessorized with striking bracelets, a gaudy chain, and enormous diamond earrings. Nelly concluded the hip-hop segment with a mashup of his famous songs, featuring Chingy, J-Kwon, and St Lunatics members.
6. Lance Bass
Lance Bass walked the red carpet in a stylish suit. The renowned singer and dancer, who gained fame as a member of *NSYNC, wore a teal tweed jacket paired with loose-fitting pants and a black button-down shirt. He was also spotted posing on the red carpet with AJ McLean, who effortlessly exuded style while sporting dark pants, silver glittering boots, and a black button-down shirt encrusted with sparkling rhinestones.
7. Stray Kids
Changbin, Seungmin, IN, Felix, Hyunjin, Lee Know, and Bang Chan of Stray Kids were also spotted arriving on the star-studded red carpet in coordinated, edgy-chic, and all-black costumes. One of them, Hyunjin, donned a black knit vest with black buttons and mesh details on the shoulders tucked into slick leather-like leggings. The K-pop sensation performed a brief excerpt of *NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' dance, which was followed by their own smash song, 'Chk Chk Boom'.
8. Liv Swearingen
Content creator Liv Swearingen looked beautiful in an embellished baby blue outfit. Liv opted for a baby blue pair of trousers along with a matching blazer with appliques scattered across it and feathery extras on her sleeves. She kept her look simple with a white top underneath the baby blue blazer and wore a pair of pink footwear.
9. Jordyn Woods
Jordyn Woods attended the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special donning a glittering silver Balmain minidress. The dress was fitted with long sleeves and a slouchy cowl neckline. Jordyn's look was completed by high-shine metallic silver Eva pumps from Ferragamo, a tiger-shaped clutch by Judith Leiber, and black opaque tights. The ex-BFF of Kylie Jenner flashed a huge diamond on her ring finger, stoking engagement rumors with her NBA player boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns.
10. Kane Brown
Kane Brown, 30, arrived at the star-studded event with an easy sense of style. The country artist wore white pants, a belt with an instrument design, and a beige knit cardigan. He maintained the minimalist look with a wristwatch and a brown belt.
