By Morgan Klosterman
2:33 PM PDT, September 12, 2023
From Megan Thee Stallion to Oliva Rodrigo, the stars came out in droves to pose and perform at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The big event was held at the Prudential Center on Sept. 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.
Check out the stylish celebs who hit up the VMAs pink carpet!
Jimbo
![Jimbo](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1660991772.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The RuPaul's Drag Race winner wears a pink a feather dress with a horn crown on the pink carpet.
Timbaland and Guest
![Timbaland and guest](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677155948.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The iconic rapper and producer shows up with a date to the MTV VMAs pink carpet.
Ric Wilson
The musical artist makes his way down the pink carpet.
Kandy Muse
![Kandy Muse](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1661283032%20%281%29.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 8 runner-up shines in a silver corset at the 2023 MTV VMAs.
Kathy and Nicky Hilton
![Kathy Hilton and Nicky Hilton](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677021297.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The mother-daughter duo dazzle on the pink carpet as Nicky wears a brown beaded dress and Kathy wears a lacey cape and bustier by alice + olivia.
Chloe Bailey
![Chloe Bailey](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677155409%20%281%29.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer wears a navy gown as she stuns on the pink carpet.
GloRilla
![GloRilla](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677157085.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper wears a black dress with a square silver embellishment in the front.
Diddy and Janice Combs
![Diddy and his mother, Janice Combs](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677125356.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper and his mother look fabulous and elegant on the carpet ahead of the VMAs.
Rita Ora
![Rita Ora](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677140067.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer sports glitter boots and a black gown with attached gloves on the sleeves.
Shakira
![Shakira](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677079681.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer shines in her metallic dress on the pink carpet in New Jersey.
Ashanti
![Ashanti](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677071354.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer wears a shimmery dress with a green leopard top to the VMAs. She also accessorizes with a clutch purse that features a photo of her and boyfriend Nelly.
Lil Nas X
![Lil Nas X](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1661167596.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in a lace white dress with a feather hat on Sept. 12 in Newark, New Jersey.
Ice Spice
![Ice Spice](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677071131.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper wears a white see-though dress with a lace-up front to the MTV VMA's.
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini
![Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677048122.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The cute couple matches in red for the MTV VMAs.
Taylor Swift
![Taylor Swift](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677012824.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer makes her way to the pink carpet with buttons down the front of her dress on Sept. 12 in Newark, New Jersey,
Nicki Minaj
![Nicki Minaj at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards pink carpet on Sept. 12.](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/Nicki_Minaj_GettyImages-1677005942.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper makes it to the pink carpet in all pink with a beautiful veil on Sept. 12.
Selena Gomez
![Selena Gomez](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676985768.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer and actress stuns in a red sparkly dress on the pink carpet.
Emily Ratajkowski
![Emily Ratajkowski](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1677015708%20%281%29.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The model-actress wears a strappy and flowy green dress to the MTV VMAs in New Jersey.
Don Toliver
![Don Toliver](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676880281.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer-songwriter and rapper wears a red suit to the pink carpet.
Sasha Colby
![Sasha Colby](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676878018.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The RuPaul's Drag Race star stuns in a black dress at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
Kaliii
![Kaliii](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676919023.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper wears an orange gown on the pink carpet.
Cardi B and Offset
![Offset and Cardi B](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676920094.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The power couple pack on the PDA on the pink carpet.
Stray Kids
![Stray Kids](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676852782.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The South Korean boy band attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Sept.12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.
Fresh X Reckless
![Fresh X Reckless](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676852704.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The New Orleans duo group shows up to the MTV VMAs on Sept. 12 in Newark, New Jersey.
Doja Cat
![Doja Cat](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676774347.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper steps out in cobwebs just in time for Halloween.
Saweetie
![Saweetie](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1660818522.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper matches the carpet in her all-pink look.
Rachel Smith
![Rachel Smith](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1660814978.jpeg?width=1024&quality=80)
ET's correspondent is seen at the MTV VMAs pink carpet dazzling in red on Sept. 12 in Newark, New Jersey.
Olivia Rodrigo
![Olivia Rodrigo](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676814567.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The singer poses on the pink carpet in a silver dress.
Megan Thee Stallion
![Megan Thee Stallion](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2023-09/GettyImages-1676814026.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
The rapper slays in her sheer black dress while posing on the pink carpet.