Lifestyle Style The Best Dressed Stars at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards Celebs rocked ruffles, sexy suits and glam gowns for music's big night. Catch up on all the must-see looks from the star-studded red carpet By Colleen Kratofil Colleen Kratofil Colleen Kratofil is a former style editor at PEOPLE. She left PEOPLE in 2022. People Editorial Guidelines Published on May 23, 2021 08:50PM EDT Close 01 of 18 Priyanka Chopra Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty is gleaming in a glittery gold crystal mesh Dolce & Gabbana gown featuring a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit and gold harness belt, which she accessorizes with gold ankle-strap sandals and almost 40 carats worth of Bulgari jewels. 02 of 18 Alicia Keys Rich Fury/Getty pops in a custom pink Valentino crop top, high-waisted pant and voluminous cape. 03 of 18 Gabrielle Union in an embellished low-cut white Prada gown, paired with a top-handle bag and sandals (also Prada) and Bulgari jewels. 04 of 18 Cynthia Erivo Todd Williamson/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty is spotted in her custom Carolina Herrera creation featuring tiered black and white ruffles, and shoes from Christian Louboutin's collaboration with Idris and Sabrina Dhowre Elba. 05 of 18 Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Rich Fury/Getty have a sexy date night in head-turning looks. Fox goes ultra-sexy in a risqué Mugler cutout design with ruched midi skirt with Jimmy Choo pumps, while Kelly wears a deconstructed Balmain tuxedo with unbuttoned and untucked shirt, plus Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons pearl choker, Tasaki earrings and necklace and a black tongue. 06 of 18 H.E.R. Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty looks red hot in her sequin embroidered Dior jumpsuit with her signature shades, plus peep-toe pumps. 07 of 18 Renée Elise Goldsberry Rich Fury/Getty shimmers in a gold lamé Dundas mini dress with asymmetrical ruffled neckline, Giuseppe Zanotti heels and Chopard jewelry. 08 of 18 Pink Pink. Rich Fury/Getty arrives for her big night (she's accepting the Icon Award) in a bubblegum pink draped pleated gown with matching drop earrings and rings by Anabela Chan. 09 of 18 Padma Lakshmi Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty dazzles in her embellished white Christian Siriano pantsuit, with a glittery Tyler Ellis clutch covered in Swarovski crystals and Jacquie Aiche lariat necklace and bodychain. 10 of 18 Saweetie Getty pumps up the volume in her Giambattista Valli Haute Couture strapless ballgown with layered, ruffled skirt, paired with Casadei rose gold pumps and jewels from Anabela Chan and Le Vian. 11 of 18 Nick Jonas Nick Jonas. Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty color coordinates in his three-piece green Fendi outfit, paired with black boots. 12 of 18 Tina Knowles-Lawson Todd Williamson/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty keeps it chic in a studded black suit with matching pumps. 13 of 18 Lena Waithe Rich Fury/Getty rocks a cool and crisp mint green double-breasted suit (custom by Richfresh) with green shirt underneath and white loafers. 14 of 18 Kathryn Hahn Todd Williamson/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty teams a silk satin Thom Browne corset with black trim with a pair of "mens' fit" trousers by the brand. 15 of 18 Kelsea Ballerini Rich Fury/Getty looks like a shining star in her celestial-print Nedo LBD with sheer accents, plus matching pumps and rings by JustDesi and Le Vian. 16 of 18 Kehlani Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty teams her bedazzled bra with a puff-sleeve cape and mermaid-style skirt, plus Bulgari necklaces and ring. 17 of 18 Gabby Barrett Todd Williamson/NBC/Getty brings the Goldmine vibes to the carpet in a Nicolas Jebran high-shine gown featuring a cape-like train and back bow, plus Stuart Weitzman heels. 18 of 18 Chelsea Handler Todd Williamson/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty looks sunny in her one-shoulder pale yellow tea-length dress with matching pointy-toe pumps.