Every Dress Jennifer Lopez Has Worn for American Music Awards Red Carpets and Performances Through the Years

Lopez performed “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” in a Parisian-inspired ensemble against a Paris backdrop at the 28th AMAs in 2001. She wore a red and white striped, long-sleeved crop top paired with black pants featuring silver stud detailing at the waist. Her cropped pants featured a subtle flair. She completed the look with a black and white polka dot scarf tied around her neck, silver jewelry and shiny red knee-high heeled boots.

At the 2001 American Music Awards, Jennifer Lopez wore a short white wrap dress with cutout details, cinched at the waist. She paired the dress with an oversized white floppy hat and strappy gold heels.

Lopez performed her then-new single “Louboutins” in a boxing ring on-stage. She initially appeared in a black boxing robe adorned with gold glitter or studs around the hood and hem, which reached mid-thigh. She completed the look with black fingerless gloves resembling a boxer’s wrapped up hands and shimmering silver high-top sneakers.

Lopez’s 2009 performance featured an outfit change into a gold romper with black lace detailing and a thick laced belt. The bandeau-style top had gold trim and three black fabric strips over one shoulder. She completed the look with black high-top sneakers with silver shimmering accents.

In another change at the 2009 American Music Awards, Lopez’s boxer dancers dressed her in a gold look with a structured silhouette accentuating her hips. The skirt featured gold studded detailing and black stripes curving in from her waist on each side. The corset-like bodice had glittering details in front and a matte gold sheen on the sides, ending just below her chest under the bandeau-style top from the previous outfit. Appropriately, she wore bespoke lace Christian Louboutin booties for the “Louboutins” performance.

Jennifer Lopez wore a bespoke lace gown by Zuhair Murad the year she took home the award for Favorite Latin Music Artist. The floor-length black lace dress featured a small train and was designed to give the illusion of flowers climbing up her body. The dress was asymmetrical, covering one arm and leg while leaving the other side bare.

During her 2011 American Music Awards performance with Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez wore a dramatic caped leopard-print gown designed by Giambattista Valli. This dress was part of the fall 2011 couture collection and featured a strapless design with an ombré effect.

Shortly into the song, Lopez’s gown was dramatically removed to reveal a gold, fringe-covered bodystocking underneath. As the performance continued, the fringe was also removed.

Jennifer Lopez removed her gown during a 2011 American Music Awards performance to reveal a nude-hued bodysuit by DSquared2. The bodysuit was covered with strategically placed crystals as she performed “On the Floor” with Pitbull.

Jennifer Lopez’s glow-in-the-dark outfit at the 2011 American Music Awards, designed by David Koma, was a form-fitting bodysuit with glow-in-the-dark elements visible under stage lighting and strategically placed panels. She completed the look with strappy shoes. She wore the look while performing “her song “T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)” with will.i.am.

Before performing “Booty” with Iggy Azalea during the show, Jennifer Lopez walked the 2014 AMAs red carpet in a pale pink silk Reem Acra dress. The dress featured a halter neckline that crisscrossed the bodice, wrapping around to reveal cutouts on the torso. The skirt wrapped around her waist and gathered in the center, creating a draped effect. Lopez completed the look with shimmering, pointed-toe pumps.

Jennifer Lopez’s outfit at the 2018 American Music Awards, designed by Georges Chakra, featured a halter neckline with a V-shaped front. The sleeveless gown was made from chiffon and tulle and had an open back. The fitted bodice flowed into a long skirt with a thigh-high slit and a sweep-brush train. She completed the look with black sandal stilettos.

Lopez opened up the 2015 American Music Awards show in a bespoke DSquared2 bodysuit embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, topped with a tribal-print fur coat.

During her 2015 American Music Awards hosting duties, Lopez wore a tea-length fuchsia ombré dress by Michael Cinco, accented with Swarovski crystals. The look was completed with Neil Lane jewelry, adding extra sparkle to the look.

While hosting the 2015 American Music Awards, Lopez changed into a bespoke neutral Balmain design that featured daring cutouts and sheer elements. She paired the look with Christian Louboutin heels.

At the 2015 American Music Awards, Lopez made another wardrobe change from her Balmain dress to a gold, plunging gown by Julien Macdonald, accessorized with sparkling diamond earrings by Anne Sisteron. The gown featured a deep neckline and a shimmering finish.

Lopez wore a sheer black tulle kaftan dress designed by Zuhair Murad at the 2015 American Music Awards. The dress was entirely see-through, crafted from delicate black tulle fabric. It featured a loose, flowing silhouette. The outfit was accessorized with a sparkling star belt.

At the 2015 American Music Awards, Lopez changed into a long red dress by Zuhair Murad, featuring a sheer skirt and embroidered kisses on the bodice. She styled it with a messy ponytail and matching red lip.

At the 2015 American Music Awards, Lopez wore a yellow wide-leg, low-cut jumpsuit with a plunging by Michael Costello, featuring a metallic gold belt. The look was completed with a red lip, Vhernier cuff bracelet and Lana Jewelry “Crescent” earrings.

Toward the end of the 2015 American Music Awards show, Lopez opted a sheer gown with strategically placed silver beading on the torso and waist. The sheer dress featured a mermaid skirt with even more beading and shimmering detail.

Lopez embraced the sheer trend at the 2015 American Music Awards in yet another Zuhair Murad ensemble. The sheer tulle jumpsuit featuring a plunging neckline, wide sleeves and star embroidery. The jumpsuit was part of the designer’s 2015 couture collection.

After the 2015 American Music Awards show, Lopez walked the red carpet in an icy-blue Nicole Jebran gown featuring knot detailing and dramatic cutouts on the torso.

At the 2018 American Music Awards, Lopez performed her new song, “Limitless.” She wore a monochromatic metallic jumpsuit with a matching oversized blazer and paired the outfit with complementary pointed-toe pumps.

Lopez wore a glittering two-piece Balmain ensemble at the 2020 American Music Awards. The outfit included a shimmering crop top with long sleeves and a plunging neckline, paired with a high-waisted, fitted skirt. She completed the look with embellished stilettos by Gianvito Rossi and minimalistic jewelry.

Lopez performed “Pa’ Ti” and “Lonely” with Maluma at the 2020 American Music Awards, wearing a LaQuan Smith catsuit. The black ensemble featured sheer panels and a form-fitting design. She completed the look with lace-up stiletto booties.

Lopez wore a bridal-inspired ensemble while performing her song “On My Way” from her movie “Marry Me” at the 2021 American Music Awards. The dress featured a spaghetti strap ballerina style with a corset bodice and a low neckline. She accessorized the look with a large floral headpiece and a black blazer, both of which she removed during the performance.