BET Awards 2022: Red carpet fashion from Lizzo, Billy Porter and more
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Stars showed up to the 2022 BET Awards red carpet on Sunday night prepared to wow.
The BET Awards — known as “culture’s biggest night” — honors the best of the best in Black entertainment, and the show’s red carpet is routinely the best place to spot all this year’s best looks.
“Good as Hell” singer Lizzo, for instance, dominated the red carpet in a dazzling deep blue dress while “Pose” star Billy Porter commanded attention with high shoulder pads and sultry, smoky eye makeup.
Below, see how top celebrities brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet.
Lizzo
Lizzo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Lizzo dominated in a custom Gucci dress embellished with feathered trimmings and a thigh-high split.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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The actress and BET Awards host wore a shimmering Tom Ford look paired with scarlet red lipstick.
Billy Porter
Billy Porter attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Porter was hard to miss in a high-shouldered gray ensemble from Rick Owens’ fall/winter ready-to-wear collection.
Chloe Bailey
Chloe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The singer sizzled in a gorgeous one-sleeved Nicholas Jebran gown.
Jack Harlow
Jack Harlow attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Harlow showed up wearing a T-shirt that included photos of rapper Lil Nas X.
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae arrives at the BET Awards on June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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The singer brought glamour to the carpet in an elaborate black sheer look by Roberto Cavalli.
Sean “Diddy” Combs
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The BET Awards Lifetime Achievement Award recipient was dapper in a stylish pink suit.
Keke Palmer
Keke Plamer attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Palmer struck several posed in a patterned Conner Ives look and metallic pumps.
Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin arrives at the BET Awards on June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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The “Blackish” star wore a gorgeous sparkling dress by Dolce & Gabbana.
Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The rapper kept it casual and cool wearing a powder blue ball cap graphic hoodie.
Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The model and host wore a beautiful beaded mini dress and metallic heels.
Blac Chyna
Blac Chyna attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The reality star and business owner Blac Chyna shined in a guided mermaid-style dress.
Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Erivo posed for the cameras donning a patterned two-piece look from Louis Vuitton’s resort 2023 collection.
Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Bailey wore an alluring black gown with sexy hip slits by Mônot.
Lena Waithe
Lena Waithe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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“The Chi” creator brought bright vibes to the red carpet in a powder blue suit from Casablanca’s spring/summer 2022 ready-to-wear collection.
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Blige glowed in a ruched white dress by Tony Ward couture.
Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay
Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay arrive at the BET Awards on June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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The couple brought major “wow” factor to the red carpet in stylish black looks.
Paula Patton
Paula Patton arrives at the BET Awards on June 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
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The actress wore a pretty pink mini dress along with pearl-adorned platform pumps.
Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba
Sabrina Dhowre Elba and Idris Elba attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Hot couple alert! The couple showed up in chic cream-toned looks — with Elba setting things off with a pair of vibrant orange pants.
Big Freedia
Big Freedia attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The rapper wore a glorious magenta-toned ensemble from Cosmo & Donato.
Rachel Lindsay
Rachel Lindsay attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Lindsay rocked a vibrant orange mini dress and stylish gold chains.
Terrence J
Terrence J attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The BET pre-show host wore a dapper buttoned jacket and pants along with a crisp pair of sneakers.
Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins
Kirk Franklin and Tammy Collins attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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It was hard to miss the loving couple with Collins wearing a floral print matching look and Franklin wearing a silk green top.
Ogi
Ogi attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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The musician rocked a beautiful two-piece ruffled tangerine look by Charles & Ron. She paired the look with earrings and shoes by Cult Gaia.