Leopard Print, Pacifiers & Queen Bey! Here's What the 2007 MTV VMAs Looked Like

Everyone was feeling that bodycon look
By Maggie Malach
August 27, 2017 05:45 PM

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RIHANNA

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Just months after the release of "Umbrella," Rihanna was all sorts of perfection in a strapless pink dress — topping off the look with her iconic bob.

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BEYONCÉ

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Unsurprisingly, Beyoncé served golden goddess vibes on the red carpet.

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ASHLEE SIMPSON

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Just a few years after the premiere of her reality show, Simpson walked the red carpet in a minidress with corset-like details.

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PARIS HILTON

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Just two months after completing her jail sentence, the socialite opted for a leopard-print dress and Marilyn Monroe-inspired hair.

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MEGAN FOX

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Fresh off the success of Transformers, Fox walked the carpet in a pink bodycon minidress.

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KANYE WEST & ALEXIS PHIFER

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West looked sharp as he donned a tux (and bow tie!) alongside his then-fiancée.

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NICOLE SCHERZINGER 

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The Pussycat Doll member glowed in a black-and-gold gown.

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LAUREN CONRAD

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In the midst of her Hills-era fame, it's no surprise Conrad attended the VMAs to the delight of her fans.

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LIL MAMA

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The rapper, who wore a bedazzled pink-and-purple ensemble (complete with a pacifier), had one of the night's most memorable looks.

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SHANNA MOAKLER & TRAVIS BARKER

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The on-again, off-again couple walked the carpet together, with Moakler opting for a bird-print dress, while Barker wore a muscle tee and signature mohawk.

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JENNIFER GARNER

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Just a few months before Juno became a cultural phenomenon, the film's star wowed us with her shiny minidress.

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ASHANTI

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The singer shimmered in a sparkly silky number and the metallic eye makeup of our early-aughts dreams.

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HAYDEN PANETTIERE

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With her glowing skin, sleek strands and bodycon dress, Panettiere embodied all of the trends we loved in 2007.

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BRODY JENNER

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Just weeks before the premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Jenner made his way down the red carpet in a dapper-casual look.

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ALICIA KEYS

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Just before the release of her hit "No One," Alicia Keys was sleek in a skintight black dress.

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MAROON 5

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Maroon 5 had just released their second album and Adam Levine had way less tattoos. Were we ever so young?

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50 CENT

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The rapper dressed down in a blazer and jeans for the event (but still looked very, very good).

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