2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Name: 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Start: 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Various Locations

September 8, 2025 — Red Carpet

Ariana Grande attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

The 2025 VMAs went well for Ariana: she took home Video of the Year and presented the Video Vanguard award the same evening. Shot at UBS Arena on September 7, 2025, the set moves from the carpet through the show itself, including the acceptance moment with director Christian Breslauer.

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Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless gown at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande smiling at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with red backdrop lighting

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless dress at red carpet event

Ariana Grande in black backless dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, looking over shoulder.

Ariana Grande in white halter tulle dress at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot gown with tulle details and fascinator at MTV awards event.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless dress at media event, blonde ponytail, looking to side

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka dot gown with white ruffled peplum on red carpet at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande on red carpet in black and white polka-dot gown with peplum waist detail

Ariana Grande attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. — frame 12/257 (437×612)

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless gown with white tulle peplum at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande with head tilted back, sleek hair, winged eyeliner, black off-shoulder outfit

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in a close-up portrait with pulled-back hair and black strapless top.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless gown with peplum detail at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepting Video of the Year award at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande holds Video of the Year award and reads from a card at the microphone

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year award in white gown at MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande on stage in a black sequined dress presenting at the MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress speaking at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in black sequined gown at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown with ruffled waist detail on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka dot gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown with peplum ruffle at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot gown with white sequined overlay at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in a black crystal-embellished gown at the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with white ruffled waistband on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka dot tiered gown on red carpet at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in a black and blush polka-dot tiered gown at a red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with pink tulle skirt at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown with bubble hem at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless gown with tulle peplum on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot gown at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot dress with tulle ruffles at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless gown with pink tulle ruffle detail at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande smiling in a black polka dot dress surrounded by friends at a crowded event.

Ariana Grande in polka dot dress surrounded by group of people at event

Ariana Grande in polka-dot strapless gown smiling and making peace sign with crowd.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with tiered peplum at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot gown with tulle detail at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white zebra-striped strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with peplum detail at red carpet event

Ariana Grande in a black and white polka-dot peplum strapless dress at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. — frame 57/257 (408×612)

Ariana Grande in white halter gown with voluminous tulle skirt and white heels at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in white halter tulle dress at MTV VMAs red carpet event

Ariana Grande hugs a man in black shirt at indoor event, both smiling

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown with halter neckline at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in white gown sitting at VMAs event with companion

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated among crowd at awards ceremony

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress smiling at indoor event surrounded by attendees

Ariana Grande in white strapless tulle ball gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress walking backstage at MTV Video Music Awards with companions

Ariana Grande in white strapless ballgown and pointe shoes at crowded event.

Ariana Grande wearing black and white polka dot strapless dress at awards show red carpet

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown holding MTV award on stage with raised arm.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown accepting MTV Video Music Award on stage

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown on red carpet at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless gown with ruffled waist detail at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless dress with tulle peplum at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless gown with ruffled waist detail at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in white strapless gown seated next to man in olive jacket at event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown surrounded by friends at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated at awards show between two guests in black formal attire

Ariana Grande on stage with Mariah Carey at MTV Video Music Awards ceremony

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless dress at MTV VMAs red carpet event

Ariana Grande in polka-dot strapless gown with companion in black leather jacket at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande performs in black gown on stage with audience members visible below

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress smiling with companion at awards event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepts Video of the Year Award at 2025 MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepts award onstage with presenter at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande with six other performers in black and metallic outfits at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in zebra-stripe gown at microphone with red-coated presenter onstage

Ariana Grande laughs while wearing a white tulle dress at an indoor event venue.

Ariana Grande accepts an award onstage in a black and white striped strapless gown.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated between two men in black at an indoor event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress seated between two men in black suits at arena event.

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year award in white strapless gown at MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown accepts award on stage with two presenters at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepting award at microphone on stage.

Ariana Grande holds her Video of the Year Award in a white tulle gown onstage.

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress accepts award at MTV VMAs with male presenter.

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year Award in white tulle gown at 2025 MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown accepts award onstage with presenter at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande accepts an award onstage in a white tulle gown, holding a certificate and smiling.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown surrounded by family and team at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown seated at awards show venue

Ariana Grande in black-and-white polka-dot gown at red carpet event with companion in black suit.

Ariana Grande in polka-dot strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown with architectural headpiece at MTV Video Music Awards group photo.

Ariana Grande in white gown with performers in theatrical makeup and costumes at MTV event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown at formal event with companions

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated with companion at indoor event venue

Ariana Grande accepts award at microphone wearing cream top and striped skirt with white gloves.

Ariana Grande in white tulle skirt accepts award at MTV VMAs with presenter on stage.

Ariana Grande in white gown accepts award on stage at MTV Video Music Awards, hugging man in black suit.

Ariana Grande in white tulle skirt reacting joyfully while seated between two men in suits at awards show.

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year Award in white ball gown at 2025 MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown surrounded by family and friends at formal event

Ariana Grande wearing black and white striped strapless gown accepts award on MTV VMAs stage

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepting award at MTV VMAs onstage.

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress with award recipient in black suit holding trophy at awards ceremony.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown posing with Video of the Year Award winner at MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande in white ball gown with award presenter at MTV Video Music Awards ceremony

Ariana Grande in black sequined gown speaking onstage at awards show with audience behind her

Ariana Grande in white ball gown seated at awards show with man in black shirt

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown posing with man in black shirt at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white ball gown seated in luxury vehicle at awards show

Ariana Grande in white strapless gown accepting award on stage at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in white crop top and tulle skirt accepts award surrounded by presenters on stage.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown surrounded by family and friends at awards event

Ariana Grande in white ball gown accepting award at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress at awards show seated front row

Ariana Grande in white halter top and tulle skirt at 2025 MTV VMAs courtside seating

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated among family and friends at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated at awards show with performers nearby

Ariana Grande in purple sequined top with three companions, one wearing white tulle gown, at awards event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown with raised leg at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards front row

Ariana Grande in white ball gown surrounded by family at formal event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown surrounded by family and friends at formal event

Ariana Grande in white gown with three companions in purple and metallic outfits at formal event.

Ariana Grande in white dress smiles with three drag performers at awards show

Ariana Grande seated at awards show in white sleeveless top, watching performance.

Ariana Grande smiles brightly while holding a glittering MTV award in a black strapless dress on stage.

Ariana Grande holds Video of the Year award in white tulle dress at MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year Award in white gown at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande holding MTV VMA award in white ballgown on stage

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepts award at microphone during MTV Video Music Awards ceremony.

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year Award in white tulle gown at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards

Ariana Grande in white and purple outfit at 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on stage.

Ariana Grande in black cutout dress with white panels smiles at awards show with companion

Ariana Grande accepts Video of the Year Award at MTV VMAs, holding trophy and card at microphone in white gown.

Ariana Grande accepts an award onstage wearing a white tulle dress and heels.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown at 2025 MTV VMAs award ceremony.

Ariana Grande accepts MTV Video Music Award wearing black and white strapless gown

Ariana Grande accepts MTV Video Music Award holding trophy at microphone in black and white gown.

Ariana Grande in black strapless top at awards show seating, smiling during conversation

Ariana Grande in black cutout outfit at MTV Video Music Awards, turning toward camera with composed expression.

Ariana Grande speaking onstage in a black sequined dress at the MTV Video Music Awards 2025

Ariana Grande in black cutout dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated between two men at formal event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated between two men at indoor event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown smiling between two men in black at formal event

Ariana Grande in white strapless gown poses with three friends in sparkly formal attire at indoor event

Ariana Grande in white dress seated between companions at MTV Video Music Awards 2025

Ariana Grande in white strapless gown seated next to companion in brown jacket at event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown and white heels at awards show seating

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown surrounded by three friends in sparkly outfits at an indoor event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated with family and friends at formal event

Ariana Grande in white ball gown posed with performers in colorful costumes at indoor event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown seated with family and friends at arena event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown at microphone with presenter at MTV Video Music Awards 2025.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown posing with three companions in sequined outfits at an indoor event.

Ariana Grande in white halter top and tulle skirt poses with companion at MTV Video Music Awards 2025

Ariana Grande in white tulle dress poses with another person at MTV Video Music Awards 2025 backstage.

Ariana Grande in white gown with male presenter holding MTV Video Music Award at UBS Arena.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown posing with award at MTV awards ceremony

Ariana Grande in black beaded dress embracing companion at awards show floor.

Ariana Grande hugging another guest at an indoor event, both wearing black outfits.

Ariana Grande in black and white geometric dress smiling at event with companion

Ariana Grande in sequined dark gown hugging and smiling with companion at awards event

Ariana Grande smiles while posing with companion at awards event in black outfit

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress with green ombré hem at indoor event with companion

Ariana Grande in black outfit leaning close to companion at event with crowd background

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress next to companion in pink wig and nude cutout dress at event

Ariana Grande in black dress chatting with attendee while holding a drink at event

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress posing backstage at awards show with companion in gold fringe gown.

Ariana Grande in black sequined dress at indoor event with attendees in background

Ariana Grande in beige bandage dress posing with companion at indoor event

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot dress seated next to companion at awards show.

Ariana Grande smiles while posing with family members in a group photo at an indoor event.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot dress and yellow striped jacket with family members at MTV Video Music Awards.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot gown with backless design at red carpet event

Ariana Grande at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in New York, wearing pearl earrings with pulled-back blonde hair

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless dress at red carpet event

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless top at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande smiling upward in a black strapless top at the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande at MTV Video Music Awards 2025, bare-shoulder look with blonde hair pulled back.

Ariana Grande at MTV Video Music Awards 2025 in black strapless gown and slicked ponytail

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards 2025.

Ariana Grande at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in a strapless nude top with sleek hair styling.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet

Ariana Grande in polka dot gown at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot gown with cutout back at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot gown with ruffled peplum detail on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless gown with white peplum detail on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown at MTV Video Music Awards 2025.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot dress with white ruffled detail at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with white headband at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black polka dot strapless dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot strapless dress at MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown on MTV Video Music Awards red carpet.

Ariana Grande in white ball gown accepts Video of the Year award with co-recipient and host LL Cool J on stage.

Ariana Grande holds award on stage in white tulle dress and black gloves at awards ceremony

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown accepts award at MTV Video Music Awards with male presenter.

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown holding MTV Video Music Award on stage

Ariana Grande in black sequined gown with ruffled shoulders on stage

Ariana Grande performs in black sheer gown on illuminated stage at awards show

Ariana Grande in black sequin gown with golden sphere prop on stage at awards show

Ariana Grande on stage in black sequined dress holding microphone at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande in black sequined vest with feathered shoulder detail under blue stage lighting

Ariana Grande in black sequined gown with ruffled shoulders and sheer tulle skirt on stage.

Ariana Grande performs in black sequined gown with ruffled sleeves on stage.

Ariana Grande in black sequined gown with ruffled shoulders and sheer skirt on stage.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot gown with ruffled waist detail on red carpet

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown with strapless neckline and tiered ruffles on red carpet.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown at MTV awards event.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown at MTV VMAs red carpet event

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless top with slicked-back blonde hair at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot strapless gown with ruffled tier at MTV VMAs red carpet

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown at MTV VMAs red carpet

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot strapless gown with peplum waist at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in dark vintage Fendi outfit on MTV VMAs red carpet

Ariana Grande in black and white polka-dot gown with peplum waist at VMA red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in sequined navy gown posing with attendee at event

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot gown with tulle peplum detail at red carpet event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown holding an award on stage

Ariana Grande in white halter tulle dress with voluminous ruffled skirt at event

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown holding award at microphone during awards ceremony.

Ariana Grande accepts award in white tutu dress at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande in white tulle gown laughing with friends at an event.

Ariana Grande in white tulle ball gown and pointed heels at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande in white tulle tutu skirt and halter crop top at 2025 MTV VMAs backstage

Ariana Grande in white tutu and black top performing on stage at awards show

Ariana Grande in black and white strapless gown holding microphone on stage at awards show

Ariana Grande holds MTV VMA award at microphone wearing black and white geometric gown

Ariana Grande in periwinkle wrap dress with cutout detail at event with blue lighting.

Ariana Grande in black and white geometric cutout gown at 2025 MTV VMAs

Ariana Grande smiles in a black and white zebra-striped strapless gown at the 2025 MTV VMAs.

Ariana Grande in sequined gown embracing another attendee in black and white striped skirt at awards show.

Ariana Grande in a black polka dot strapless Fendi gown with cream ruffle detail and black heels.

Ariana Grande in black and white polka dot Fendi gown with peplum waist detail

Ariana Grande in black polka-dot Fendi gown with blush peplum and strapless neckline

Ariana Grande in black polka dot Fendi gown with sheer sleeves and peplum detail