Mariah Carey dazzled in a glittering bodysuit at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop icon appeared on the stage wrapped in a silk champagne robe before unveiling a gold bodysuit paired with matching boots. Her look accordingly sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms.
Mariah Carey shines at the VMAs in a glittering bodysuit
Mariah Carey made a striking entrance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, held at New York’s UBS Arena.
She arrived on stage wrapped in a silky champagne-colored robe trimmed with feathers. As the crowd cheered, she slipped off the robe to reveal a gold corseted bodysuit embedded with crystals. The dazzling look was matched with sparkling knee-high boots, several diamond bracelets, and extraordinary jewelry.
Furthermore, Carey wore the 204.38-carat “Rosée Éternelle” diamond necklace along with matching chandelier earrings from Levuma. Her jewelry also included a 72.15-carat diamond cuff from Etho Maria. The singer’s golden-blond hair was styled in her signature waves, completing the look.
During the ceremony, Carey was honored with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. The recognition is reserved for artists and directors recognized for their “outstanding contributions” and “profound impact” on the music industry and popular culture.
To celebrate the award, the singer returned to the VMAs stage for the first time in twenty years. She performed a medley of some of her most famous songs. Ariana Grande presented the award.
Previously, the singer had already shared her excitement about the honor on Instagram. She wrote, “They swung it on home!! Thank you @mtv for honoring me with the Video Vanguard Award this year. See you all tonight!! 8pm ET on @cbstv.”
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Carey is preparing to release her next project, Here for It All, on September 26.
