2021 BET Awards: All the bold red carpet looks you need to see

By Heather Cichowski

Stars descended on the Microsoft Theater on June 27 for the 2021 BET Awards, including Ciara, Issa Rae and Jennifer Hudson.

After many at-home and virtual red carpets due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was a joy to see celebrities safely able to attend an in-person event. They celebrated in high style with bold, trend-setting outfits.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the best striking looks from the 2021 BET Awards.

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Andra Day's pink lace print Rosie Assoulin gown was a dream.

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Queen Latifa was suited and booted in Thom Browne.

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Ashanti dazzled in an opulent fringed gown from Julien Macdonald.

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Jack Harlow was dapper in a navy blue velvet suit by Musika.

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Ciara looked sensational in a bedazzled catsuit and boots from Alexandre Vauthier.

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Chloe Bailey turned heads in a netted gown from Valentino.

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H.E.R. was sharp in a Giorgio Armani suit featuring a sparkling jacket and sheer plaid trousers.

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Issa Rae was so regal in a white dress with statement shoulders and coordinating sandals.

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Lil Nas X was a vision in a floral suit from Richard Quinn.

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And the performer served up a second statement-making look from Andrea Grossi.

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Lil' Kim glittered in a Dolce & Gabbana dress with statement bling and shoes.

Zendaya stunned in a Versace royal purple gown from Spring/Summer 2003, which paid tribute to Beyoncé.

The actress paired the dazzling dress with Bulgari yellow diamonds and Stuart Weitzman strappy sandals.

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Jennifer Hudson dressed to impress in a flowing black cape, LBD and chunky gold belt. Her outfit was courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana.

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Marsai Martin made a statement in a frilled orange top and wide-leg black trousers from Annakiki.

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Tyler, the Creator brought some playfulness to the red carpet in a pink fuzzy hat, beaded necklace, leopard print vest and black shorts. He carried two trunks.

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Megan Thee Stallion showed some leg in a flowing white gown with embellished strap details from Jean Paul Gaultier.

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Host Taraji P. Henson turned heads in a colourful Atelier Versace dress with corset detailing.

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