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

June 28, 2021 - 10:39 BST hellomagazine.com

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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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