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Grammy Awards 2026: All the best looks on the red carpet

Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and Sharon Osbourne are among the stars who’ve posed on the Grammys red carpet

Related: Harry Styles and Doechii to present at 2026 Grammys

The 2026 Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the music industry, are officially in full swing, with stars arriving on the red carpet in their most glamorous looks.

Trevor Noah is returning to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles tonight to host the event, with Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, and Doechii leading this year's nominees. The top awards, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, saw the typical crossover, with Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar among the stars competing in all three categories.

The awards show will feature performances from Justin Bieber, Addison Rae, Tyler, the Creator, and more. Stars such as Harry Styles, Carole King, Jeff Goldblum, and Charli XCX will hand out some of the biggest prizes of the night.

Tonight’s star-studded red carpet in California has now begun, with celebrities’ show-stopping looks crafted by luxury designers already turning heads. So far, sequins and sparkles are the biggest fashion trends of the night.

Here are the best dressed celebrities at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Sharon Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne was a classy lady in black, wearing a floor length gown with a silver bejeweled neckline. Sunday’s ceremony marks the first Grammys since her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, died in July
Sharon Osbourne was a classy lady in black, wearing a floor length gown with a silver bejeweled neckline. Sunday’s ceremony marks the first Grammys since her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, died in July (Getty Images for The Recording A)
For accessories, Osbourne chose a stunning diamond ring, matching earrings, and yellow sunglasses. She also had her signature, short dark red hair parted to the side
For accessories, Osbourne chose a stunning diamond ring, matching earrings, and yellow sunglasses. She also had her signature, short dark red hair parted to the side (AFP via Getty Images)

Gayle King

Gayle King was a vision in gold in a luminescent gown with a halter neckline
Gayle King was a vision in gold in a luminescent gown with a halter neckline (Getty Images)

Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell took over the red carpet in all sparkles, wearing gold flare pants and a matching long-sleeved dress. She paired the look with a black floral cross-body purse
Joni Mitchell took over the red carpet in all sparkles, wearing gold flare pants and a matching long-sleeved dress. She paired the look with a black floral cross-body purse (AFP via Getty Images)
Mitchell opted for matching gold accessories, including a stunning beret, long earrings, and yellow-rimmed glasses
Mitchell opted for matching gold accessories, including a stunning beret, long earrings, and yellow-rimmed glasses (AFP via Getty Images)

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams took over the red carpet in a show-stopping, see-through black floral dress, with a long train
Michelle Williams took over the red carpet in a show-stopping, see-through black floral dress, with a long train (Getty Images)
The singer styled her hair in a chic, high bun and complimented her glamorous look with long, silver earrings
The singer styled her hair in a chic, high bun and complimented her glamorous look with long, silver earrings (Getty Images)

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson also showed up in sparkles, wearing a black gown adorned with silver sequins
Rita Wilson also showed up in sparkles, wearing a black gown adorned with silver sequins (Getty Images)
She paired the sequined look with matching silver, metal gloves, which showed off her red painted nails
She paired the sequined look with matching silver, metal gloves, which showed off her red painted nails (Getty Images)

Kehlani

Kehlani turned heads on the red carpet in a lace dress, with a halter neckline and front cut-out
Kehlani turned heads on the red carpet in a lace dress, with a halter neckline and front cut-out (Getty Images for The Recording A)
The singer also posed with the two Grammy Awards she already won this evening, one for Best R&B Performance and another for Best R&B Song. In the lace gown, she had her arm and neck tattoos on full display
The singer also posed with the two Grammy Awards she already won this evening, one for Best R&B Performance and another for Best R&B Song. In the lace gown, she had her arm and neck tattoos on full display (AFP via Getty Images)

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter is a vision in white, wearing a sheer sequined gown with a ruffled skirt by Valentino
Sabrina Carpenter is a vision in white, wearing a sheer sequined gown with a ruffled skirt by Valentino (Getty Images)
The sheer, short sleeves of Carpenter’s dress were adorned with sequins, creating a cape look
The sheer, short sleeves of Carpenter’s dress were adorned with sequins, creating a cape look (AFP via Getty Images)
The Grammy-Award winning singer also had her blonde hair pulled back and wore a subtle pink lipstick
The Grammy-Award winning singer also had her blonde hair pulled back and wore a subtle pink lipstick (Getty Images)

Tyla

Tyla looked stunning in a low-cut tan sequined dress with a feathered train
Tyla looked stunning in a low-cut tan sequined dress with a feathered train (Getty Images)
Tyla paired the outfit with light pink heels, and a diamond choker necklace. She also had her hair in a messy but chic upo
Tyla paired the outfit with light pink heels, and a diamond choker necklace. She also had her hair in a messy but chic upo (Getty Images)

Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty offered a pop of color and flare on the red carpet, wearing a green velvet jacket and black bowtie
Trombone Shorty offered a pop of color and flare on the red carpet, wearing a green velvet jacket and black bowtie (Getty Images for The Recording A)

Olivia Dean

Olivia Dean embraced Hollywood Glamor in a black sequined dress with a white satin skirt
Olivia Dean embraced Hollywood Glamor in a black sequined dress with a white satin skirt (Getty Images)
The singer’s backless dress featured a feathered waistline and floor-length train
The singer’s backless dress featured a feathered waistline and floor-length train (Getty Images)

Benson Boone

Benson Boone proved that an all -black outfit never goes out of style. He wore a classic black velvet coat, matching pants, and a see-through shirt
Benson Boone proved that an all -black outfit never goes out of style. He wore a classic black velvet coat, matching pants, and a see-through shirt (Getty Images)
The singer’s jacket also featured a sequins along the side
The singer’s jacket also featured a sequins along the side (AFP via Getty Images)

Sombr

Sombr couldn’t help but stand out in a silver outfit by Valentino. He paired his sequin jacket and pants with a see-through shirt
Sombr couldn’t help but stand out in a silver outfit by Valentino. He paired his sequin jacket and pants with a see-through shirt (Getty Images)
The singer’s shirt also had a gold design and turtleneck line
The singer’s shirt also had a gold design and turtleneck line (Getty Images)

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