Fashion Files: The Best Looks of BET Awards Past
In 16 years, these celebs stood out the most.
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Jada Pinkett Smith (2010) - Today (June 26) marks the 16th annual BET Awards! This means 16 years of amazing performances, hosts, red carpets and presenters — all of which were dressed to the nines. Here are some of our favorite fashion looks over the years. You can also watch our fabulous countdown in a two-part BET Breaks special HERE. By Kellee TerrellThese striped black and white booty shorts made every Black woman in America want to get their squat game on. Dayum, Jada!(Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
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Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer (2001) - For the very first awards, hosts Steve Harvey and Cedric the Entertainer were decked out in their signature suits. (Photo: M. Caulfield/WireImage)
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Nia Long (2012) - The Uncle Buck actress was absolutely glowing in this tribal form-fitting dress, proving she is one of the baddest in the game! (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Janelle Monae (2015) - The Electric Lady looked absolutely electric and regal in this classic black caped gown.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
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The Men of the Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013) - The cast of Real Husbands of Hollywood, JB Smoove, Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe and Nelly, each brought their own personal style to the stage. Bobby Brown and Columbus Short didn't look too shabby either. (Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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Alicia Keys (2009) - Alicia Keys lit up the red carpet looking like a Moroccan goddess in this blue and gold embroidered shift dress. (Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage)
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Hosea Chanchez (2013) - The Game star rocked the heck out of this cobalt blue suit and leopard loafers. Fellas, take note. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images For BET)
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Nicki Minaj (2014) - Ms. Minaj tore it up in this gold bra-let, black briefs and lace stockings during her 2014 performance. This look was everything!(Photo: Kevin Mazur/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Laverne Cox and Gabrielle Union (2015) - The leading ladies of Orange Is the New Black and Being Mary Jane were twinsies in perfection with their long-sleeve, white hot gowns. (Photo: Mark Davis/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Pharell, Justin and Charlie Wilson (2013) - Justin Timberlake, Charlie Wilson and Pharrell Williams looked pretty dapper as they celebrated "Uncle Charlie's" respected career.(Photo: Mark Davis/Getty Images for BET)
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Ashanti (2003) - The "What's Luv" singer looked like a bronzed bombshell in this white mini cutout dress. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson (2015) - Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross not only sparkled as the show's hosts, but with this particular costume change. (Photo: Jason Kempin/BET/Getty Images for BET)
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Jamie Foxx (2009) - Host Jamie Foxx paid homage to the late Michael Jackson with the singer's iconic silver glove and red leather jacket. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)
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Rihanna (2007) - Looking bronzed and golden, the ANTI star stunned the red carpet in this classic white ruffled cocktail dress. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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Mo'Nique (2004) - Host Mo'Nique gave us life — and the performance of a lifetime — in this blue lace number. She channeled her inner Bey and we were here for all of it. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)