BET Awards 2025: The Carpet Looks That Turned Heads in 2024

From Tyla’s Afro-futuristic elegance to Angel Reese’s courtside-glam crossover, break down the fits that turned heads.

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Tyla served full red carpet glam in a striking black halter-style gown with bold cutouts and studded detailing along the neckline and chest. The dress hugs her figure and trails behind her with a printed train that adds a dramatic pop of yellow and pattern at the hem. Her hair is styled in slick, intricate braids that cascade over her shoulder, and her makeup is glowing—natural but fierce.

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Tanner Addell wore a shimmering off-the-shoulder white gown with voluminous layers and a dramatic high-low hemline that shows off her silver strappy heels. The corset-style bodice gives structure and drama, while the puffed sleeves add a touch of fairytale fantasy.

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Olly Sholotan was decked out in a pastel lavender pinstripe suit that’s covered in delicate white handwritten script—giving poetry-meets-tailoring energy.

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Taraji P. Henson's dress featured a column silhouette with intricate metallic detailing that mimics cascading chains—giving armor-meets-red-carpet goddess. It’s both structured and fluid, emphasizing Taraji’s curves while commanding attention with its gleam and texture. Her hair is styled in a side-swept bob with a slight wave, and her makeup is smoky, bronzed, and bold—classic Taraji with a futuristic twist.

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Meagan Good brought flirty drama in a strapless mini dress that fades from silver to bronze in a glittering ombré effect. The sculpted bodice and jagged hemline give it a fiery edge, and the voluminous curls + silver clutch complete the playful-but-polished vibe.

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Spice shut it down in a curve-hugging, crystal-encrusted gown with matching gloves and a fully bejeweled head wrap. Serving disco-ball deity, her look is part haute couture, part superheroine.

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Halle Bailey brought sleek siren energy in a high-neck, floor-length gown that looked poured on. The glossy finish, her long braids, and minimal accessories gave the look a futuristic mermaid feel. This is “grown woman elegance,” full stop.

Photo By Gilbert Flores