Iconic Celebrity Couples at the MTV Video Music Awards: A Look Back at Memorable Moments
The MTV Video Music Awards are known for celebrating the best music videos of the year, but often, it's the celebrity couples who steal the spotlight. Us Weekly takes a look back at the iconic duos who graced the show together, some of whom may have slipped from memory. Beyoncé and Jay-Z made their debut as a couple on the red carpet in 2004 at the Miami-held VMAs. The rapper sported a white suit and fedora, while the singer dazzled in an all-gold ensemble, giving a shoutout to Jay-Z during her acceptance speech for Best Female Video.
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears exuded love at the 2000 VMAs, a year before their famous matching denim look. Katy Perry and Riff Raff paid homage to Timberlake and Spears' outfits at the 2014 VMAs, earning Spears' approval. Pamela Anderson attended the VMAs with ex-husbands Tommy Lee in 1999 and Kid Rock in 2001, with the latter two getting into a fight at the 2007 ceremony.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who wed in 2008, shared sweet moments during their acceptance speeches at the 2004 VMAs. Jennifer Lopez and Diddy celebrated her Best Dance Video win in 2000. The former couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, shared a cute moment at the 2011 VMAs. Manson and McGowan made a statement with their outfits at the 1998 VMAs, while Kardashian and West were affectionate at the 2016 VMAs.
Anderson attended the VMAs with two ex-husbands, Lee in 1999 and Kid Rock in 2001, with the latter two getting into a scuffle in 2007. Grande and Davidson showed PDA at the 2018 VMAs before ending their engagement. Kardashian and Barker were cozy at the 2021 VMAs, and Fox and Kelly turned heads with their nearly nude appearance. Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were the picture-perfect couple at the 2023 VMAs, sharing a sweet kiss in fiery red ensembles.
In conclusion, the VMAs have seen many iconic couples grace its red carpet over the years, creating memorable moments that have become part of the show's history.