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Jennifer Lopez's outfits at the 2025 American Music Awards may be her most iconic looks to date

Las Vegas turned up the heat, and Jennifer Lopez brought the spark


Senior Writer
MAY 27, 2025 10:16 AM EDT

The 51st edition of the American Music Awards 2025 lit up the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, and leading the charge was none other than Jennifer Lopez, who not only hosted the show but also delivered a powerhouse performance despite taking a nasty hit on the face during rehearsals just two weeks earlier. Talk about a comeback queen.

As fans voted for their favorite artists, JLo made it crystal clear that the real show and the red carpet were happening on stage.

Jennifer Lopez (3rd L) speaks onstage after a performance by Rod Stewart during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Jennifer Lopez (3rd L) speaks onstage after a performance by Rod Stewart during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

JLo's Show-Stopping Fashion Moments at the 2025 AMAs

Jennifer Lopez has long cemented her place as one of the biggest superstars on the planet, and she's not giving up that crown anytime soon. She kicked off the awards with a high-voltage performance of her 2012 hit "Dance Again," transitioning into a medley of this year's most viral tracks.

Her first outfit was a cyber-chic, futuristic bodysuit in nude with black panels and shimmering accents that resembled the inner workings of a computer chip. It screamed pop star meets AI overlord.

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Jennifer Lopez performs onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Then came her hosting look: a silver sequined mermaid gown with a halter neckline and thigh-high slit, topped with a dramatic turquoise cape embroidered with roses and butterflies that trailed the floor. The look was from Miss Sohee's Spring/Summer 2024 collection and served drama from every angle.

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Jennifer Lopez hosts the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Still not done dazzling, JLo's third look was a golden goddess moment. She wore a slinky metallic gown with deep cut-outs that flaunted her famously toned legs. Add sky-high platform heels and statement earrings; it was vintage JLo energy: bold, sexy, unstoppable.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

She pulled her blonde hair into a sleek ponytail for beauty, keeping it playful and fresh. Her signature smokey eyes held strong all night, balanced by nude lips and glowing, radiant skin.

JLo swapped the gold for a sculpted, metallic blue strapless gown that hugged her curves and added a futuristic Y2K twist with two front hair tendrils framing her face. It was a nod to early 2000s glam but with that 2025 edge.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)

And just when we thought she might've peaked—bam! Fifth look. A fringed silver skirt showing off her toned abs and a sheer criss-cross top encrusted with sparkling gemstones. It was daring, dazzling, and unapologetically JLo.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Queen of the Night and the Decade

Jennifer Lopez isn't exactly new to the AMA's stage. She previously hosted the show in 2015, has performed more than ten times, and has three AMA trophies under her belt. But 2025 was a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and radiance.

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2025 American Music Awards held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Penske Media via Getty Images)

Whether she owned the mic or controlled the stage, JLo proved she was not just part of music history; she was still actively rewriting it.

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