20+ Celebrities at Their Very First VMAs vs. Their Last One — There Are Some Pretty Serious Transformations

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The MTV Video Music Awards have become a stage for celebrities to flaunt fashion trends. But you'll be shocked to see the transformational journey that they've gone through, from their first VMAs appearance to their last one. Let's look at the drastic changes in these celebrities' looks when they attended their first and last VMAs.

Taylor Swift | First VMAs

Taylor Swift | First VMAs

Taylor Swift has a rich history with the VMAs, including impressive red-carpet looks, memorable live performances, and appearances from her celebrity friends. Since her debut, she has won 23 awards at this event in the following years. In 2008, Taylor Swift debuted at the VMAs, looking stunning in soft curls and a pretty white dress. The newest country diva in America has the ideal VMAs debut outfit. Swift's pale pink, strapless, pleated outfit was simply elegant. It complements Swift's innocent and amiable "girl next door" reputation.

Taylor Swift | Last VMAs

Taylor Swift | Last VMAs

Taylor Swift came dressed for a big night as the best-nominated performer at the VMAs and perhaps dropped an easter egg or two. The singer showed up for the event in a black slit dress that gave off Reputation vibes. Swift had a millennial experience during the award show when she screamed joyfully over NSYNC's surprise stage reunion. She beamed excitedly as the popular boy band from the 1990s gave her the award for best pop video and exchanged friendship bracelets.

NSYNC | First VMAs

NSYNC | First VMAs

One of the most famous pop bands of the late 1990s, NSYNC amassed a large, committed fan base. MTV, particularly the program Total Request Live, helped NSYNC spread their songs and image worldwide. MTV also invited them to their awards function in 1999. NSYNC has all the boyish charms that would get a girl screaming, and the VMAs were no exception. Even though they showed a uniquely awkward fashion sense back in the day, their mismatched styles stood out on the red carpet.

NSYNC | Last VMAs

NSYNC | Last VMAs

After weeks of rumors that the legendary boy band has another project, NSYNC triumphantly returned to the MTV Awards. The fivesome entered the stage with great applause from the audience because they hadn't been seen together at the VMAs in 10 years. The NSYNC boys were flying in color-coordinated suits at the 2023 VMAs event. They wore pop colors to honor Taylor Swift with the Best Pop Award at the show. It was funny that the boys still dress as awkwardly as they used to when they first walked the VMAs carpet.