Miley Cyrus Stuns as a Bold and Unique Barbarella at MTV VMAs, Embracing her Uninhibited Fashion Choice

She has established herself as a consistent headline maker on the red carpet. Miley Cyrus, always pushing boundaries, went to extreme lengths to exceed her previous daring appearances. The 22-year-old artist garnered attention with a striking silver ensemble, revealing her chest and other notable features as she confidently strolled along the red carpet for her hosting duties at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Space age: Miley Cyrus shocked fans when arriving on the red carpet of her hosting gig at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Space age: Miley Cyrus shocked fans when arriving on the red carpet of her hosting gig at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday

Miley Cyrus surprised her fans when she made her grand entrance on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Taking on the role of the event’s host, she was determined to stand out from the other celebrities attending. Embracing a futuristic theme, Miley channeled her inner Barbarella with a striking silver ensemble. The outfit included a shiny top with suspenders, leaving very little to the imagination in terms of coverage. The lower half of the dress featured a chandelier-esque skirt adorned with chains and teardrop-shaped jewels. To complete her space-age look, she sported a pair of silver Versace boots that reached over her knees, featuring a gold patterned detail on the heels.

Putting on a show: The 22-year-old singer turned heads at her hosting gig with a very revealing silver number

Putting on a spectacle: The young songstress, just 22 years old, caught everyone’s attention during her role as a host by donning a striking and revealing silver ensemble.

Queen of controversy: The singer was unafraid to not only bare her chest but also her derriere 

Controversy’s reigning monarch: The songstress fearlessly flaunted not only her bosom but also her backside.

Throwback: Miley's look was reminiscent of Jane Fonda's signature character Barbarella from the 1968 film of the same name  (left)

Throwback: Miley's look was reminiscent of Jane Fonda's signature character Barbarella from the 1968 film of the same name  (left)

Flashback: Miley’s appearance brought back fond memories of Jane Fonda’s iconic portrayal of Barbarella in the 1968 movie that shares the same title (on the left).

Hamming it up: She received plenty of attention as she struck her best poses

Having a grand time: She garnered quite the spotlight as she effortlessly showcased her finest poses.

Warm blooded: Miley clearly wasn't feeling any chill in the air

Miley showed no signs of being affected by the cold weather, indicating her warm-blooded nature.

Willow Smith? She did her best whip her hair back and forth with her long pony

Willow Smith, known for her iconic song “Whip My Hair,” styled her long ponytail by adding long dreadlocked extensions in a platinum blonde shade. To accentuate her look, she wore gold and silver Versace Medusa headbands, along with vibrant makeup featuring light blue eyeshadow and a bold swipe of red lip color.

Discussing another celebrity, Miley Cyrus, who has made headlines with her bold choices at past events, it appears she is aiming to outdo herself this time. Just hours before walking the red carpet, the “Wrecking Ball” singer shared a revealing photo on her Instagram account. In the picture, she is completely nude, adding to the anticipation surrounding her appearance at the event.

Space age: The Party In The USA hitmaker was not afraid to show off a little bit of skin

Space age: The Party In The USA hitmaker was not afraid to show off a little bit of skin

Space era: The chart-topping sensation, known for her track “Party In The USA,” fearlessly embraced the daring fashion trend, which revealed a hint of her flawless skin.

Family affair: Miley's family was in full force as Tish Cyrus - toting a Kotur clutch - joined her family, including actors Braison Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus, and actress Brandi Glenn Cyrus all joined the star on the red carpet

A Gathering of Loved Ones: Miley’s kinfolk were out in full force, with Tish Cyrus – carrying a stylish Kotur clutch – accompanying her beloved family, which included actors Braison Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, music artist Billy Ray Cyrus, and actress Brandi Glenn Cyrus. They all united with the star on the vibrant red carpet.

Body confident: Miley is no stranger to showing off her fabulous figure and her latest outing was no different

Embracing self-confidence: Miley has always been comfortable flaunting her stunning physique, and her most recent appearance upheld this trend.

Dynamic duo: She was joined by her designer pal Jeremy Scott

Dynamic duo: Accompanied by her close friend Jeremy Scott, a talented designer, she made quite the team.

Shake it: The star was happy to put her cheeky side on show

Get your groove on: The celebrity was thrilled to showcase her mischievous persona.

Tune in: She really made sure she was must-see TV 

Tune in: She went the extra mile to make sure she was the ultimate must-watch on television.

Magical: She also brought along a similarly dressed unicorn

Enchanting: Accompanying her was a unicorn dressed in a matching outfit.
Miley made sure to add a touch of modesty by adding pink stars to cover her exposed breast and crotch area in the picture.
Sharing the image with her 27.5 million followers, she humorously captioned it as, “When you’re the host and have to arrive at the VMAs extremely early!”
It’s evident that the photo was taken in her bathroom right after she woke up this morning, as she had her hand resting on her eye, with a weary expression on her face.

Quick change: Inside, Miley rapidly fired through the outfits, starting with this extremely short ensemble

Speedy Transformation: Within seconds, Miley effortlessly cycled through a variety of attires, commencing with a remarkably brief ensemble.

Looks chilly: Her first presenting 'dress' covered up a similar amount to her entrance outfit

Looks chilly: Her first presenting 'dress' covered up a similar amount to her entrance outfit

Seems quite nippy: The initial attire she showcased concealed an equal extent as her initial ensemble upon arrival.

Flowery: next up was this colourful sequinned affair

Next in line was this vibrant dress adorned with sparkling sequins.

Colourful: The halterneck one-piece had a navel-reaching neckline and a detachable feather boa

Colourful: The halterneck one-piece had a navel-reaching neckline and a detachable feather boa

Vibrant: The one-piece swimsuit with a halterneck design showcased a neckline that reached all the way to the navel, made even more eye-catching with the addition of a removable feather boa.

Face it: This fun ensemble had a lip skirt and a pair of eyes for a bra

Let’s be honest: This playful outfit consisted of a skirt made of lips and a bra adorned with eyes.

Got back-up: Miley previewed one of her 'coming up next' outfits on Instagram, which was even more revealing than the last

Got back-up: Miley previewed one of her 'coming up next' outfits on Instagram, which was even more revealing than the last

Miley recently gave her fans a glimpse of her upcoming outfit on Instagram, and it was even more daring than her previous ones. In a show of support, her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, also took to Instagram on the same day to share some nostalgic pictures. Among them was a snapshot from the early Nineties, when he was enjoying the popularity of his hit song, Achy Breaky Heart. In the picture, a young Miley can be seen wearing a white dress while her proud father poses behind her, sporting a mullet and a stylish studded blue jacket.

Miley's oufits didn't get much more wholesome after that, including this transparent affair with strategically placed coloured dots

Following that incident, Miley’s wardrobe choices took a decidedly less innocent turn, as evidenced by this sheer ensemble adorned with carefully positioned multicolored dots.

See-thru: With no underwear on, the nearby audience where sure to have gotten an eyeful, even if the camera somehow avoided it

See-thru: With no underwear on, the nearby audience where sure to have gotten an eyeful, even if the camera somehow avoided it

Transparent: Completely devoid of undergarments, the spectators in close proximity were undoubtedly treated to an unintended, albeit censoriously avoided, glimpse.

You must be joking: Jared Leto certainly seemed to approve

You’ve got to be kidding: Jared Leto definitely seemed to give his seal of approval.

Every time the camera turned to her, the host seemed to have a different outfit on, including this pink trouser and strappy bra set up, or this tinsel-fur coat over a shimmering white swimsuit

Every time the camera turned to her, the host seemed to have a different outfit on, including this pink trouser and strappy bra set up, or this tinsel-fur coat over a shimmering white swimsuit

Whenever the camera shifted its focus to her, the host appeared in a diverse array of ensembles. These included an eye-catching combination of pink trousers and a strappy bra, as well as a glamorous tinsel-fur coat layered over a shimmering white swimsuit.

Rainbow warrior: The gay rights champion was also spotted wearing this equality inspired boxy number

Rainbow warrior: This advocate for gay rights was also seen donning a fashionable boxy ensemble promoting equality. Additionally, they treated their followers by sharing snapshots from their shared Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana, which aired between 2006 and 2011.

To generate excitement among their fans for the upcoming performance, Miley took to Instagram and uploaded a series of videos showcasing their hangout session with the renowned internet personality, Baddiewinkle. The internet sensation, whose actual name is Ruth Van Winkle, is famous for her outrageous online persona. Backstage, she sported attire that closely resembled Miley’s signature style while the two had a delightful time together.

'Accident': With so many costume changes there was bound to be a wardrobe malfunction - and it came in the form of a nip slip when she was presenting mid change from behind a curtain

‘Oopsie’: With the plethora of outfit transformations, it was only a matter of time before a fashion mishap occurred – and it manifested as an unintended peek-a-boo moment when she was caught in the midst of a quick change, hidden behind a drapery.

Comparably boring: This mirror sequinned outfit was without doubt her most demure of the evening

Pretty uninspiring: The sequinned ensemble she donned for the occasion was undoubtedly her most understated of the night.

Face-off: Miley saved another face-themed creation as her final change of the night for her closing performance

Showdown: Miley stunned the crowd with yet another amazing face-inspired masterpiece, reserving it for her grand finale.

Fire when ready: She pulled some pretty interesting faces of her own while wearing it too

Shoot at will: She made some rather captivating expressions while donning the garment as well.

Paw-fect! The Vampire Diaries' Kat Grahame and Catfish star Nev Schulman hugged adorable dogs backstage

Paw-fect! The Vampire Diaries' Kat Grahame and Catfish star Nev Schulman hugged adorable dogs backstage

Absolutely purr-fect! Kat Grahame from The Vampire Diaries and Nev Schulman, renowned for his appearances on Catfish, were caught on camera embracing the pure cuteness of dogs during a backstage encounter.

No hands! Maria Menounos tucked her puppy in her strapless dress whilst actress Bella Thorne held her pooch close to her chest

Maria Menounos playfully concealed her puppy in the confines of her strapless dress, while Bella Thorne chose to keep her beloved pooch close to her heart. However, Miley Cyrus and Baddiewinkle were not the only famous personalities enjoying themselves backstage. Fellow stars such as Bella Thorne, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Emily Ratajkowski were also seen cuddling adorable canines at the Pupparazzi Pen, which was organized by the Shelter Pet Project.

Meanwhile, the eccentric host has gained significant attention at the VMAs for two consecutive years. One of her most famous moments was her 2013 performance with Robin Thicke, accompanied by a foam finger. In 2014, she took Jesse Helt, a homeless youth and her date for the evening, on stage to accept her Video of the Year award for Wrecking Ball.

Undoubtedly, Miley’s most unforgettable appearance involved her provocative dancing with Thicke. During their rendition of his hit single Blurred Lines, Miley promptly changed into a tiny gold bikini and proceeded to twerk in front of the musician. Her wild and daring actions during the family-friendly show drew much attention and controversy.

Too cute! We Are Your Friends' Emily Ratajkowski and Spring Breakers' Vanessa Anne Hudgens cosied up with their canines

Adorable! Emily Ratajkowski from “We Are Your Friends” and Vanessa Anne Hudgens from “Spring Breakers” were all snuggled up with their furry friends.

Nike? Afterwards in the press room, Miley had yet another bizarre ensemble to show off, this time an inflatable pink one with the words DO IT

Nike? Later at the media briefing, Miley had another eccentric outfit ready to showcase, this time sporting an inflatable pink ensemble that boldly read DO IT.

Controversial: Miley Cyrus got off to a racy start to her MTV Video Music Awards hosting gig by posting this nude photo just hours before the event on Sunda

Controversy ahead: Miley Cyrus kickstarted her MTV Video Music Awards hosting role with a daring move, sharing a risqué snapshot mere hours before the Sunday event.

Back in the day: The 22-year-old's father Billy Ray Cyrus definitely seemed excited about the big day as he posted this old photo from his heyday in the Nineties

In the past: The anticipation for the special occasion was evident in the recent social media post of the 22-year-old’s father, Billy Ray Cyrus. Celebrating the event, he shared a nostalgic photo from his prime in the 1990s.

Dynamic duo: The 54-year-old singer also shared a few snaps from their Disney Channel show together called Hannah Montana, which aired from 2006 to 2011

Dynamic duo: The 54-year-old singer also shared some snapshots from their joint Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana, which was broadcasted between 2006 and 2011.

Clearly having a great time, Miley couldn’t resist her iconic move of sticking out her tongue as she danced and moved around the married father, who looked fashionable in a suit with black and white stripes.
At the same time, Thicke’s then-wife, Paula Patton, watched from the crowd – the actress separated from him the following year and their divorce was finalized in 2015.
Then, in 2014, Miley made a decision to convey a message at the awards show, leaving behind her previous antics.
She sent a homeless youth to accept her award for Wrecking Ball, while she attentively sat among the audience.

Controversial: Miley is pictured with internet star Baddie Winkle ahead of tonight's broadcast

Controversial: Miley Cyrus is seen posing alongside online sensation Baddie Winkle in anticipation of tonight’s live telecast.

Having a blast: The Wrecking Ball singer hyped up fans by posting a few videos of herself hanging out with the 87-year-old internet personality

Enjoying Themselves: The singer known for her hit song “Wrecking Ball” excited her fans by sharing videos of her spending time with the renowned 87-year-old internet sensation. Jimmy Fallon took the microphone while Jesse informed the audience about a noble cause called My Friend’s Place, a center aiding homeless young people in Hollywood.

Moved by Jesse’s words, Miley was captured in the audience shedding tears. A Daily Mail reporter present at the event even caught wind of the crowd booing Miley for not personally accepting the award. Meanwhile, Miley updated her Facebook page during the segment, providing her fans with a video guide on how to contribute to the cause of My Friend’s Place.

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