Red Carpet Rundown: Jennifer Hudson Tributes Whitney Houston, Jordyn Woods Slays In Metallic & More

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The 2024 American Music Awards aired, last night, with memorable music performances, tweetable moments and a sleek black carpet. Mariah Carey helped the AMAs celebrate their 50th anniversary by performing some of her biggest ballads. Chingy, Nelly , J-Kwon and the St. Lunatics hit the stage to perform a medley of hip-hop classics leaving viewers feeling transported to the best of the 2000s. Jennifer Hudson , who graced the carpet in an elegant black gown, payed homage to Whitney Houston through song and fashion.

Jennifer Hudson Makes A Fashion Statement

Jennifer Hudson belted out Whitney Houston’s classic I Will Always Love You wearing a custom La Roxx gown with cape look inspired by the gown Houston wore at her 1994 performance.

“I don’t think I can recall a time when I didn’t know of Whitney. Though I recall seeing her at a young age and just being completely captivated by this goddess,” said hudson in an pre-show interview posted on social media.

Jordyn Woods Wears Metallic To 2024 American Music Awards

Jordyn Woods gave us an effortless slay on the 2024 American Music Awards carpet in a metallic mini dress by Balmain. Jordyn showed off her look in a photoshoot she posted on social media with the caption, “So much fun being at the @AMAs 50th Anniversary Special! + Watch the show TONIGHT at 8ET | 5PT on @CBS + streaming on @ParamountPlus !” Jordyn’s look was styled by Sandra Vainqueur.

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