The ‘Pink Pony Club’ singer made an unforgettable red carpet statement at the Grammys
Chappell Roan has officially arrived at the Grammys, and her daring outfit has left fans completely stunned.
The 2026 Grammy Awards are taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with a packed lineup of performers including Roan, Doechii, KAROL G, Mumford & Sons, Sabrina Carpenter, and Sam Smith taking to the stage tonight (February 1).
While artists like Carpenter and Roan are already familiar faces at the Grammys, this year also features several first-time nominees such as Raye, Forrest Frank, Troye Sivan, country singer Lainey Wilson, and Davido.
However, it seems unlikely that Roan’s performance will be the only thing people remember from the night.
The 27-year-old stepped onto the red carpet wearing a sheer wine-red dress that immediately turned heads, with the upper portion of the outfit connected directly to her nipples, making it one of the most talked-about looks of the evening.
What are people saying on social media?
As expected, Grammys viewers wasted no time sharing their reactions to Roan’s NSFW look across social media platforms.
“CHAPPELL ROAN THE WOMAN THAT YOU ARE,” one person wrote on Twitter.
“Oh my f**king god Chappell Roan,” said another, while a third added: “Chappell Roan’s outfit…whew.”
Another user summed up the moment by writing: “CHAPPELL ROAN IS TAKING IT FOR BIGGEST GAG OF THE NIGHT HOLY SH*T.”
Some fans also speculated that the ‘Good Luck Babe!’ singer may have been wearing a Thierry Mugler–inspired piece from the designer’s Spring/Summer 1998 collection.
Roan is nominated this year for Record of the Year for her song ‘The Subway’, along with a nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance for the same track.
How the Grammys voting process works
The Grammys voting process begins with Recording Academy members and record companies submitting recordings and music videos they believe deserve a nomination.
A panel of 350 experts from different areas of the music industry then reviews each submission to ensure it meets eligibility rules and is placed in the correct category.
Once that process is complete, first-round ballots are sent to voting members in good standing, who can only vote within their areas of expertise. Audit and consulting firm Deloitte oversees the handling of the ballots.
Final voting usually takes place a few months after the nominees are announced.
Although voters are advised to base their choices on musical quality rather than popularity, it remains unclear how strictly that guidance is followed.
This year’s final votes were reportedly cast between December 12 and January 5, ahead of tonight’s (February 1) ceremony.
Most awkward moments in Grammys history
Jennifer Lopez and that green dress (2000)
While this moment was more awkward for the Recording Academy than for Jennifer Lopez, it remains one of the most memorable fashion moments in Grammys history.
In 2000, the ‘On the Floor’ singer arrived wearing a green, deep-plunge Versace dress that completely stole the spotlight.
The look was so iconic that people paid more attention to the dress than the award winners, searching for images of Lopez so frequently that it reportedly led to the creation of Google Images.
Lady Gaga’s infamous entrance (2011)
This moment did not involve a meat dress, but it did involve eggs.
Lady Gaga arrived at the 2011 Grammys inside a giant egg, carried across the red carpet before remaining inside it until her performance of ‘Born This Way’.
Years later, fans still debate the meaning behind the entrance and whether it was necessary, but it remains unforgettable.
Nicki Minaj and the exorcism (2012)
Back in 2012, Nicki Minaj was one of the most anticipated performers of the night.
What caught viewers off guard was her performance of ‘Roman Holiday’, which featured an exorcism-themed scene with Minaj dressed as a nun.
While some praised it as artistic expression, others found the moment awkward and unsettling.
Taylor Swift and her ‘Red’ nomination (2014)
Taylor Swift nominations are almost a Grammys tradition, but 2014 brought an especially awkward moment.
Many expected her album Red to win Album of the Year, but the presenter jokingly read out: “RRRRRRR-Random Access Memories.”
Swift’s reaction quickly shifted from excitement to disbelief as the real winner was announced moments later.
Kanye West interrupting another artist on stage (2015)
This time, the interruption did not involve Taylor Swift, but fellow artist Beck.
Kanye West appeared to interrupt Beck’s acceptance speech, seemingly as a joke, but later added to the confusion by suggesting Beck should hand the award to Beyoncé.
The moment left viewers unsure whether to laugh or cringe, cementing its place among the Grammys’ most uncomfortable scenes.