Nothing was able to overshadow the Kanye West-Taylor Swift incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, but that did not mean there was a shortage of actresses, musicians and other female celebrities who did not work their hardest to look good at the event. From Swift to Beyonce to Hayley Williams to Alessandra Ambrosio Lauren Conrad to Amanda Bynes to Cassie Stephanie Pratt to Alicia Keys to Jennifer Lopez to Maria Menounos to Leighton Meester, the VMAs were the place to be for America’s hot young talent.
Who looked the best? Check out the red carpet and event photos.