Hilary Duff made her long-awaited return to the American Music Awards on Monday night, her first appearance at the ceremony in 21 years.
The singer and actress, 38, hit the red carpet at the 52nd AMAs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas wearing an elegant metallic silver dress with a V-neckline, paired with matching silver heels and minimal accessories.
Her blonde hair was styled in a bun and her makeup was soft and natural. She is on the show as a host and joins a lineup that includes John Legend, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul and Lisa Rinna, among others.
Duff last attended the AMAs in 2005, meaning tonight marks a 21-year gap between appearances, a span that covers a tremendous amount of ground in her personal and professional life.
The timing seems especially appropriate given that he is in the midst of a large-scale creative comeback.
In February, she released luck…or something like thattheir first album in over a decade, and it kicked off their Small rooms, big nerves tour in January, their first tour in over ten years.
She’s also been making waves outside of music.
Duff recently appeared as 2026 illustrated sports Swimsuit cover star, photographed in South Caicos by Kat Irlin. Her fellow cover stars this year include Alix Earle, Tiffany Haddish and Nicole Williams English.
Tonight’s ceremony is hosted by Queen Latifah, who co-hosted the AMAs in 1995 and also performed at the 2008 show alongside Alicia Keys.
The night’s performers include Billy Idol, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, Karol G, Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes, Twenty One Pilots, Hootie & the Blowfish, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, Riley Green, Sombr and Katseye.
The program is broadcast live C.B.S. and transmitting in Supreme+ Premium.
For Duff, however, the night is a statement in itself, proof that after two decades away from this particular stage, she has returned.
