Most Viral Moments & Looks from the 2026 Grammys – 50+ Pics
The 2026 Grammys delivered viral chaos and risqué fashion moments that instantly split the internet, making this year's ceremony one of the most talked-about in recent memory.
Held on February 1, 2026, the awards show had everything fans love: unexpected reactions and red carpet looks that sparked nonstop debate online.
The best moments include one emotional win that stopped the room at the end of the night, someone's on-stage mistake that had the audience cackling, and one legendary supermodel who wasn't safe from the worst-dressed label! Several artists even bared it all right on the red carpet. So keep scrolling to see the best of Sunday night's broadcast!
Bad Bunny attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
The Grammys always promise surprises, but Cher accidentally delivered one of the most hilarious moments of the night.
While presenting Record of the Year, the singer took a long pause before opening the envelope, then laughed and admitted, "Oh! They told me it was going to be on the prompter."
Cher presents the award for Record of the Year during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
When she finally read the card and saw the word "Luther," she confidently announced, "Oh, the Grammy goes to Luther Vandross," even pronouncing his last name as "Grandoss."
The problem is Vandross passed away in 2005, and the actual winner was Kendrick Lamar and SZA's song "luther," a tribute to the legendary singer. Realizing the slip seconds later, Cher corrected herself, "No, Kendrick Lamar! The Grammy goes to Kendrick Lamar."
Cher presents the award for Record of the Year during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Lamar was visibly laughing as SZA hugged people on her way to the stage, and the artists leaned into the moment during their acceptance speech, acknowledging the connection between their song and Vandross.
The track, from Lamar's "GNX" album, samples Vandross and Cheryl Lynn's cover of "If This World Were Mine," written by Marvin Gaye.
Cher presents the award for Record of the Year during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
If anyone questioned whether the Grammys still matter emotionally, Bad Bunny answered that in seconds.
When Harry Styles announced that the Puerto Rican singer's album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should've Taken More Photos)" had won Album of the Year, the camera cut to the artist, who covered his eyes and remained seated while breathing heavily. The pause stretched longer than usual, and then he finally stood.
Bad Bunny reacts to winning Album of the Year for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/enews
As he walked up to the stage, his tears were clearly visible, and once up there, he hugged Styles tightly, not letting go for another several seconds. The moment marked a historic milestone as it's the first Spanish-language album to ever win this category.
Bad Bunny reacts to winning Album of the Year for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/enews
Fans immediately flooded social media with emotional reactions. One netizen shared a video and wrote, "Bad Bunny breaks down in tears after winning a Grammy for Album of the year. #GRAMMY."
Another added, "Overwhelmed Bless his heart [sic]," while a third simply wrote, "So emotional."
Bad Bunny reacts to winning Album of the Year for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/enews
Sometimes, what doesn't happen becomes the moment everyone talks about. When Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album for "MAYHEM," the audience rose to their feet, except Miley Cyrus.
Lady Gaga reacts to winning Best Pop Vocal Album for "MAYHEM" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/Page Six
Cameras caught Cyrus seated, at first looking toward her companion and then toward the stage while rubbing her gloved hands together. She was notably not clapping.
Miley Cyrus and friend react to Lady Gaga winning Best Pop Vocal Album for "MAYHEM" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/Page Six
The brief moment sparked outrage and instant speculation online. One viewer asked, "Miley's face during lady gaga winning? EXCUSE ME [sic]?!" Another wrote, "But why was Miley being shady and not standing!! Like girl let's be fr [sic]…."
Miley Cyrus and friend react to Lady Gaga winning Best Pop Vocal Album for "MAYHEM" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: YouTube/Page Six
Not everyone saw it as shade, though. A more sympathetic fan commented, "I was so sad when I saw Miley's and Maxx's reaction, I got them. SB really deserved the Grammy, but happy for Gaga too."
Lady Gaga accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for "MAYHEM" during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Justin Bieber's Grammy performance didn't just showcase his shirtless chest and boxer shorts; it revealed surprise ink work. At several points during his performance, a new tattoo on his back was clearly visible, and fans were quick to say that it resembled his wife, Hailey Bieber.
Justin Bieber performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
One fan confidently declared, "Justin Bieber got a new tattoo of Hailey Bieber's face on his back. 💞 #GRAMMYs." Another screamed, "JUSTIN BIEBER HAS GOT HAILEYS FACE TATTOOED OMG."
Justin Bieber performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
But someone else pointed out that this wasn't the first time Bieber had done something like this. One person's comment read, "there is no way justin bieber got a tattoo of hailey bieber's elle magazine…similarly to the one he got of selena gomez's elle cover 😭."
Justin Bieber performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Sabrina Carpenter's performance of "Manchild" was visually striking, but one detail overshadowed everything else.
Dressed as a sexy pilot in white, the singer climbed onto a makeshift plane and ended the performance holding a live white dove. The visual stunned viewers BUT immediately drew backlash from PETA.
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
The organization slammed the moment on X, "Did Sabrina Carpenter really just bring a bird on stage in 2026?! The Manchild singer is giving childlike behavior. Leave animals out of the #GRAMMYs!"
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
In an accompanying image, they added:
"HEY SABRINA, BRINGING A LIVE BIRD ONTO THE GRAMMYS STAGE IS STUPID, SLOW, USELESS... AND CRUEL! Bright lights, loud noise, and handling cause fear and distress for a bird who belongs flying free in the open sky."
Sabrina Carpenter performs during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Lamar didn't just win... he rewrote Grammy history for rap music.
Kendrick Lamar attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
With five trophies in one night, Lamar now holds 27 Grammy wins, surpassing Jay-Z's long-standing record of 25. His victories included Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Rap Performance, and Record of the Year for "luther."
Kendrick Lamar attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
In fact, Jay-Z was not nominated and did not attend the ceremony at all this year, making Lamar's achievement even more striking.
Kendrick Lamar attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
As is customary, stars showed up ready to serve on the red carpet, and then the internet did what it does best: declare a winner, pick a "worst," and argue about it online.
If there was one look fans seemed weirdly united about, it was Carpenter's. The praise came fast and was very specific, down to the designer credit.
A netizen wrote, "Sabrina Carpenter is my BEST dressed so far tonight. Valentino (custom), by Alessandro Michele." Another summed up the overall vibe with, "The hair, the dress, the makeup… sabrina OWNS the red carpet #grammys."
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
And one more fan went full dreamy about it, writing, "This might be one of my favourite sabrina red carpet looks ever she looks ethereal [sic]."
In other words, the internet crowned her, but someone else wasn't so lucky.
Sabrina Carpenter attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
But while Carpenter was hogging all the compliments, Heidi Klum was catching heat... hard. Several netizens zeroed in on her look as the night's most confusing fashion moment, with comments that ranged from brutally honest to outright stunned.
One person didn't hold back at all, "Worst dressed of the night #heidiklum could barely walk and it wasn't even cute...hope she didn't have to go to the bathroom [sic] #GRAMMYs2026 #GRAMMY #grammys."
Heidi Klum arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Another added a more resigned take, "I love Heidi I truly do, but she's always one of the worst dressed."
And one comment captured the collective curiosity with, "On behalf of all humans, we would like to know how Heidi was able to sit in this outfit. 👀"
Heidi Klum arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Whether you loved it, hated it, or just had questions, Klum's look was absolutely a conversation starter. Check out the rest of the standout and sometimes insane outfits of the night:
Lady Gaga arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Lady Gaga arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber at the 68th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attend the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Teyana Taylor attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Teyana Taylor attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
Miley Cyrus arrives on the carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Miley Cyrus arrives on the carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Bad Bunny attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Ari Lennox arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Ari Lennox arrives for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Chappell Roan attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Chappell Roan attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Chappell Roan attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Chappell Roan attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Jennifer Hudson attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Queen Latifah attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Gesaffelstein attends the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Olivia Dean attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Paris Hilton attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Yoonchae, Megan, Lara Raj, Manon, Sophia, and Daniela of Katseye attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Shaboozey attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Trevor Noah arrives on the carpet at the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Billie Eilish attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, winners of the Song of the Year award for “WILDFLOWER”, pose in the press room during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Doechii attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Doechii attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Addison Rae attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Here is the list of winners across all major and genre categories: