Then & Now: Grammy Artists’ First Red Carpet Looks

Every Grammy-nominated artist has to start somewhere. We've found your favorite stars' first appearances on the Grammy red carpet--some are hilariously bad, and some clearly illustrate their early star power. Let’s see how their old styles match up with what they're rocking today.

By Julie Pereira, Thread Blogger

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Rihanna - No surprise here: RiRi's first Grammys appearance had tons of sex appeal. In 2007, Rihanna was singing "Pon de Replay," and rocking a ruched green gown. Today, she's "Rated R" for red in a stunning Azzedine Alaia gown.
Rihanna - No surprise here: RiRi's first Grammys appearance had tons of sex appeal. In 2007, Rihanna was singing "Pon de Replay," and rocking a ruched green gown. Today, she's "Rated R" for red in a stunning Azzedine Alaia gown.