Influential women in music graced the red carpet at Billboard’s 2025 Women in Music event, which took place on Saturday (March 29). See the best red carpet photos from the night here.
Host Laverne Cox, music stars and industry leaders were pictured on the carpet ahead of the ceremony that honors accomplished women and their contributions to the music industry, their communities and beyond.
Artist nominees at this year’s prestigious event include Doechii, receiving the Woman of the Year Award, as well as aespa (Group of the Year), Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award), Erykah Badu (Icon Award), GloRilla (Powerhouse Award), Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year), JENNIE (Global Force Award), Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award presented by Crown Royal Whisky), Meghan Trainor (Hitmaker Award), Muni Long (Rising Star Award Presented by Honda Stage) and Tyla (Impact Award presented by Bose). Global Women of the Year are ANNA (Billboard Italy Woman of the Year) and Charlotte Cardin (Billboard Canada Woman of the Year).
Tina Knowles, mom to Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, is the first-ever Mother of the Year honoree at Billboard’s Women in Music, held at the YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif.
The list of presenters features Becky G, Kali Chis, Madison Beer, Julia Michaels, Lauren Jauregui, Mickey Guyton, Suki Waterhouse, Summer Walker, Tanner Adell, Victoria Monét and Zara Larsson.
The red carpet was also expected to see appearances from Ari Lennox, Ashe, Ava Max, Bella Poarch, Heidi Montag, JoJo Siwa, Kandi Burruss, Keyshia Cole, Loren Gray, Madison Bailey, Queen Naija, Sophia Culpo, Tinashe, Victoria Justice and more.
See many of them pictured on the red carpet in this photo gallery of not-to-be-missed moments.
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Doechii & Tina Knowles
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Doechii and Tina Knowles at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Gracie Abrams
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Gracie Abrams at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Jennie Kim
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Jennie Kim at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Meghan Trainor
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Meghan Trainor at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Tyla
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Tyla at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Kali Uchis
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Kali Uchis at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Victoria Monét, Ari Lennox & Muni Long
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Victoria Monét, Ari Lennox and Muni Long at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Julia Michaels
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Julia Michaels at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Zara Larsson
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Zara Larsson at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Ravyn Lenae
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Ravyn Lenae at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Tinashe
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Tinashe at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Maeta
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Maeta at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Ledisi
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Ledisi at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Jojo Siwa
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Jojo Siwa at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Dalia Ganz
Image Credit: JC Olivera Dalia Ganz at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Cindy Oliver
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Cindy Oliver at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Sabrina Phillips, Pam Sturchio & Elena Quandt
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Sabrina Phillips, Pam Sturchio and Elena Quandt at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Rania Aniftos
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Rania Aniftos at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Tanner Adell
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Tanner Adell at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Diane Warren
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Diane Warren at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Laverne Cox
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Laverne Cox at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Melody Thornton
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Melody Thornton at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Mary Conde & Judy Heyman
Image Credit: JC Olivera Mary Conde and Judy Heyman at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Gina Harrell
Image Credit: JC Olivera Gina Harrell at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Kiona Nikiy Reaves & Alexandra Lyzwa
Image Credit: JC Olivera Kiona Nikiy Reaves and Alexandra Lyzwa at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Meg Donnelly
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Meg Donnelly at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Queen Naija
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Queen Naija at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Mickey Guyton
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Mickey Guyton at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Megan Moroney
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Megan Moroney at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Ari Lennox
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Ari Lennox at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles,.
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Muni Long
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Muni Long at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Bella Poarch
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Bella Poarch at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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Madison Bailey
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Madison Bailey at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Melissa Ruderman
Image Credit: JC Olivera Melissa Ruderman at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Lauren Jauregui
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Lauren Jauregui at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Doechii
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Doechii at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles..
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Dana Droppo & Mike Van
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Dana Droppo and Mike Van at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Victoria Monét
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Victoria Monét at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Suki Waterhouse
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Suki Waterhouse at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Jenna Park Adler
Image Credit: JC Olivera Jenna Park Adler at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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GloRilla
Image Credit: Christopher Polk GloRilla at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Heidi Montag
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores Heidi Montag at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Rapsody
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Rapsody at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Madison Beer
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Madison Beer at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Tina Knowles
Image Credit: Michael Buckner Tina Knowles at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Kiana Lede
Image Credit: Christopher Polk Kiana Lede at the Billboard Women in Music 2025 held at the YouTube Theater on March 29, 2025 in Los Angeles.
