By Mariel Turner
2:00am PST, Mar 4, 2023
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The Kids' Choice Awards might be known for slime, fun sets and family-friendly performances, but that doesn't mean there's a lack of great fashion. Many stars have sported some great looks at the awards show. In celebration of the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 4, we're taking a look back at some of the cutest ensembles from past shows…
Long before this pop star started donning her signature high ponytail, a young Ariana Grande looked adorable in an orange minidress by Aiisha Ramadan, a spunky Chanel flap bag and a pair of Saint Laurent platform heels as she posed for photos on the orange carpet at Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 29, 2014.
Keep reading for more fun KCA fashion…
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Chilli, T-Boz, and Left Eye — famously known as TLC — donned one of their brightest coordinated looks ever at the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards. The Grammy-winning R&B singers known for their No. 1 tracks like "No Scrubs," "Creep" and "Waterfalls" looked all at once chic and edgy in their vibrant and colorful ensembles.
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Danielle Fishel looked quintessentially '90s while walking the red carpet with her "Boy Meets World" co-star Ben Savage at the 1999 KCA show. The actress wore a white crop top with a pink gingham midi-length skirt and white platform sandals. She completed the look with pink and white butterfly clips in her hair, of course!
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Such babies! Kylie Jenner and big sister Kendall Jenner were all smiles at Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in 2011. The reality TV stars kept their looks sweet and simple with pale pink minidresses and neutral heels.
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Rihanna was a "good girl gone bad" at the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards. The singer wore a pink-and-black polka-dot bustier from H&M, Stella McCartney jeans and DSquared2 black pumps.
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Zendaya sported a retro glam look at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards: a flapper-style couture dress by designer Ulyana Sergeenko and jeweled black platforms.
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Zendaya delivered great fashion again two years later at the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards when she arrived wearing a champagne-hued Off-White A-line dress with sheer sleeves and matching Casadei platform heels.
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Storm Reid made a bold and bright fashion statement at the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The "A Wrinkle in Time" actress donned a Moschino Resort rainbow-striped suit with neutral Malone Souliers sandals.
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"Candy" singer Mandy Moore served us a quintessential Y2K look at the 2000 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The then-16-year-old pop star took home the rising star blimp that night for her track "I Wanna Be with You." Mandy looked as sweet as ever too — her black tank top and statement fringe pants made for a chic 2000s moment.
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Brad Pitt was just as hot as ever at the 2003 Kids' Choice Awards when he showed up wearing a simple black button-down shirt with a tan jacket and long locks. Swoon!
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Tia Mowry looked gorg at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards. The "Sister, Sister" star rocked a Versace blue-and-lavender abstract-patterned shift dress with black Jimmy Choo sandals and a black clutch.
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Baby Alexa Vega! At the 15th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on April 20, 2002, the "Spy Kids" star looked adorable in a dark denim jumpsuit.
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Jessica Alba brought the glam to the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards. The mom of three wore a print jacquard cap-sleeved dress with a fit-and-flare silhouette by Mary Katrantzou. She paired the frock with metallic Christian Louboutin bow-front pumps and a green-trimmed Stella McCartney clutch.
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Pop singer Demi Lovato hit the 2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards orange carpet wearing a gorgeous, vibrant jumpsuit by Halston Heritage. She finished her look with a matching bold lip and subtle gold sandals. Demi looked incredibly radiant that night!
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We loved London Tipton! At the 2008 Kids' Choice Awards, "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" star Brenda Song wore a purple minidress with bright, colorful graphics. She finished off her look with vibrant red pumps and a matching clutch.
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"Grown-ish" star Yara Shahidi showed, once again, that she can do no wrong on the red carpet when she arrived at the 2018 Kids' Choice Awards rocking an oversized jacquard top and matching high-waisted jacquard shorts by Rosario, large yellow-gold Sydney Evan drop earrings and emerald Jimmy Choo Minny sandals.
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"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Alyson Hannigan seemed to be channelling her character, Willow Rosenberg, with this look! At the 1999 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, the young actress looked playful and casual in denim overalls and a brightly patterned long-sleeved top.
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At Nickelodeon's 17th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on April 3, 2004, Disney Channel darling Hilary Duff wore a pink cotton dress and accessorized with a metallic purse and funky ombre heels. That night, the young actress took home a blimp for favorite female artist. She was also nominated for favorite TV actress for her work on "Lizzie McGuire."
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Heidi Klum was serving some supermodel fab at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards. The former Victoria's Secret Angel wore a red, black and white Versace cut-out dress with black sandals.
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JTT — one of our first crushes! Jonathan Taylor Thomas looked as handsome as ever when he wore a gray sweater and white shirt to the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards.
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Ashley Judd looked adorable at the 1997 Kids' Choice Awards with sister Wynonna Judd and nephew Elijah. The actress wore a red-and-white floral-print dress with red Mary Jane heels.
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Talented then-14-year-old comedic actress Amanda Bynes looked incredibly cute at the 13th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards! The "All That" actress wore a blue patterned dress topped with a dark denim jacket — a little fashionista in the making!
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Cree Cicchino looked colorfully chic at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards. The starlet wore an Alice + Olivia dress with a patterned neckline and a multicolored bedazzled skirt with Nine West black booties.
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Before she was Gretchen Weiners — daughter of the man who created the toaster strudel — she was Claudia Salinger from "Party of Five!" Talented actress Lacey Chabert looked like a total '90s fashionista when she hit the orange carpet at the 11th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 1998. This all-black look was absolutely everything — from the feather-trim tank top to the leather miniskirt, Lacey was a '90s queen!
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We love a denim dress moment! Beloved '90s and '00s actress Melissa Joan Hart looked incredible in a strapless, fitted denim dress at the 15th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on April 20, 2002. The "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" star, who paired the look with gingham sandals, was nominated for two blimps that night — favorite TV actress and favorite voice from an animated movie.
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Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry have been serving fabulous looks at Kids' Choice Awards shows for years. The celebrity twins wore similar green outfits to the 1998 show. Tia rocked a green cami top with gray pants and a yellow-green cardigan, and Tamera wore a green cami dress with a matching yellow-green cardigan.
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Baby V! Vanessa Hudgens looked adorable at Nickelodeon's 20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 31, 2007. The "High School Musical" actress wore a dainty dark blue gown with gold button embellishments. She finished the look with simple gold accessories and black peep-toe heels.
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford brought the runway to the 1997 Kids' Choice Awards when she wore a gold-and-silver-striped midi-length dress with strappy silver heels.
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Alicia Silverstone looked as fashionable as her iconic "Clueless" character, Cher, at the 1998 Kids' Choice Awards when she arrived in a soft pink jacket with a patterned green dress and strappy silver heels.
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Caleb McLaughlin donned one of his best looks at Nickelodeon's 2018 Kids' Choice Awards. The "Stranger Things" star wore a navy turtleneck, navy leather jacket, navy pants with white side stripes and black loafers with red-and-white accents.
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Iggy Azalea looked flawless at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards. The rapper wore a white crop top with a stunning blue-and-silver floor-length floral skirt. Chic!
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Jonas Brothers Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas all looked like handsome heartthrobs at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards. Kevin rocked a black suit jacket with a black-and-silver tie, Joe wore a gray suit jacket atop a white V-neck shirt and Nick donned a tan suit jacket with a red bow tie. Snazzy!
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Tyra Banks was looking too fierce at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards. The supermodel rocked a bright, fitted red dress with eye-catching yellow pumps and a yellow clutch.
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Keke Palmer looked fun and flirty at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards. The "Akeelah and the Bee" actress wore a multicolored Adam Spring dress with Christian Louboutin lavender heels.
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Bella Thorne looked absolutely stunning at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards. The actress wore a structured emerald satin romper by Valentino with Christian Louboutin gold pumps.
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Gwen Stefani gave us rocker chic at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards. The singer wore Casadei black over-the-knee boots with a Libertine Spring 2017 embroidered blouse and metallic short shorts.
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Hilary Duff brought some Hollywood glam to the 2006 Kids' Choice Awards. The "Younger" actress wore a black strappy top with a high neckline, black pants, black pumps and gold chandelier earrings.
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Peyton List looked like a true fashionista at the 2018 Kids' Choice Awards where she wore a crisp white Guess by Marciano Dorothea wide-leg jumpsuit and sparkly Giuseppe Zanotti Harmony sandals.
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Brec Bassinger looked red-hot at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards. The actress wore a House of CB Nayeli shoulder lace-up trouser suit with a Gedebe embellished clutch and an Eddie Borgo glint pendant necklace.
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Jeff Goldblum looked as handsome as ever at the 1997 Kids' Choice Awards in a black V-neck shirt, a black leather jacket, blue jeans and a black belt.
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Jennifer Lopez looked romantic and chic at the 2000 Kids' Choice Awards. The A-lister wore a soft pink dress with a pink shawl, pink heels and dainty jewelry to the show.
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He was so young! Shia LaBeouf looked cute and classic at the 2007 Kids' Choice Awards in a tan blazer with layered cream and gray shirts and blue jeans.
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Jennifer Hudson looked fashionably chic at the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards with son David Otunga Jr. The singer wore a simple black jumpsuit and added a pop of color with blue-and-black strappy heels.
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The original pop boy band brought the looks to the 1989 Kids' Choice Awards. Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block wore an assortment of shirts with blazers, jackets, and vests and jeans or black pants. Gotta love the '80s fashion!
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Megan Fox looked flawless at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards in a strapless green minidress with gold embellishments, a black clutch and black wedges.
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Michelle Obama looked flawlessly fashionable alongside daughters Malia Obama and Sasha Obama at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards. The former FLOTUS wore a pair of foil-wash jeans by New York designer Wes Gordon and a metallic houndstooth jacket. Malia rocked a gray shirt and a yellow-and-black floral skirt from ASOS. Sister Sasha also rocked an ASOS look — a gray geometric-print dress.
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Former Disney darling Miley Cyrus posed for photos on the orange carpet at the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in a gorgeous floral gown. The actress-singer had quite a successful night — she took home the blimp for favorite movie actress for 2011's "The Last Song" and was also nominated for favorite female artist and favorite TV actress for her work on "Hannah Montana."
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Rebecca Romijn looked flawless at the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards in a simple yet fashionable red midi-length dress and white sandals.
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Halle Berry gave us a casual yet cute look for the 2001 Kids' Choice Awards when she sported a metallic tan halter top with dark-wash jeans and tan heeled sandals.
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Avan Jogia looked dapper at the 2014 Kids' Choice Awards where he sported a blue suit with a white button-down shirt, a black-and-white polka-dot tie and brown shoes.
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We can't help but love him! Nick Jonas posed for photos at the 28th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on March 28, 2015, and looked cool doing it! The youngest member of the Jonas Brothers kept his look casual yet fashionable with a dark denim jacket, white shirt and burnt orange pants.
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Michelle Trachtenberg brought "Clueless" chic to the 1998 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. The "Gossip Girl" alum rocked a short-sleeved red turtleneck with a yellow plaid miniskirt, tights and Mary Janes. Adorbs!
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Tatyana Ali looked '90s-chic at the 1994 Kids' Choice Awards. The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star wore a black spaghetti-strap dress with a white T-shirt underneath and a black choker necklace.
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A then-pregnant Fergie wore a colorful and fun look to the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards — a fitted Mary Katrantzou dress with a fishtank print and yellow Roxane heels.
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Jaden Smith channeled his fashionable father, Will Smith, at the 2012 Kids' Choice Awards. The actor wore a studded tan leather jacket with a white T-shirt, black skinny jeans and tan boots that year.
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Could she look more gorgeous? At Nickelodeon's 15th Annual Kids Choice Awards on April 20, 2002, pop singer Janet Jackson looked like a style icon in her patchwork bottoms, lime green tank with baby pink and blue accents and eye-catching accessories. That night, Janet won the wannabe award, which was presented to the best celebrity role model. She was also nominated for favorite female artist.
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A true stunner! "Victorious" actress Victoria Justice looked gorgeous at Nickelodeon's 27th Annual Kids' Choice Awards — the star wore a piece from the Atelier Versace Fall 2012 collection. From the strapless, corseted bodice to the delicate green and yellow embellishments, this flirty dress was a standout that night!
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Lucy Liu gave us early 2000s fashion at the 2003 Kids' Choice Awards in a brown fedora (so aughts!), black tube top, flared khakis with a pink belt and pointed black pumps.
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Riele Downs was a vision in gold at the 2017 Kids' Choice Awards when she hit the orange carpet wearing a printed metallic dress that she designed herself and strappy black heels.
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"One Tree Hill" actress Bethany Joy Lenz looked casually cool at Nickelodeon's 10th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on April 19, 1997. The then-rising star was all smiles in her groovy patterned skirt, flower-printed top and leather jacket.
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"The Nanny" star Fran Drescher was very '90s with this look! Her bold, long-sleeved printed dress with the words "Peace" and "Love" made for quite the fashion statement at the 10th Annual Kids' Choice Awards on April 19, 1997.
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Remember this kid?! Actor Jake Thomas — better known as Matt McGuire from "Lizzie McGuire" — attended the 15th Annual Kids Choice Awards on April 20, 2002, in absolute style. The then-12-year-old's look screamed '00s — from the spiky hair and tinted sunglasses to that denim and olive green jacket, Jake sure knew how to dress for the orange carpet!
