The MTV VMAs red carpet is notoriously one of the most revealing red carpets, with attendees sporting daring looks of varying shades of nakedness. It was on this very carpet that Lil Kim showed off her famous nipple pastel look and Miley Cyrus showed off her controversial silver body harness for the first time. This year, Katy Perry wore her bra like a shirt and paired it with a low-rise skirt that exposed her pelvis.

The event is always a glitzy affair, and attendees usually wear at least something. Olivia Rodrigo, however, is not most attendees. The “deja vu” singer did not show up to the 2024 Video Music Awards without a stitch of clothing. The look, or lack thereof, gave a sense of “deja vu” to the 2022 VMAs, which Rodrigo also did not attend.

Despite her nominations for four different awards (Best Pop, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Art Direction), the singer was not present at the annual festivities. Rodrigo was last seen celebrating the first anniversary of the release of his album “Guts” from a grassy field after a stylish stage performance at the Venice Film Festival.

Fans were denied what would surely have been a great fashion moment, so let's take a look back at her looks from past VMAs.

Whether on the red carpet or on the radio, Olivia Rodrigo always brings a pop and punk energy. The singer often stays true to that vibe at award ceremonies that celebrate her musical talent.

In 2023, the star paid tribute to her “Guts” album by wearing a sparkling silver gown with a matching “GUTS” ring. Her look was custom made by Ludovic de Saint-Sernin and covered in 150,000 Swarovski crystals.

Rodrigo also attended 2021 and embodied the Y2K glamour vibe that her generation loves. She walked the red carpet in a tangerine and magenta dress. Her satin dress featured a corset bodice and contrasting tulle overlay. For a final nostalgic flourish, Rodrigo accessorized with giant butterfly earrings that dangled from her shoulders.

One thing's for sure: Beyonce would have loved Rodrigo's 2024 VMA look (because she didn't even go).