As we approach music’s biggest night official candidate list The 2025 Grammy Awards were announced today. The most awarded Grammy winner in history, with 32 gramophones, is none other than Beyoncé 11 candidates. this season Super Bowl performer and 16-time winner Kendrick Lamar will compete two more times. Cardi B, on the other hand, has the potential to add a 10th trophy to her career.

To celebrate their success, artists are known to present the most historic beauties of the year at the Grammy Awards. In 2004, Beyoncé wore purple eyeshadow that faded to her cheeks as she cradled five awards with her ringed fingers. Erykah Badu, who was nominated this year for Best Melodic Rap Performance for Rhapsody, posed with an Angela Davis-like front and metallic lip as she flexed her 2003 victory.

Kendrick Lamar approved rapper Doechii attended her first Grammys in 2022 with a long ginger ponytail with a black and metallic stiletto manicure. Meanwhile, a 2019 Cardi B model dressed as a flower stem with pearls wrapped around her outfit, an accessory that beat the Afro artist Tem’s For her 2023 buns, she borrowed and used gold metallic eyeshadow to match.

To celebrate some of our favorite nominees of 2025 and get excited for their 2025 awards show looks, take a look at their best GRAMMY beauty moments below.

Beyoncé, 46th Grammy Awards

Beyoncé, who was nominated for 11 2025 GRAMMY awards, rocked a purple shade and elegant updo at the 46th annual GRAMMY Awards.

Brandy and Monica at the 41st Annual GRAMMY Awards

Brandy and Monica, who were nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for Ariana Grande’s “the boy is my,” arrived at the 41st annual GRAMMY Awards wearing metallic lipstick and sparkly eyeshadow.

Cardi B, 61st Grammy Awards

This year’s Best Rap Performance nominee Cardi B attended the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards with her pearlescent updo and eye-catching eyeshadow.

Erykah Badu, 45th Grammy Awards

Nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance, Erykah Badu attended the 45th Annual GRAMMY Awards with an Angela Davis-like move and henna on her biceps.

Alicia Keys, 50th Grammy Awards

Composer and songwriter Alicia Keys is nominated for Best Musical Theater Album after years of touting her triumphs with her pink lipstick and straight, raw haircut.

July, 65th Grammy Awards

Tems was nominated for three GRAMMYs, including Best R&B Song, Best Global Music Album, and Best African Music Performance, and attended the 65th awards with golden eyeshadow and chocolate lips.

SZA at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song nominee SZA arrived at the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards wearing a bouncy wig and lashes to match.

A$AP Rocky at the 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala

A$AP Rocky, nominated for this year’s Best Music Video award, wore his signature braids and clean manicure to the 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala.

Coco Jones, 65th GRAMMY Awards

Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance nominee Coco Jones attended the 65th GRAMMY Awards with a matte lip matched with glittery eyeshadow.

Jon Batiste, 66th GRAMMY Awards

Jon Batiste, who was awarded Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Musical Film, showed off his clean cuticles and parts at last year’s awards.

Doechii, 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Doechii, who was nominated for Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance and Best Remix Recording, wore a bone-straight red ponytail to the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards.