Jennifer Hudson Marries Latex and Sheer Details in La Roxx Dress for Whitney Houston Tribute at American Music Awards 2024 Special

Maggie Clancy

6 October 2024 at 9:38 pm·2-min read

Jennifer Hudson embraced the contrasting texture trend in a strapless latex gown at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special red carpet on Sunday is Los Angeles.

The EGOT winner wore a bespoke dress from La Roxx. Hudson layered the shiny, full-length gown over a sheer, long-sleeved top adorned with shimmering jewels around the collar. Her ensemble included tight latex opera gloves and a floor-sweeping train that attached to the shirt’s sleeves, give it a cape-like effect.

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Jennifer Hudson, custom La Roxx, latex, strapless gown, celebrity style, red carpet style — Jennifer Hudson arrives at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Oct. 6, 2024, at LA Center Studios in Los Angeles, Calif.

Hudson accessorized with drop earrings from Anayah that matched her bejeweled collar, along with rings from A. Jaffe and Zydo. She completed the look with satin black pumps, barely visible beneath her dress.

During the event, Jennifer Hudson performed Houston’s most recognizable song, “I Will Always Love You,” popularized by the 1992 film “The Bodyguard,” starring Houston and Kevin Costner.

In this image released on October 6, 2024, Jennifer Hudson performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles, California. — Jennifer Hudson performs at the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Oct. 6, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif.

This isn’t the first time Hudson has worn a custom creation from La Roxx. At the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, she wore a catsuit with sheer fabric and crystal embellishments, paired with a structured leather trench.

The 50th anniversary of the American Music Awards honored its history with new performances and interviews from music legends like Jennifer Lopez and Reba McEntire. The milestone event features never-before-seen archive footage, celebrating the show’s influence on pop culture and music’s biggest moments.

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