Chappell Roan just set the VMAs on fire—and no, it’s not because of a scandalous wardrobe malfunction or a surprise Beyoncé appearance (though we’re always hopeful for that). Nope, Chappell rolled up to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in a look so iconic, even Joan of Arc would say, “Yeah, you nailed it.”
Our girl was decked out in a gothic gown so fierce, it probably made the actual Dark Ages jealous. And who was her plus-one, you ask? A certified knight in shining armor. No, seriously. Like, full-on medieval vibes. Forget the limo, they probably came by horseback (okay, not really, but you get the picture).
And guess who this knightly heartthrob was? None other than… her fashion stylist, Hunter Clem. Yes, the man behind the Joan-of-Arc-meets-VMA-runway magic decided to cosplay as her knight and slay (literally) the red carpet. Fun fact: Hunter’s got some serious street cred. He’s worked with Lady Gaga, which is basically like saying you’ve been knighted by pop royalty. He’s even modeled for Gaga’s Haus Labs campaigns! Talk about a stylist who wears all the hats (and helmets, apparently).
But wait—there’s more! Chappell wasn’t just there to serve looks and sip on champagne; she was performing and nominated for more awards than you can count on one hand. Best New Artist? Check. Push Performance of the Year? Check. Song of Summer for “Good Luck, Babe!”? Oh, you know it. And she’s got “Best Trending Video” for “Hot to Go!” in the mix, too. It’s like she walked into the VMAs and said, “I’ll take one of everything, please.”
And if you’re not watching this magic unfold, what are you even doing? Megan Thee Stallion is hosting, and it’s all going down TONIGHT at 8/7c on MTV. So grab your popcorn, because this is about to be one wild ride—chainmail and all!
