Taraji P. Henson Brings Head-Turning Outfit Changes While Hosting the 2024 BET Awards — See Them All!

Taraji P. Henson couldn’t host the 2024 BET Awards in just one glamorous outfit.

Of course, she had to rock multiple times!

The Oscar-nominated actress closed the red carpet in a show-stopping gown and never looked back.

To kick off the evening, Henson, 53, hit the carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles wearing a custom gold Balmain gown with armor detailing. She teamed the gilded design with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, Betsey Johnson heels and a chic bob with a smoky makeup look.

Taraji P. Henson at the 2024 BET Awards in a custom Balmain gown.

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Styled by legendary duo Wayman and Micah, Henson then began her hosting duties in another edition, a more casual one. She opened the show with a rap performance wearing a red hoodie, jeans and sneakers before changing into a dressy white look.

Taraji P. Henson on stage during the 2024 BET Awards.

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She floated across the stage with confidence – this was her third performance after all – in her third number of the night, a white beaded mini dress worn with layers of pearl necklaces and an embellished choker necklace, plus a white sheer scarf and strappy heels.

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Henson continued to switch things up, wearing everything from a studded snakeskin bustier with brown snakeskin pants while playing the banjo to a strapless black and white floral dress with red detailing worn with red gloves.

Taraji P. Henson on stage during the 2024 BET Awards.

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Taraji P. Henson at the 2024 BET Awards.

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Henson didn’t slow down with the style service, next mixing it up in a dark denim jumpsuit worn with an oversized double buckle belt and a shredded denim coat. She added double diamond chain necklaces and even changed her nails to a denim blue shade.

Taraji P. Henson on stage at the 2024 BET Awards.

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She doubled down on the little moments in a neon green strapless dress with embellishment at the hips.

Taraji P. Henson on stage at the 2024 BET Awards.

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Ahead of the show, she said in a statement that she is “looking forward to celebrating her peers and the influence of our culture on entertainment.”

“Taraji is a phenomenon, known for her vibrant personality and charisma, and we’re excited to welcome her to host culture’s biggest night, the BET Awards, the ultimate celebration of black creativity,” Connie Orlando, Executive Vice President of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET , it is stated in the press release. “We are equally thrilled to be joined by so many incredibly talented performers standing on culture’s biggest stage to deliver an unforgettable night.”

The last time Henson hosted the show in 2014, she wore a whopping 14 outfits – because she’s nothing if not impressive when it comes to her style.

She told PEOPLE 2022 that the live aspect of the show is one of her favorite things. “I love live theater,” the Color Purple said the star. “It’s so exciting. I love it. You’ve got to be funny, you’ve got to have a lot of stamina and you’ve got to think fast. Because like I said, things can change on a dime. You’ve got to be willing to go with the flow.”

The 2024 BET Awards air June 30 at 8:00 PM ET/PT live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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