American singer Chappell Roan made a bold statement on the red carpet of the 2026 Grammy Awards, held on February 1st at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The "Good Luck, Babe!" singer, known for pushing boundaries, arrived in a stunning sheer maroon dress. The dress featured a matching cape, which she later removed to reveal the dress was held up by what appeared to be nipple piercings.

The daring look also showcased intricate body art, including what seemed to be an expansive henna tattoo on her back and similar designs across her chest and stomach. The sheer dress matched her fiery red hair. The singer's bold fashion choice quickly became a major talking point of the night.

Roan's arrival at the Grammys follows her win for Best New Artist at the previous year's ceremony. During her acceptance speech in 2025, she made headlines by calling out music industry executives for their insufficient support of emerging artists. She questioned, "Labels…we got you. Do you got us?". Despite not everyone welcoming her words, a change was felt within days of her speech.

This year, Roan is nominated for two additional Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song "The Subway," which topped the UK singles chart last year. Besides being a nominee, Roan is also among the A-list presenters at the 68th annual ceremony.

The 68th annual Grammy Awards are hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year. The event features performances from several artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga.

Other notable attendees included Bad Bunny, who wore a Schiaparelli velvet suit. The event also marked a milestone for Steven Spielberg, who achieved EGOT status after winning a Grammy for Best Music Film for "Music by John Williams".