CULTURE

The Best VMA Instagrams

by Emilia Petrarca

A lot went down at the MTV 2015 Video Music Awards Sunday evening—both on camera and off. Whether it was a suggestive side-eye or a star-studded selfie, there was an overwhelming number of good moments to take in. Here, see another side of the crazy ceremony with celebrity Instagrams.

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Photo courtesy of @mileycyrus.

Host Miley Cyrus tried to recreate Ellen’s Oscar selfie, but didn’t quite nail it. At least she got Kim Kardashian in the frame. Phew.

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Photo courtesy of @Baddiewinkle.

Our favorite new Miley fan though is 87-year old Helen Ruth or @Baddiewinkle.

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Photo courtesy of @marhunt.

Jared Leto photo-bombed Martha Hunt’s squad selfie.

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Photo courtesy of @bigsean.

Yeezy Boots were the silent squad of the evening—everyone from The Weekend to Big Sean to Justin Bieber sported the sneakers.

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Photo courtesy of @gigihadid.

Gigi Hadid was well coordinated.

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Photo courtesy of @justinbieber.

Justin Bieber made a Britney-like comeback.

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Photo courtesy of @kimkardashian.

Kim Kardashian posted an ad in the middle of the ceremony. Smart woman.

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Photo courtesy of @christiaingrey.

Jaden and Willow Smith kept a low on-screen profile, but their outfits were loud, of course.

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Photo courtesy of @ddlovato.

Demi Lovato kept her summer cool.

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Photo courtesy of @miguel.

Miguel said he’s “dgaf” about the whole thing.

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Photo courtesy of @pharrell.

Pharrell showed off his shoes on the red carpet.

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Vanessa Hudgens was just there for the puppies.

Photo courtesy of @vanessahudgens.