Jennifer Hudson was shining on the red carpet at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday night in Los Angeles. The EGOT winner performed onstage to honor BET Ultimate Icon Award recipient Jamie Foxx, singing the “Ray” Oscar winner’s song “Gold Digger.”
For her arrival on the red carpet, Hudson styled a long-sleeve black Gaurav Gupta gown. Hudson wore a collection of jewelry courtesy of Jared Atelier, totaling $270,000 and 46 carats. On the red carpet, Hudson wore the Jared Atelier Eternity Ring ($115,000), another diamond ring ($33,000) and a third multicut diamond ring ($13,000).
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Along with the three rings, Hudson also wore the Jared Atelier Pear-Shaped Natural Morganite and Diamond Necklace ($85,000) and the Round & Marquise-Cut Diamond Drop Earrings ($32,000).
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Hudson completed the red carpet look with a pair of heels courtesy of Betsey Johnson. She was styled by Maeve Reilly.
For her performance attire, Hudson changed into a blazer-inspired minidress with sharp, exaggerated lapels and rounded shoulders. The “Dream Girls” breakout star added a touch of sparkle to her look, wearing Jared Atelier x Vera Wang Diamond Strings Motif Diamond Drop Necklace ($85,000).
Vera Wang and Jared Atelier have a close collaborative relationship. Last December, the designer and jewelry label collaborated on a high jewelry collection featuring Wang’s design codes and infused with personal touches.
The high jewelry collection, featuring Vera Wang and Jared Atelier, showcased three pillars: Ribbons, Serpents and Diamond Strings. Overall, the collection featured 14 styles crafted from 18-karat white gold and encompassed a total of more than 150 carats of natural diamonds. Prices ranged from $12,500 to $125,000.
Celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary, the 2025 BET Awards took place on Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, honoring the best in Black music, entertainment, sports and culture. The event was hosted by comedian and actor Kevin Hart. Guests included Teyana Taylor, GloRilla and Leon Thomas, among others.