Chappell Roan shocks Grammys fans by wearing sheer dress attached to her body via nipple piercings

Chappell Roan has officially outdone herself — and the Grammy’s red carpet — with her boldest look yet. SEE THE PICS

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The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony is taking place in Los Angeles with several Australian artists nominated across multiple categories.

Chappell Roan has officially outdone herself — and the Grammys red carpet — with her boldest look yet.

The pop princess, best known for her song Pink Pony Club, arrived at the 2026 Grammys in a sheer burgundy Mulger dress that was attached to her nipple piercings.

Never one to miss a reference, Roan layered the look with playful body art, including a hand drawn pony on her chest — a cheeky nod to her cult hit — and an oversized lace style tattoo sprawled across her back.

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Her signature red locks were down in soft curls, while a crystal choker and matching earrings amped up the drama.

In a surprise twist, she skipped her usual full glam beat, opting instead for sharp winged eyeliner, silver shadow and doll like pink blush.

Chappell Roan.
Chappell Roan. Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Singer Chappell Roan rolled up in a bold custom Mugler piece that left little to the imagination.
Singer Chappell Roan rolled up in a bold custom Mugler piece that left little to the imagination. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The
Roan layered the look with playful body art and an oversized lace style tattoo sprawled across her back.
Roan layered the look with playful body art and an oversized lace style tattoo sprawled across her back. Credit: Christina House/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag

The Hot To Go singer is up for multiple awards following a breakout year that cemented her as pop’s most fearless new star.

The A-list star is nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song The Subway.

The singer is also expected to host the alongside other presenters including Charli XCX, Karol G, Queen Latifah and more.

Once she took to the Grammy’s stage, it appeared Chappell Roan had a change of heart, swapping her daring red ensemble for an ethereal cut-out gown that offered a bit more coverage.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chappell Roan speaks onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Chappell Roan speaks onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage) Credit: JC Olivera/WireImage

Last year she took home Best New Artist in a far more covered-up vintage 2003 Jean Paul Gaultier ballgown.

She paired her look with some feathers on her head, gloves and yellow and blue makeup.

It comes after Roan made her Paris Fashion Week debut and turned heads at the Met Gala in a hot pink suit where she strutted her stuff on the Met Gala’s blue carpet for the firs time.

Originally published on PerthNow

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