The VMAs just happened and here are some of the most beautiful people captured on and off the red carpet from MTV's Instagram account. Featuring Rita Ora, Lucy Hale, Sarah Hyland, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift and more, hit the jump to check out the gallery:

1. Rita Volk

2. Ariana Grande

3. Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough

4. Demi Lovato in red

5. Cheryl Lloyd in red

6. Rita Ora in red

7. Jennifer Lopez

8. Miley Cyrus

9. Taylor Swift

10. Gwen Stefani

11. Sarah Hyland

12. Victoria Justice

13. Jessie J

14. Lucy Hale