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BET Awards 2021: All The Times MJ Rodriguez Struck A 'Pose' In Sexy Fashions

The actress and awards-night presenter's most fabulous looks, including her recent backless number at the Cannes Film Festival.

And the category is...stylish! Michaela Antonia Jaé Rodriguez, known professionally as MJ Rodriguez, never disappoints whenever she makes her grand debut on a red carpet.

From fabulous flowing gowns to edgy mini dresses, we cannot recall a time when we were not left ogling over her fashion choices. We were especially singing her praises when she strutted on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2021 and struck a pose wearing a Mônot Spring 2021 cut-out dress. 

Hot off of that Awards night look, styled by Katie Bofshever, Rodriguez turned heads in a fabulous open-back gown at the Cannes Film Festival. We can't get enough! Keep scrolling to see the best looks ever worn by the Pose actress and BET Awards 2021 presenter: 

  1. 2021: 74th annual Cannes Film Festival

    (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

    (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

    Despite being her first time at the Cannes Film Festival, MJ Rodriguez slayed the red carpet! All eyes were on the star as she made her way past the paparazzi wearing a see-through, hooded lace dress by Etro. The look even featured a trendy backless cutout. Such a fairytale moment! 

  2. 2021: BET Awards

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

    (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

    MJ snapped a stylish photo backstage at the BET Awards 2021. Wearing a cut-out dress by Mônot, the statement-making star provided her own personal twist to the trend of the night: white. 

  3. 2021: FX's "Pose" Season 3 New York Premiere

    (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

    Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

    (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

    Styled by Katie Bofshever, the "Pose" actress made her reemergence to the red carpet in an edgy and over-the-top look by Jean Paul Gaultier. After some research, we learned that the egdy ensemble was actually couture, making it that much more fashion-forward! 

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  5. 2019: Red carpet event for FX's "Pose"

    MJ Rodriguez showed off her love for color in this sexy number by Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini. Designed to be cinched at the waistline with a belt, the Fuchsia tuxedo mini dress undoubtedly caused a stir at the red carpet event for FX's Pose. 

  6. 2019: Fifth Annual InStyle Awards

    (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for FIJI Water)

    Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for FIJI Water

    (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for FIJI Water)

    Serving up sexy sophistication, the "Something To Say" singer caused a stir with her fabulous couture moment at the InStyle Awards. We personally loved how the floor-length gown, designed by Jean Paul Gaultier gracefully framed her trim physique.

  7. 2019: WSJ. Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards

    (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards )

    Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards

    (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards )

    There's nothing like showing off your abs! While attending the 2019 Innovator Awards, MJ gave onlookers a glimpse of her tiny waistline in a trendy black two-piece suit, with matching bralette, designed by none other than famed fashion designer Jason Wu. 

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  9. 2019: Soul Train Awards

    (Photo by Mindy Small/FilmMagic)

    Mindy Small/FilmMagic

    (Photo by Mindy Small/FilmMagic)

    Showing off lots of legs, MJ turned heads in a sultry off-the-shoulder dress designed by Cong Tri. The sexy slit on the floor-length dress definitely commanded attention, while the sheer and shimmery fabric playfully kept us in awe.

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