Lisa Rinna made her first-ever MTV VMAs appearance on September 27, arriving at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater with a dramatic new look. The 63-year-old reality star surprised fans by swapping her signature dark brunette hair for a striking peroxide-blonde mullet, styled in a messy, voluminous finish.

Rinna’s outfit was just as attention-grabbing. She wore a white optical-illusion “naked dress” inspired by a Grecian goddess, featuring a plunging corset that appeared molded to her body, a single off-the-shoulder sleeve, a draped waist and a long trailing skirt with a daring hip-high slit. White platform shoes and Hueb diamond jewelry completed the ensemble.

Her makeup added another bold touch, with a dramatic black smokey eye, dark eyeliner, bronzed cheeks and glossy nude lips. The overall look quickly sparked reactions online, with viewers divided over the unusual combination of her hairstyle, makeup and revealing gown. Rinna’s appearance also came as she continues making headlines during the 2026 awards season.

Earlier this month, she attended the 2026 Emmys alongside her husband, Harry Hamlin, wearing a completely different black couture look. That outfit featured dramatic off-the-shoulder sleeves, a fitted corset and a voluminous skirt with a thigh-high slit, paired with pointed pumps and statement jewelry. Hamlin complemented her in a black suit jacket, white shirt, oversized bow tie, loose trousers and black shoes. ✨