Who took home most awards at 2025 MTV VMAs?

Lady Gaga entered the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with a leading 12 nominations and walked away with four wins, making her the night’s top award-winner.

On Sunday night, September 7, the American singer, songwriter and actress took a break from her The MAYHEM Ball tour to grace the VMAs that were held at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

At the biggest music awards night, Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, won four awards, with Artist of the Year being the top honor.

The four awards won by Lady Gaga at the 2025 VMAs were:

Artist of the Year

Best Direction for Abracadabra

Best Art Direction for Abracadabra

Best Collaboration with Bruno Mars for Die With a Smile

After winning the Artist of the Year award, the A Star is Born actress rushed to get back to her show at Madison Square Garden.

Notably, the Bad Romance hitmaker received 12 nominations for her album Mayhem and her collaborative single Die With a Smile with Bruno Mars.

List of all 12 nominations Lady Gaga received at the 2025 MTV VMA

Artist of the Year

Best Album for Mayhem

Video of the Year for Die With a Smile with Bruno Mars

Song of the Year for Die With a Smile with Bruno Mars

Best Collaboration for Die With a Smile with Bruno Mars

Best Pop for Die With a Smile with Bruno Mars

Best Direction for Abracadabra

Best Art Direction for Abracadabra

Best Cinematography for Abracadabra

Best Editing for Abracadabra

Best Choreography for Abracadabra

Best Visual Effects for Abracadabra

Though Lady Gaga won four awards, more than anyone else, Ariana Grande took the highest profile award, video of the year, for Brighter Days Ahead.

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