Taraji P. Henson Wows in Daring Alexandre Vauthier Gown at Billboard Music Awards Debut

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Taraji P. Henson joined Lily Aldridge, Celine Dion, Rita Ora, Iggy Azalea, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Mariah Carey on the red carpet at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Taraji P. Henson's minimalist jewelry and soft, wavy hair perfectly complemented the dress at the 2015 Billboard Music AwardsTaraji P. Henson’s minimalist jewelry and soft, wavy hair perfectly complemented the dress at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)

She later took to the stage to present a performance from her Empire co-stars Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray.

Taraji P. Henson's outfit, with its sultry cutouts and bare back, left a lasting impression on the attendeesTaraji P. Henson’s outfit, with its sultry cutouts and bare back, left a lasting impression on the attendees (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)

The 44-year-old actress donned a figure-hugging black gown from the Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2015 Couture collection featuring sexy cutouts. You may recall that Miley Cyrus wore the same dress to the 2015 Grammy Awards.

Taraji P. Henson made a striking debut on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet this year, exuding confidence and glamour in a black Alexandre Vauthier gown with daring cutouts that showcased her legs and hipsTaraji P. Henson made a striking debut on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet this year, exuding confidence and glamour in a black Alexandre Vauthier gown with daring cutouts that showcased her legs and hips (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)

Don’t you think Miley Cyrus looked better in this skin-baring dress?

Taraji P. Henson made a bold statement with glittering jewelryTaraji P. Henson made a bold statement with glittering jewelry (Credit: WENN / Judy Eddy / Apega)