All Celebrities on the Red Carpet

All the Highlights from the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards Red Carpet

The 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards kicked off with a burst of color and excitement, transforming Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar into a playground of style, stunts, and classic green slime. This year, the red carpet delivered both playful nods to Nickelodeon nostalgia and some show-stopping celebrity looks.

Tyla’s Host Debut Brings New Energy

Making her debut as host, Tyla brought her signature energy and style to the awards, guiding the evening’s wild antics that included daring skateboard stunts and high-octane musical performances. Fans anticipated an unpredictable night, especially with the event’s legendary tradition—the neon green slime—set to drench the stage throughout the show.

Red Carpet Fashion: Celebrating the Slime

Several celebrities embraced the event’s iconic slime theme in their wardrobe choices. Cesily Collette Taylor, known for her role in Wicked, made a splash in an all-green ensemble—a direct homage to the show’s famous green slime. Influencer Markell Washington added a bold twist to classic suiting, donning a brown suit accented with vivid green shoulder pads, immediately catching photographers’ attention.

A Hotly Contested Race for the Orange Blimp

Competition for the much-coveted Nickelodeon blimp statue was fierce this year, with top nominees Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar each scoring four nominations. Following closely were stars such as Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Selena Gomez, and Jelly Roll, all with three nominations apiece. Each vied for the children’s choice glory, making the atmosphere electric as fans rooted for their favorites.

First-Time Nominees Get Ready for Slime

This year also saw a crop of newcomers taking their first steps onto the Kids’ Choice Awards stage—and towards the infamous slime. Notable first-time nominees included Gracie Abrams, Cynthia Erivo, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey, all preparing for a splashy initiation. For those wondering about the legendary green goo, it’s rumored to be a concoction of vanilla pudding, apple sauce, green food coloring, and just a hint of oatmeal.

Big Names and Social Buzz

The night’s star power was amplified by appearances from seasoned Kids’ Choice veterans and fresh faces alike, blending music icons, actors, and social media personalities. Red carpet photos quickly trended on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, with fans sharing and celebrating their favorites in real time. While official posts rolled out across Nickelodeon’s own Instagram and Twitter, highlights and behind-the-scenes moments flooded the hashtag #KCAs2025.

Award Show Tradition Continues

The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards remain a beloved annual celebration, known for bringing together stars from across the entertainment spectrum and inviting fans directly into the fun. From unforgettable fashion statements to surprises on stage, the show continues to evolve while staying true to its playful, inclusive spirit.

For more on the night’s top moments—plus a recap of winners and wildest slime-fests—visit the official Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards page. Catch up on the best celebrity red carpet looks and the full list of nominees and winners at E! Online’s dedicated Kids’ Choice Awards coverage.

If you missed the show, or want to see every green-splattered celebrity ensemble, follow the event highlights through Nickelodeon’s social platforms for exclusive content, surprise slime moments, and all the buzz from the orange carpet.