Ariana Grande lit up the MTV VMAs stage, taking home some of the night’s biggest honors — including Video of the Year, Best Pop, and Best Music Video — all for her empowering anthem Brighter Days Ahead.

The star showcased four stunning looks throughout the evening: opening the night on the red carpet in a playful polka-dot Fendi dress, dazzling in a glittering Tamara Ralph gown while presenting Mariah Carey with the Video Vanguard Award, embracing elegance in a floor-length Steve O Smith dress to accept Best Pop, and closing the night in a chic short Givenchy number as she collected Video of the Year.

In her heartfelt speech, Grande thanked her fans, her father who appeared in the music video, and her therapist, reminding the audience that “brighter days are ahead.