2011, Jessie J

Jessie J, the resilient songstress, refused to let a pesky shattered ankle stand in her way at the 2011 MTV VMAs. Instead of hiding away, she strutted her stuff on the red carpet, turning a potentially devastating foot injury into a fashion statement.

With crystal-covered crutches and a bedazzled walking boot, Jessie J demonstrated that she wasn’t going to let adversity keep her from the spotlight. While she dazzled for the cameras, it’s worth noting that behind the scenes, her foot injury was so severe that it required a bone transplant.