15+ Celebrity Outfits From the Early 2000s You Might Forget They Existed
Celebrity outfits from the early 2000s were a mix of iconic and cringe-worthy styles. The era saw an abundance of low-rise jeans, crop tops, and velour tracksuits.
Celebrities like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Paris Hilton were known for their daring fashion choices, often showcasing their midriffs and wearing platform shoes. The early 2000s also saw the rise of "bling culture," with celebrities wearing oversized diamond earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. While some of these fashion trends have made a comeback, others are best left in the past.
After all, early 2000s celebrity outfits continue to influence modern fashion and pop culture.
#1. Mandy Moore
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Mandy Moore wore a feather halter top and a knee-length denim skirt to a New York event for her album I Wanna Be With You.
#2. P!nk
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The famous singer appeared in a cropped halter, floor-length fur coat, and jeans at the 2000 MTV VMAs.
#3. Carmen Electra
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Carmen Electra chose a halter top, paired with patchwork pants to come to the opening of the Maxim Motel in LA.
#4. Mariah Carey
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Mariah Carey matched her butterfly-shaped top to jeans that appeared to have had the waist sheared off.
#5. Eve
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Eve appeared in a flapper skirt and slashed leather pants at the Source Hip-Hop Music Awards.
#6. Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Paltrow put on a jacket paired with boots and a purse at the premiere of the movie The Next Best Thing.
#7. Reese Witherspoon
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For the 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, Reese Witherspoon opted for a strapless midi dress made out of a heavy crepe fabric.
#8. Taraji P. Henson
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Taraji’s choice for the premiere of Rush Hour 2 was a paisley micro mini dress and the heeled flip flop.
#9. Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez wore a sun hat and thigh-high boots eliminating any need.
#10. Eva Longoria
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Eva showed up to the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider premiere in patchwork leather pants in many shades of brown.
#11. Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake
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In the early 2000s, jeans were prevalent. The couple Britney and Justin popped up at the American Music Awards in head-to-toe denim.
#12. Jessica Simpson
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Jessica Simpson made a bold statement at the American Music Award. She appeared in head-to-toe pleather featured a rose detail at the bottom.
#13. Mary J. Blige
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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul chose pink satin pants and a pastel-striped shirt to the 2001 Billboard Music Award.
#14. Lindsay Lohan
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Lindsay Lohan slipped into a velour tracksuit with a scarf and flip-flops at a Neil Bogart Memorial Fund concert.
#15. Avril Lavigne
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Avril Lavigne impressed everyone with her punk look at the 2002 VMAs. The most eye-catching thing in her outfit might be a tie.
#16. Chris Pratt
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Before getting international fame, Chris Pratt appeared in a paisley button-down and relaxed-fit jeans to an event honoring Nelly.
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