The most memorable looks from the 2000 VMAs


By Heather Cichowski


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August 28, 2020
Pink in fur coat, Destiny's Child in leather outfits, and Jennifer Lopez in white holding an award.
By Heather Cichowski

The millennium might not seem like it was that long ago, but we have seen 20 different MTV Video Music Awards ceremonies since then.

The 2000 VMAs featured a number of celebrities who are still popular today, including Jennifer Lopez, Heidi Klum and Pink, as well as some beloved girl and boy groups.

A lot of the faces might be recognizable, but clothing trends have changed in two decades. And given that this is the MTV VMAs, stars went out to wow, shock and amaze with their looks.

Scroll through the gallery (or click through if you're on desktop) to see the most memorable style moments from the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Britney Spears performing on stage with dancers, wearing a gold sequined outfit.

Britney Spears

The "Stronger" singer performed in an embellished bra top and low-rise trousers at the VMAs.

The four-time nominee sang a mix of "Oops! I Did It Again" and The Rolling Stones's "(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction."

This was three years before she wore the iconic beaded bodysuit in "Toxic!"

Photo: © Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Woman in a yellow and black striped dress posing on a stage with MTV logos.

Aaliyah

The late singer demonstrated how animal print has always been in fashion. Her yellow-and-black dress was even more striking thanks to the bright colours and textured hem.

Photo: © KMazur/WireImage

Christina Aguilera on a red carpet, wearing a black crop top and skirt, smiling.

Christina Aguilera

The singer, who was nominated for five awards at the 2000 VMAs, struck a pose in a cutout dress. The daring look has become one of her most iconic red carpet outfits.

Photo: © Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Sisqó at an event, wearing sunglasses, a white headband, and a silver chain, holding a jacket.

Sisqo

The "Thong Song" singer couldn't resist showing off some of the technology from the time period. He wore it on his belt!

Photo: © Nick Elgar/ImageDirect

Gisele Bündchen walks on a red carpet in a white dress and brown boots.

Gisele Bundchen

The 20-year-old model struck a fierce pose in a white dress and brown boots.

She was on hand to present the Best Hip-Hop Video with Lenny Kravitz.

Photo: © Frank Micelotta/Getty Images

Jennifer Lopez at an awards show, holding a trophy, wearing white outfit and a headband.

Jennifer Lopez

The singer proudly held up her Moon Person award for Best Dance Video for "Waiting for Tonight."

J.Lo also showed support for then-boyfriend Diddy (who was more known as Puffy/Puff Daddy at the time), by wearing a white crop top from his Sean John label paired with the decade's very low-rise white jeans.

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Heidi Klum stands on a red carpet, wearing a one-shoulder silver dress and black sandals, smiling at the camera.

Heidi Klum

The German supermodel has long wowed on the red carpet. She looked trendy at the VMAs in a one-shouldered sparkling dress paired with black shoulder bag.

Photo: © Evan Agostini/ImageDirect

Lil' Kim on a red carpet wearing an orange outfit, smiling and waving.

Lil Kim

The rapper has always known how to make a statement on the red carpet. This cutout look highlighted the point.

Photo: © Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Mandy Moore smiling on a red carpet, wearing a white outfit with gold accents.

Mandy Moore

Do you remember the singer-actress as a blonde? Her sheer blouse and pointed-toe shoes played up her lighter hair colour. Cream bootcut jeans and a tank top finished the look.

Photo: © Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and Justin Timberlake stand together at an event.

NSYNC

The boy band, featuring (L-R) JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake and Joey Fatone, made an entrance onto the red carpet with fur, flames and frosted tips.

Photo: © Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Dani Martín standing at a microphone, smiling, wearing a beige shirt and black pants.

Ricky Martin

The "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer took to the stage at Radio City Music Hall in a fringed shirt and black pants.

He also had the decade's blonde highlights.

Photo: © Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc

Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams standing together on a red carpet, all wearing black leather outfits.

Destiny's Child

Kelly Rowland, Beyoncé and Michelle Williams embraced coordinating outfits, like many girl and boy groups did at the time.

The trio donned diamante-studded corsets with black bottoms.

Photo: © Nick Elgar/Getty Images

Dwayne Johnson in gold outfit and sunglasses at an awards event.

Dwayne Johnson

The Rock was slowly transitioning from wrestling to acting.

His metallic bronze vest and matching pants nodded to both worlds. The 28-year-old accessorized with gold jewelry and snakeskin boots.

Photo: © Nick Elgar/ImageDirect

Pink at an awards show, wearing a gold top, blue jeans, and a fur coat.

Pink

We're used to her as a blonde, but Pink came onto the scene with vivid pink hair. The rest of her look was as bold as her heavily gelled hairdo.

Photo: © Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Eve stands on a red carpet in a gold dress and red boots, smiling.

Eve

At the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper matched her flaming red hair to her fuzzy boa and tall boots. A supersized choker and gold one-sleeve dress added even more drama.

Photo: © George DeSota/Liaison

Kate Hudson stands in a white suit, smiling, against a green backdrop with 'MTV' logos.

Kate Hudson

White was a big trend at the 2000 MTV VMAs. Kate Hudson sported a flared white suit with sparkling pink top and choker necklace.

Photo: © George De Sota/Liaison

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