A Look Back at the 2001 MTV VMAs: Here's What the Red Carpet Looked Like 20 Years Ago

01of 18Three’s CompanyEvan Agostini/ImageDirectDestiny’s Childpulled out one of their iconic coordinating ‘fits for the occasion, complete with plenty of fringe and turquoise accessories.

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Three’s Company

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Destiny’s Childpulled out one of their iconic coordinating ‘fits for the occasion, complete with plenty of fringe and turquoise accessories.

02of 18Sister, SisterPatrick McMullan/GettyAshlee and Jessica Simpsoncoordinated in black outfits and shared some sisterly affection on the red carpet.

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Sister, Sister

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Ashlee and Jessica Simpsoncoordinated in black outfits and shared some sisterly affection on the red carpet.

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Paying Tribute

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04of 18Leather AlertVinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesGo big or go home! Alicia Keys rocked an all-black, all-leather ensemble (with a touch of fur) on the red carpet of her very first VMAs.

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Leather Alert

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Go big or go home! Alicia Keys rocked an all-black, all-leather ensemble (with a touch of fur) on the red carpet of her very first VMAs.

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Lots of Lace

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06of 18Safari ChicJim Spellman/WireImage2001 was a wild time, andJennifer Lopezlooked like she was ready to go on the world’s sexiest safari in a sheer, animal-print minidress (paired with thigh-high boots and a hat).

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Safari Chic

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2001 was a wild time, andJennifer Lopezlooked like she was ready to go on the world’s sexiest safari in a sheer, animal-print minidress (paired with thigh-high boots and a hat).

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Icons Only

08of 18Snakes on ParadeKevin Kane/WireImageSo technically this isn’t from the red carpet, but we’d be remiss not to point out that 2001 was the year that Spears performed “I’m A Slave 4 U” with a Burmese python.

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Snakes on Parade

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So technically this isn’t from the red carpet, but we’d be remiss not to point out that 2001 was the year that Spears performed “I’m A Slave 4 U” with a Burmese python.

09of 18These Boots Are Made for Walkin’Kevin Mazur/WireImageJanet Jackson also opted for a sheer, black minidress, pairing it with a newsboy cap and thigh-high leather boots.

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These Boots Are Made for Walkin’

Janet Jackson also opted for a sheer, black minidress, pairing it with a newsboy cap and thigh-high leather boots.

10of 18Hats OffDave Hogan/GettyWe don’t want to shout this too loudly because we’d prefer they didn’t make a big comeback with the rest of the early aughts fashion, but newsboy caps were kind of a thing! Christina Aguilera matched hers to her low-rise jeans (and added a belly chain for good measure).

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Hats Off

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We don’t want to shout this too loudly because we’d prefer they didn’t make a big comeback with the rest of the early aughts fashion, but newsboy caps were kind of a thing! Christina Aguilera matched hers to her low-rise jeans (and added a belly chain for good measure).

11of 18Dynamic DuoJim Spellman/WireImageBig Boi’s pink fuzzy pants (and hat) and Andre 3000’s green-and-orange ensemble were a sight to be seen.

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Dynamic Duo

Big Boi’s pink fuzzy pants (and hat) and Andre 3000’s green-and-orange ensemble were a sight to be seen.

12of 18Standing OutEvan Agostini/ImageDirectEve made sure to stand out with a hot pink bob and neon green dress.

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Standing Out

Eve made sure to stand out with a hot pink bob and neon green dress.

13of 18Dog DaysDave Hogan/GettyLiving up to her moniker, Pink rocked brilliant pink hair on the carpet — and brought her dog, Focker, as her date!

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Dog Days

Living up to her moniker, Pink rocked brilliant pink hair on the carpet — and brought her dog, Focker, as her date!

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Self Promo

15of 18Just a GirlRon Galella/Getty ImagesThere’s No Doubt thatGwen Stefanirocked one of the more memorable looks of the night with her victory rolls, halter crop top and low-rise pants.

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Just a Girl

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There’s No Doubt thatGwen Stefanirocked one of the more memorable looks of the night with her victory rolls, halter crop top and low-rise pants.

16of 18Hips Don’t LieEvan Agostini/ImageDirectShakira’s fashion philosophy must have included the rule that feathered crop tops were meant to be worn, “Wherever, Whenever.”

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Hips Don’t Lie

Shakira’s fashion philosophy must have included the rule that feathered crop tops were meant to be worn, “Wherever, Whenever.”

17of 18Carpet CoupleKevin Mazur/WireImagePamela Anderson shared a smooch with her then-boyfriend Kid Rock.

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Carpet Couple

Pamela Anderson shared a smooch with her then-boyfriend Kid Rock.

18of 18Belly UpEvan Agostini/ImageDirectJack Black, who performed at the VMAs with Tenacious D, went belly up backstage.

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Belly Up

Jack Black, who performed at the VMAs with Tenacious D, went belly up backstage.

source: people.com