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# 2003 Emmys Flashback
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/2003-emmys-flashback/
- Published: 2023-09-20T15:45:13.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-20T00:10:19.000Z
- Author: Heather
- Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:22

## Dakota Fanning

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_7846356r-1695165964.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brendan Mcdermid/EPA/Shutterstock (7846356r) Child Actress Dakota Fanning Holds Her Emmy at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles On Sunday 21 September 2003 She Won For Her Role in 'Steven Spielberg Persents Taken' Epa Photo/epa/brendan Mcdermid// United States Los Angeles Usa Emmy Awards - Sep 2003

Dakota is nine here, and she is holding the Emmy she won as a cast member of Taken, winner of which Best Miniseries or Movie. She is perfect and adorable.

## Jennifer Aniston

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710dl-1695166052.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710dl) Jennifer Aniston 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Even for the aughts, which were generally all over the place, this seems almost boldly casual for the Emmys.

## Mary Carey

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_7846356s-1695165928.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brendan Mcdermid/EPA/Shutterstock (7846356s) California Gubernatorial Candidate Mary Carey Arrives For the 55th Annual Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles On Sunday 21 September 2003 Epa Photo/epa/brendan Mcdermid// United States Los Angeles Usa Emmy Awards - Sep 2003

I remember a time when I thought the phrase "California Gubernatorial Candidate Mary Carey" was the weirdest thing that would happen in politics.

## Kim Cattrall

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640bh-1695166248.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640bh) KIM CATTRALL 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

She looks gorgeous.

## 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759od-1695165940.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759od) Kim Cattrall 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

And apparently, I accidentally downloaded two pictures, so here's one without brassy lighting.

## Parminder Nagra

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428806ah-1695165952.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by E Charbonneau/Bei/Shutterstock (428806ah) Parminder Nagra FOX TV EMMY AWARDS PARTY AT MORTON'S, CALIFORIA, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

This is so lovely. I miss her. How about we get a sequel to Bend It Like Beckham with Jess as a soccer star who's transitioning into coaching. We can name it after a female star. Head It Like Horan. Whip It Like Wambach. Kick It Like Kerr. Boot It Like Beerensteyn. Slam It Like Smith. Mash It Like Marta. Or Morgan. I could do this all day. I WON'T. Also, I'm sure I would moan and groan about that if it actually happened, but today I'm into it.

## Cloris Leachman

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759ij-1695165976.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759ij) Cloris Leachman 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

This is giving Queen Camilla.

## Helen Mirren

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759jv-1695165988.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759jv) Helen Mirren 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Look at THIS dish.

## Joan and Melissa Rivers

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759dp-1695166000.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759dp) Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Dan Steinberg/BEImages

Melissa's shows are killing me -- they are such artifacts of this era and I do not like them, Sam I Am -- but Joan looks glorious.

## Lena OIin and Jennifer Garner

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640ad-1695166260.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640ad) LENA OLIN AND JENNIFER GARNER (R) 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Do we think they coordinated on purpose? They look like bridesmaids who were encouraged to wear long cream satin dresses but were otherwise given free rein.

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759hy-1695166027.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759hy) Lena Olin and Jennifer Garner 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

They were SUCH great casting as mother-and-daughter, though. I started an Alias rewatch in Canada and got partway into season two and then we moved. I should pick that up again. Or, start over again. That Alias pilot is phenomenal.

## Sarah Jessica Parker

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710x-1695166064.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710x) Sarah Jessica Parker 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

And SJP can be the bride. (She looks really nice.)

## Elisha Cuthbert

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428759ge-1695166014.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (428759ge) Elisha Cuthbert 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Ah, yes, Kim Bauer. I vaguely remember her having questionable fashion sense, but this is fine.

## Courtney Thorne-Smith

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710cx-1695166040.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710cx) Courtney Thorne-Smith 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Courtney Thorne-Smith arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

This really should have just kept going as it began.

## Kristin Davis

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710ct-1695166076.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710ct) Kristin Davis 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Kristin Davis arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

That rich purple is glorious on her.

## Debra Messing

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710cw-1695166088.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710cw) Debra Messing 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Debra Messing arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

Debra won this year for Will & Grace. This is a nice dress, but it's always so distracting when a celeb picks ones that showcases their tan lines. A necklace might have helped that?

## Alicia Silverstone

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710by-1695166112.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710by) Alicia Silverstone 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Alicia Silverstone arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

This is NOT pants, but it wants me to think it is.

## Matt LeBlanc and Melissa McKnight

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710cs-1695166124.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710cs) Matt LeBlanc and wife 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Matt LeBlanc arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

She looks DISHY. They were together from the late 90s until 2006; there was some hinkiness, I think, in the 2004-2006 area because he started filming *Joey* and at some point struck up a relationship with his co-star Andrea Anders (you may know her as Michelle Lasso). They went public the same year he divorced Melissa. Oh, JOEY.

## David Schwimmer

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710bi-1695166136.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710bi) David Schwimmer and Girlfriend 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . David Schwimmer and Girlfriend arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

Did we know that Schwim once dated Natalie Imbruglia (whom this is not)? Did we also know that he joined the board of directors of the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica in 2001, and may still be active there? Go Schwimmer!

## Courtney Cox

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428710bj-1695166149.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (428710bj) Courteney Cox 55TH ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003 September 21, 2003 - Los Angeles, CA 55th Annual Emmy Awards . Courteney Cox arriving at the Shrine Auditorium. Courteney is wearing a Carolina Herrera steel blue evening gown with black organza detail. Photo® Jim Smeal/BEImages

I can't decide whether or not I like this. I might be landing on liking the idea but thinking the black fabric looks a little cheap.

## Stockard Channing

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640bs-1695166162.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640bs) STOCKARD CHANNING 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Rizzo can do no wrong.

## Megan Mullally

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640k-1695166174.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640k) MEGAN MULLALLY 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

She lost to Doris Roberts in her category. She also lost to herself in this outfit.

## Juliette Lewis

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640bi-1695166198.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640bi) JULIETTE LEWIS 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

She could probably wear that today and make it work.

## Janel Moloney

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640bk-1695166211.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640bk) JANEL MALONEY 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

This outfit is a total mess, so let's instead discuss whether we think Donna from Suits was named after Donna from The West Wing.

## Allison Janney

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640ar-1695166224.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640ar) ALLISON JANNEY 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

A dish for life.

## Christina Applegate

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640be-1695166236.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640be) CHRISTINA APPLEGATE 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

It's very Aughts to match undereye powder to your dress.

## Graham Norton

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_428640t-1695166186.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (428640t) Graham Norton 55TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 21 SEP 2003

Oh Graham, that's a lot of lace detail. Do I spy it in a sheer shirt, too?

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