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# Flashback: 2003 VMAs
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/flashback-2003-vmas/
- Published: 2023-09-12T17:45:09.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-12T07:52:12.000Z
- Author: Heather
- Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:22

## Lindsay Lohan

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720bo-1694474093.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720bo) Lindsay Lohan MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I saw a clip of Lindsay Lohan talking about this hair, and how nobody would let her go blonde so she would bleach it herself in her hotel room. Perhaps she thought the external brassiere would distract them.

## Christina Aguilera

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720ar-1694474169.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720ar) Christina Aguilera MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Speaking of different hair, I always forget she went through a brunet phase. She looks a little like she should be handing a hat to a magician.

## Beyonce

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720n-1694473996.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720n) Beyonce Knowles MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

The curse of the dreaded front slit. It is striking, though not unexpected, how MUCH she has refined her image over the years. And how MUCH more famous she is even than in 2003, when she was still pretty damn famous. She'd already done Goldmember and released her first solo album.

## Mary J Blige

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_5633018x-1694474181-scaled.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock (5633018x) MARY J BLIGE MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I must make sure you note that Mary J's pants have both a zipper AND a lace front. She is REALLY keeping mischief OUT and bathroom breaks CHALLENGING.

## Ashanti

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720af-1694474156.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720af) Ashanti MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Earlier, in the 2013 slideshow, I noted Ashanti's unusually nice dress. And it was noteworthy because of historical pics like this.

## Ashley and MK Olsen

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720ad-1694474144.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720ad) Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Yes, there WAS a time before they wore witchy caftans everywhere.

## Hilary Duff

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720bd-1694474119.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720bd) Hilary Duff MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I don't think this outfit would have been SAVED if she'd flash-tested the top before she left home, but it might have helped? Truly, that pant length is often from the devil. And the shoes look like a 6-year old designed them.

## Kelly Clarkson

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720bf-1694474132.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720bf) Kelly Clarkson MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

She has always liked black at events.

## Paris and Nicky Hilton

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720ay-1694474107.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720ay) Paris and Nicky Hilton MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Well, Nicky sure has come far.

## DMX

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720bl-1694474081.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720bl) DMX MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Camo is a classic, but the string hanging down onto the carpet looks dangerous. Clearly it WASN'T, but.

## Jessica Simpson

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720g-1694474069.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720g) Jessica Simpson MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

This is her Local News Anchor phase.

## Kelly Rowland

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720bv-1694474057.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720bv) Kelly Rowland MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I assume this began life as a bathing suit and took a detour.

## Mya

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720w-1694474008.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720w) Mya MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Everything was so... SHRUNKEN back then.

## Serena and Venus

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720br-1694474045.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720br) Serena and Venus Williams MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

That one of them is still playing, and the other is only a year removed from the game, is impressive.

## 50 Cent and Vivica Fox

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720m-1694474032.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720m) 50 Cent and Vivica A Fox MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

What a vibe. The whole thing.

## Britney Spears

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425724ao-1694473984.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425724ao) Britney Spears MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, PRESS ROOM, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I don't know that it's accurate to say these were happier times, but we certainly didn't know to worry about her the way we do now.

## Paulina Rubio

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425724ah-1694473968.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425724ah) Paulina Rubio MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, PRESS ROOM, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

The dog ate her fashion homework.

## Avril Lavigne and Kelly Osbourne

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425720z-1694473956.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425720z) Avril Lavigne and Kelly Osbourne MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

Man, 2003 really thought it was onto something, didn't it.

## Good Charlotte

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425724i-1694473946.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425724i) Good Charlotte MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, PRESS ROOM, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

If I told you in 2003 that one of these people would be married to Cameron Diaz, would you have believed me? And which one would you have picked?

## Kim Cattrall

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425724e-1694473932.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock (425724e) Kim Cattrall MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, PRESS ROOM, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

I always feel such affection for her.

## Jessica Alba

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425726iz-1694473920.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (425726iz) Jessica Alba MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, America - 28 AUG 2003 Jessica Alba arriving to the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 28, 2003\. Manhattan, New York Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages Jessica's dress by Christian Dior .

Leather is really in right now; hope she kept this.

## LeBron James

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425726ia-1694473908.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (425726ia) LeBron James MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, America - 28 AUG 2003 LeBron James in the press room at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 28, 2003\. Manhattan, New York Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages

I would go back in time and tell him he isn't even number 23 anymore. (It is by his own choice, but wouldn't that confuse the heck out of him? I would not be able to resist messing with people.)

## Missy Elliott

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425726de-1694473897.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (425726de) Missy Elliott MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, America - 28 AUG 2003 Missy Elliott in the press room at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 28, 2003\. Manhattan, New York Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages

Noted golfer Missy Elliott.

## Outkast

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_5630362l-1694473884.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock (5630362l) Outkast MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, PRESS ROOM, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

This is snazzy.

## Justin Timberlake

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_425726jz-1694473873.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (425726jz) Justin Timberlake MTV Video Music Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, America - 28 AUG 2003

For some reason this is the only pic we had of him. He was present!

## Floetry

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_5633018bn-1694473860.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock (5633018bn) Floetry MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

These two were a British R&B duo who DID start as poets. The outfits HAVE to be homemade. I will hear no other reason.

## Donald and Melania

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_5633018bj-1694473848.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix/Shutterstock (5633018bj) Donald Trump and Melania Knauss MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET ARRIVALS, RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 28 AUG 2003

WHAT IS THIS HAIR. I don't remember discussing his hair at the time. I assume I was not paying attention to him, which... what a beautiful, blissful existence that was. He looks RIDICULOUS. It looks like a hair hat. YOU ARE FOOLISH, DONALD.

## Jason Biggs

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2023/09/shutterstock_editorial_7852908a-1694473836.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Campbell/EPA/Shutterstock (7852908a) Actor Jason Biggs Arrives For the 20th Anniversary of the Mtv Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City Thursday 28 August 2003 Epa Photo/epa/matt Campbell// United States New York Us Mtv Awards - Aug 2003

I'm glad he's having a good time in those jeans.

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