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# Rachael Leigh Cook Fugtrospective
- URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/rachael-leigh-cook-fugtrospective/
- Published: 2020-04-13T15:45:10.000Z
- Updated: 2020-04-13T05:27:15.000Z
- Author: Heather
- Tags: #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:07

## 1996

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5136442d-1586721376.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5136442d) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Bulletproof' Premiere World premiere of Bulletproof held at the Cinerama Dome, after party held at the Hollywood Athletic Club.

This is an incredible start. She was out there lettering in Quidditch for Slytherin before we knew Hogwarts existed.

## 1997, with Andrew Keegan and Danielle "Topanga" Fishel

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_3461347b-1586721304.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (3461347b) Rachael Leigh Cook, Andrew Keegan and Danielle Fishel 2nd Annual Hollywood Reporter Youngstar Awards May 5, 1997 - Los Angeles, CA Rachael Leigh Cook, Andrew Keegan and Danielle Fishel The 2nd Annual Hollywood Reporter Youngstar Awards Photo ® Berliner Studio/BEImages

A TIME CAPSULE INDEED. Did you know Andrew Keegan tried to found a religion in 2014, which eventually got raided by the alcohol and drug honchos because they didn't have a license to distribute... kombucha? How California Beach Town does THAT sound.

## 1997 - Parker Posey, Tori Spelling & Rachael Leigh Cook

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_4374036m-1586721318.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4374036m) Parker Posey, Tori Spelling & Rachael Leigh Cook Los Angeles Premiere of 'The House of Yes' 9/29/97 Hollywood, CA "The House of Yes" "Yes" Girls Parker Posey, Tori Spelling & Rachael Leigh Cook at the MIramax Films' Los Angeles Premiere of "The House of Yes". 977629-20 Photo ® Eric Charbonneau / Berliner Studio

Can you Name That Donna Martin Boyfriend based on what color hair Tori Spelling has? It's a worthy game. I THINK this is when Donna and Noah were together, after she and David finally did the deed. Also, Parkr Posey looks exactly as she should -- like she's going to try and sell you crystals that are slightly vengful -- and Rachael is in... shiny track pants, animal print, and feathers? I don't *think* The Raven wore animal print.

## 1998

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5152337aw-1586721403.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5152337aw) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Everafter' premiere, Los Angeles, America - 29 Jul 1998

This ill-fitting jumpsuit is giving her a case of th ol' polterwang. Honestly, it's also pretty much back in style, but not with those boots.

## 1999

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5150724a-1586721396.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Berliner Studio/BEI/Shutterstock (5150724a) Rachael Leigh Cook Bowfinger Premiere

I didn't realize formal snoods were such a thing in 1999\. Perhaps they WEREN'T.

## 1999

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5134496l-1586721346.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5134496l) Rachael Leigh Cook and Shane West Circle of Friends November 8, 1999 Los Angeles, CA Rachael Leigh Cook and Shane West World premiere of MGM's "The World Is Not Enough" photo by Eric Charbonneau ® Berliner Studio / BEImages

Did these two date? (His "personal life" section on Wikipedia has been scraped down to just his sports team fandom.) Perhaps they were drawn together by a mutual enthusiasm for tank tops. And very little else, judging by how stern they are here.

## 1999

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5135431e-1586721362.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5135431e) Rachael Leigh Cook and Selma Blair 1999 Miramax Post-Oscar Party March 21, 1999 : Beverly Hills, Ca Rachael Leigh Cook and Selma Blair 1999 Miramax post-Oscar party Photo® Berliner Studio/BEImages

Selma Blair is looking at her and thinking, "I'm so glad I didn't overpluck my eyebrows when I had the chance." The turn of the century was quite an aggressive time for brow maintenance. Somehow, Selma knew.

## 2000

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5146453d-1586721389.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5146453d) Rachael Leigh Cook 'She's All That' Video Signing February 5, 2000 Santa Monica, CA Rachael Leigh Cook signed copies of her newly released video "She's All That" and copies of her cover issue of "Teen Movieline" at the in store appearance at Sam Goody in Santa Monica. Photo ® Berliner Studio / BEImages

I would not say *She's All That* is hip or smart, or even intentionally hilarious? It IS a classic of that era of film, though. (Dear 2000 Rachael: Your eyebrows DO grow back, I swear.)

## 2000

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5124630u-1586721332.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5124630u) Rachael Leigh Cook and Shane West Sizzlin Sixteen 2000 Charity Benefit January 11, 2000 Hollywood, CA Rachael Leigh Cook and Shane West Charity benefit to acknowledge E! Online's SIZZLIN SIXTEEN 2000 selections. At the end of each year the E!Online editorial staff predicts who the hot up and comers will be for the next year. Photo® Alex Berliner/ BEImages

She looks faintly like a brown-haired Britney. He looks like a clammy vampire.

## 2000 with Jacob Young

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5133908b-1586721339.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5133908b) Rachael Leigh Cook and date 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards Miramax / Paramount Post party January 23, 2000 Beverly Hills, CA Rachael Leigh Cook and date 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards Miramax / Paramount Post party. Photo®Berliner Studio/BEImages

Did THEY date? (He has ben Rick Forrester on B&B AND JR Chandler on AMC AND Lucky on GH. That's a murderer's row of Offspring of Beloved Characters.) I am lightly concerned her hair is crimped.

## 2000, with Shawn Hatosy

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5135825c-1586721369.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5135825c) Shawn Hatosy and Rachael Leigh Cook The Vanity Fair post Oscar party March 26, 2000 Los Angeles, CA Shawn Hatosy and Rachael Leigh Cook The Vanity Fair post Oscar party for the 72nd Annual Academy Awards. The party was held at Morton's. Photo® Berliner Studio / BEImages

And then I gather they dated. Groovy! That dress neds some jewelry, but I applaud her commitment to red lipstick and red in general. It works on her -- and of course was the color from her iconic Coming Down The Stairs moment in *She's All That*, after Anna Paquin, yes, Anna Paquin, gives her a makeover (read: takes off her glasses).

## 2000

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5139494bu-1586721383.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5139494bu) 5/4/00 Los Angeles, CA Maxim "Hot 100" Rachael Leigh Cook at the Maxim Magazine Celebrity Bash at the Beauty Bar in Hollywood. Photo® Alex Berliner/BEI bei000505\_020 bei000505\_086

This sweet child loved hats.

## 2000, with Shawn Hatosy

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_320735n-1586721225.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (320735n) RACHAEL LEIGH COOK AND BOYFRIEND SHAUN HATOSY. THE 6TH ANNUAL BLOCKBUSTER AWARDS AT THE SHRINE AUDITORIUM MAY 9TH 2000\. BLOCKBUSTER AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 2000

If only she had been less enamored of fringed pants.

## 2000

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_5135267j-1586721355.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5135267j) Rachael Leigh Cook GET CARTER Premiere October 4, 2000 Los Angeles Rachael Leigh Cook Warner Bros Premiere of Get Carter Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages

If the truth hurts, then 2000 Rachael needs to brace herself for some deep cuts about the hair and boots. Was the hair for a role? They gave her a red tint for Josie, I think; would they have had to take her blond first?

## 2000

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_319430b-1586721217.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (319430b) Rachael Leigh Cook NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATIONS IN TIMES SQUARE, NEW YORK, AMERICA - 31 DEC 2000 Rachael Leigh Cook Times Square New Year's Eve Party in New York City on December 31, 2000\. Manhattan, New York Photo ® Matt Baron/BEImages

And, this. It's very... Wannabe Emily Valentine. A growout of roots AND length at the same time is a tough road.

## 2001

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_4372070g-1586721311.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4372070g) 04/07/01-Universal City, CA Rachael Leigh Cook (star of "Josie and the Pussicats") at Josie Jam Lip Sync Band Contest at the Universal Citywalk in Universal City, CA. The winner of the contest wins tickets to the World Premiere of Universal Pictures' "Josie and the Pussicats" on Monday, April 9, 2001\. Photo®Eric Charbonneau/BEImages Josie Jam Lip Sync Band Contest at the Universal Citywalk in Universal City, CA. bei040701\_008

"Yes. I know. I'm TRYING to grow it, and my water pressure is also terrible."

## 2001 - with Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_4374102f-1586721325.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4374102f) Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid Josie And The Pussycats 04/09/01 Hollywood, CA Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid World Premiere of Universal Pictures' "Josie And The Pussycats". The Premiere was held at the GCC Galaxy Theater in Hollywood. The film opens nationwide on Wednesday, April 11\. Photo®Eric Charbonneau/BEImages.net

Rachael's face says, "Yep. I wish I liked my outfit better."

## 2001

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_338684aw-1586721238.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (338684aw) RACHAEL LEIGH COOK "THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS" FILM PREMIERE, MANN VILLAGE THEATRE, WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 18 JUN 2001

This is the premiere of The Fast & The Furious. Did she... wear that shirt because it has a car on it, and this is a movie ABOUT cars? Good LORD, premieres were casual back then. People just rolled off the couch.

## 2001

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_336169aa-1586721231.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (336169aa) RACHAEL LEIGH COOK 5TH ANNUAL LE PRIX CRISTAL FILM STAR AWARDS AT FOX STUDIOS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 29 APR 2001.

This is foxy, but those shoes are... a vry dated ride. (At the time I'm sure we all wanted a pair.)(Not with the Lucite, though.)

## 2003

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_407767q-1586721246.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stewart Cook/Shutterstock (407767q) RACHAEL LEIGH COOK 'UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS' DOCUMENTARY ABOUT EVE ENSLER, V DAY FILM SCREENING, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 24 FEB 2003

That collar is... ruff. ZING.

## 2003

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_416775z-1586721253.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charbonneau/BEI/Shutterstock (416775z) Rachael Leigh Cook 10th Annual Race to Erase Ms, Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, America - 09 May 2003

Guys... I don't think she's the real ringmaster. In fact, I bet this isn't even a real circus.

## 2004

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_453040h-1586721260.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by E Charbonneau/Bei/Shutterstock (453040h) Daniel Gillies and Rachael Leigh Cook 'STATESIDE' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 18 MAY 2004

I was going to say, "Aw, look at these kids, and they're still together!" But they're NOT, apparently, and I just missed it. So instead I will note that beige shoes were being mishandled even back then.

## 2004

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_458110o-1586721267.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dan Steinberg/BEI/Shutterstock (458110o) Rachael Leigh Cook 'SPIDER MAN 2' FILM PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 22 JUN 2004

Wait. This does not appear to be the same pair of strappy ankle-wrap heels as in the previous slide, but they are INCREDIBLY close. What... is the point? Also IS THAT A PASHMINA? Oh, 2004\. Yes you did.

## 2005

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_525720au-1586721274.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Peter Brooker/Shutterstock (525720au) Rachael Leigh Cook 'INTO THE WEST' TV PROGRAMME MINI SERIES PREMIERE, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 08 JUN 2005

"I give up," her coppr dress said. "Perhaps if I just drift away, no one will notice."

## 2008

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_764920ad-1586721281.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (764920ad) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' film premiere, 61st Cannes Film Festival, Cannes, France - 18 May 2008 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' premieres at Cannes where we see at the age of 66 the return of Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, 19 years since the last one. Directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Ray Winstone, John Hurt and Jim Broadbent. The story follows archaeologist Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones when he is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. https://www.indianajones.com/site/index.html

Are THOSE the same shoes, or also merely similar? Also, I was surprised to see her pop up at Cannes. She was there at the premiere of *Indiana Jones Yada Yada Paychecks*, but I can't sort out why, or what she was doing in a teen's spring formal dress.

## 2011

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_1439112bj-1586721290.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal/BEI/Shutterstock (1439112bj) Rachael Leigh Cook The CW Premiere Party, Los Angeles, America - 10 Sep 2011

That's much snazzier. And at least these beige shoes, though perhaps wrong for the outfit, have some pizzazz. 

## 2013

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_2055055cj-1586721298.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (2055055cj) Rachael Leigh Cook & husband Daniel Gillies 39th People's Choice Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, America - 09 Jan 2013

That necklace would have come in handy in some of her earlier outfits.

## 2014

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9197264r-1586721425.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9197264r) Rachael Leigh Cook arrives at the PALEYFEST 2014 - "The Originals", in Los Angeles PALEYFEST 2014 - "The Originals", Los Angeles, USA - 22 Mar 2014

Sure, that's reasonable!

## 2016

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_7566663am-1586721411.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (7566663am) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Passengers' film premiere, Los Angeles, USA - 14 Dec 2016

But THIS IS NOT. Miss Havisham was not a fashion icon.

## 2016

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9057508bj-1586721417.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock (9057508bj) Rachael Leigh Cook arrives at the world premiere of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" at the Pantages Theatre, in Los Angeles World Premiere of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" - Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA

This is a scrolldown for me, but it all starts to go sour PRETTY much at her collarbone.

## 2018

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9352828db-1586721432.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (9352828db) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Peter Rabbit' film premiere, Los Angeles, USA - 03 Feb 2018

"I FOUND MY HAT BOXES!!!"

## 2018

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9889563o-1586721455.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (9889563o) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Smallfoot' film premiere, Los Angeles, USA - 22 Sep 2018

I shouldn't like this, and empirically I don't, but she's selling it with surprising charm.

## 2018

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9771621bn-1586721439.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (9771621bn) Rachael Leigh Cook Hallmark's Evening Gala, Arrivals, TCA Summer Press Tour, Los Angeles, USA - 26 Jul 2018 Hallmark Channel Summer TCA 2018 WEARING VERONICA BEARD SHOES BY STUART WEITZMAN

Okay. Gather 'round. Rachael looks nice in this. But her face looks so different to me. It IS her, which is clearer on the next slide...

## 2018

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_9771621ex-1586721447.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/Shutterstock (9771621ex) Rachael Leigh Cook Hallmark's Evening Gala, Arrivals, TCA Summer Press Tour, Los Angeles, USA - 26 Jul 2018 Hallmark Channel Summer TCA Party

... but what exactly is different? Is it a Jennifer Grey thing, or is it just that she filled in her brows even more with pencil? Or did a different contouring trick on her nose? She has a very good face, one that I cannot imagine ever permanently monkeying with, but I don't get to make that decision and I don't know her life. Maybe nothing happened; maybe something had to happen. She's still lovely, but it did startle me. Maybe it *is* just a combination of makeup tricks.

## 2019

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_10302645am-1586721461.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/Shutterstock (10302645am) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Toy Story 4' film premiere, Arrivals, El Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles, USA - 11 Jun 2019

I like her shoes here.

## 2019

![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2020/04/shutterstock_editorial_10362995e-1586721469.jpg)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by MediaPunch/Shutterstock (10362995e) Rachael Leigh Cook 'Brittany Runs A Marathon' film premiere, Arrivals, Regal L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, USA - 15 Aug 2019 Wearing Christine Alcalay

And now she looks like Natalie Portman? And in a shiny ruffly romper, to boot. But look how far we have come since athletic socks and shit-kicking boots in 1996\. Mayb she and FPJ can rustle up a Zoom sequel to *She's All That*, which finally settles the question of whether HIS character ever was.

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