Fashion look back at the 2001 American Music Awards: Britney and Justin’s denim match, and more | Gallery

Can you believe it’s been 20 years since this iconic Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears photo was taken ?! The then-era prince and princess of pop made fashion history at the 2001 American Music Awards. In honor of this year’s AMAs on November 21, 2021, Wonderwall.com looks back on 2001 fashion, starting with the most iconic look: the all-denim outfits rocked by Brit and JT. The two spared no expense in denim, with the boybander even wearing a matching fedora and the “I’m a Slave 4 U” singer carrying a denim handbag. They couldn’t have looked more, uh, in sync.

Read on to see more fashion from the 2001 AMAs…

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Mandy Moore – who was a teenage pop star at the time – was all smiles in a flowing purple dress with velvet flower details at the 2001 AMAs show. She styled the look with voluminous hair, silver heeled sandals, and pink makeup.

Nominee and performer Pink was the image of nervousness in 2001 with her short pink hair, shiny graffiti-covered overalls and black bralette.

Before Pink headed to the AMAs and changed her outfit, she walked the red carpet in military fatigue-style pants with black boots and a leather halter with “ENVY” engraved on them.

Kelly Rowland, Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams wore what must have been Tina Knowles’ iconic matching sets – a classic look of the era with all three ladies in the same print sewn into outfits to suit their individual style – when they took off. won the AMA for favorite soul group / R & B / duo / group.

Country music queen Faith Hill was the overall winner of the 2001 AMAs with four nominations and three wins. She attended the awards ceremony wearing a white button-down blouse paired with camel-colored pants heavily adorned with a silver belly dancer belt.

Daryl Hannah’s AMA outfit had all the makings of “rocker chic” – a one-shoulder graphic tee, leather skirt, boots, countless bracelets, and a pink lock in her hair – but the look fell. flat on the 40 years of the time. old actress.

Mary Mary’s Tina Atikns-Campbell and Erica Atkins wore burnt orange looks the night they were nominated for Favorite New Soul / R&B Artist in January 2001.

Once inside the AMAs, Jessica Simpson morphed into a mega-sequined two-piece outfit with drop-waisted bell-bottom pants and a long-sleeve button-down crop top.

Teenage country music star LeAnn Rimes looked frosty in a pearl costume with an embellished white top underneath and her hair pulled back, giving her outfit a stern feel.

Vitamin C made two interesting fashion choices at the 2001 Music Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The singer opted for a sleeveless cropped top with a sparkly Playboy logo which she teamed with sparkly disco pants.

A very blonde Tiffani Thiessen kept it casual in a sleeveless white top with a plunging neckline and low print green pants.

Carmen Electra looked sizzling in a brown and black animal print halter mini dress, paired with matching brown boots. Her high ponytail and deep tan completed the look.

Singer Mya walked the red carpet in a sparkling black halterneck dress. She accessorized with black and white strappy heels and a matching black and white textured wrap.

Country music star Martina McBride, who attended the event as a performer and nominee, looked like a million dollars in a timeless metallic tank dress.

Toni Braxton won two soul / R & B awards in a sleek white suit with a delicate shell underneath.

Brooke Shields looked like a suburban mom spending a night on the town when she stepped out of her limo at the 2001 AMAs. The actress wore a sparkling black halter-style top and black dress pants, keeping it casual enough for a look. awards ceremony in Hollywood.

Winner Janet Jackson was another star who opted for a white suit at the AMAs on Jan. 8, 2001. Hers featured wide-legged pants, a longer jacket, and a matching shell underneath. She added a glitzy silver statement necklace for a much needed flair.

Jaime Pressly made some very quirky choices when she dressed for the 2001 AMAs. The actress wore a low-rise gold skirt, matching boots and a button-down blouse tied in sheer animal-print fabric.

Laura Prepon was unrecognizable at the 2001 AMAs in this dress, which looked very “wedding guest”. The “That ’70s Show” actress teamed the dress with black heels and a black handbag; it was only her choker necklace that made the look a little more interesting.

Kelly Price attended the 28th American Music Awards in a brown leather outfit that matched her hair perfectly. The R&B nominee’s dress featured beading on the bodice and a matching bolero jacket. She got so into the color theme that even her sunglasses matched!