By Megan Riedlinger
1:30pm PST, Dec 28, 2022
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Let's travel back to 2003! Wonderwall.com is giving you a dash of nostalgia by taking a look back at big stars on red carpets two decades ago, starting with Sienna Miller, who turns 42 on Dec. 28, 2022…
For the premiere of then-boyfriend Jude Law's film "Cold Mountain" in London in December 2003, Sienna Miller donned a simple yet stunning strapless white gown. She paired the elegant garment, which featured subtle and delicate ruching on the bodice, with a chic fabric necklace and silver bangles.
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A very young (and blonde!) Beyonce was on hand at the 2003 Golden Globes in this ivory ballgown that featured a floral detail on the bodice and a wispy tulle skirt. The singer presented at the award ceremony that evening.
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Christina Aguilera went goth at the American Music Awards in January 2003, sporting a black corset paired with a shredded skirt. She even added black streaks to her hair to cement the look! She was up for artist of the year at the event but lost to Madonna. Xtina performed two tunes on the AMAs stage that night — "Impossible" and "Beautiful."
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Jennifer Lopez looked gorgeous in green at the Academy Awards in 2003. The superstar's one-shouldered mint green gown remains one of our favorite looks from the star, who was on hand to present that night.
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Leonardo DiCaprio certainly looked dapper (and young!) at the Golden Globes in January 2003, but he wasn't a winner that night. The "Catch Me If You Can" star lost out in his category — best actor in a motion picture — to "About Schmidt" star Jack Nicholson.
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Jessica Simpson was on hand for the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City in August 2003 just a week after her MTV show, "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," debuted.
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Missy Elliott rocked her usual outfit — a cozy Adidas sweatsuit in pink — while on hand for the Grammy Awards in February 2003. She won best female rap solo performance that night for "Scream a.k.a. Itchin'."
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Kate Hudson looked like a true movie star at the Academy Awards in March 2003. The beauty rocked this pale gold gown on the red carpet before taking the stage as a presenter.
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Jennifer Garner was on hand at the 2003 Golden Globes as a presenter. The beauty sported a black gown with a matching stole on the red carpet that January.
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How '00s is this dress?! Paris Hilton turned up at a Teen People and Universal Records event honoring rapper Nelly in January 2003 in this black and pink minidress that included a ruffled miniskirt and a sheer midriff.
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Winner, winner! "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston took home the Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy television series in January 2003 while rocking a simple column-style black halter gown.
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A young John Mayer flashed his perfect pout back at the Grammy Awards in February 2003 while sporting a gray tie with his pinstriped suit. The heartthrob won best male pop vocal performance for "Your Body is a Wonderland" that night.
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Helen Mirren looked beautiful in black and red at the Golden Globes in January 2003. The star was up for best performance by an actress in a miniseries or television film for "Door to Door," though she lost to "Hysterical Blindness" star Uma Thurman that night.
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On hand as a presenter that night, Lindsay Lohan sported a lace-up crop top with low-slung denim at the Teen Choice Awards in August 2003.
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Let's take it back to the 2003 Met Gala. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen attended in this show-stopping silver gown that April before the annual event moved to the first Monday in May.
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A beauty in blue! Halle Berry was one of the best dressed stars on the Golden Globes red carpet in January 2003 in this powder blue gown. The star attended the event as a presenter that year.
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Britney Spears rocked this eclectic getup — which included a fascinator, long gloves and tights — during the 14th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards in November 2003.
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Vintage glam (and vintage Gwen)! Gwen Stefani wore a dramatic fur stole with her polka-dot midi-length Vivienne Westwood corset dress at the Grammys back in February 2003, accessorizing with bright red satin pumps.
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Long before menswear was trending on red carpets, Sarah Jessica Parker rocked a corset-style top and trousers at the Golden Globes in January 2003. The "Sex and the City" star lost out in the best performance by an actress in a musical or comedy TV series category to "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston that year.
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Hilary Swank donned a pink Christian Dior gown that would be in style today at the Academy Awards in March 2003. Her pale pink gown included spaghetti straps and a sheer tulle skirt in a darker shade, a perfect look for presenting at the Oscars.
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Kylie Minogue rocked a tulle-trimmed high-low hemline at the Grammys in February 2003. She was a presenter at the show that year.
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Nicole Kidman showed off her legs in this fitted gown at the Golden Globes in January 2003. She won best performance by an actress in a motion picture drama for "The Hours" later that night.
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Angelina Jolie sported long hair and a silky green gown at the BAFTA Awards in London in February 2003.
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Mariah Carey rocked a slinky silver gown at the American Music Awards in January 2003. She performed "Through the Rain" during the show that night.
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A dress over jeans? That would fly in 2003. Jessica Alba showed off the strange but then-ubiquitous trend at the ESPY Awards in July 2003.
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A fresh-faced Jimmy Fallon wore a suit and gave a wave at the Grammy Awards in February 2003.
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Kelly Clarkson went casual at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards, arriving to the August event in a summer-ready combo of layered tank tops and khaki capri pants accessorized with black chokers and heels.
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A babyfaced Anne Hathaway arrived at the Golden Globes in January 2003 in this billowy pink dress complete with floral details and a thigh-high slit.
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There's a lot to unpack with this one! Eva Longoria attended an event for her short-lived show "The Talent Agency" in October 2003 in this black and white look comprised of a cropped tube top and low-slung black pants paired with a white blazer and beret.
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Jude Law showed off his smolder at the premiere of "Cold Mountain" in New York City in December 2003.
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Cameron Diaz sported a sweet black dress with ruffled sleeves at the 2003 Academy Awards, where she served as a presenter.
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Justin Timberlake rocked a bucket hat and a vest with a dress shirt, baggy pants and sneakers at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in April 2003.
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Reba McEntire struck a pose at the American Music Awards in January 2003 while rocking a pretty casual look — a black tank top and a printed maxiskirt.
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Always the fashionista, Cate Blanchett arrived at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2003 in this intricately embroidered long-sleeved gown.
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Here's a very 2003 event and look: Tara Reid arrived at the Miss Sixty and Energie afterparty in Los Angeles in November 2003 wearing a long-sleeved tee, a fur vest and super-low-waisted jeans.
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Uma Thurman's sleeveless black frock at the Golden Globes in January 2003 was underwhelming — especially considering she was a big winner that night! She took home the trophy for best performance by an actress in a miniseries or television film for her work in "Hysterical Blindness."
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Jennifer Garner looked like a fairy princess at the Academy Awards in March 2003. Her pretty pale blue confection included spaghetti straps and subtle sparkles that shimmered beautifully on the Oscars stage when she presented later that night.
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Meryl Streep attended the BAFTA Awards in London in February 2003 sporting a medallion-type necklace with her white blazer and black skirt. She was nominated for two different films at the show — best actress in a leading role for her work in "The Hours" and best actress in a supporting role for her performance in "Adaptation."
