By Neia Balao
1:04 a.m. PDT, May 14, 2022
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Picture this: it’s 2002 and you’re logging on to watch the Billboard Music Awards. A ton of your favorite celebs showed up at the event – and they’re decked out in the hottest styles of the season! In honor of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards on May 15, Wonderwall.com takes a look back at what the BBMAs red carpet looked like 20 years ago. From sheer scarves to leather looks to tried-and-true denim jackets, see how celebrities dressed for the occasion… Justin Timberlake showed up at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in a neutral-toned outfit, a pendant necklace “JT”, a trendy look – for the times – fedora and a medical boot. The *NSYNC singer, who had gone solo earlier that year, broke his foot weeks earlier during rehearsals, so he invited some fake nurses over to complete his photo shoot.
Keep reading to see what other stars wore to the 2002 Billboard Music Awards…
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Why did you have to go and make things so complicated? ! Avril Lavigne – whose debut studio album, “Let Go”, was released earlier that year – donned her then-signature skateboarder look at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards on December 9, 2002. The Canadian singer-songwriter wore a camouflage print t-shirt, baggy jeans, a navy jacket and classic Converse.
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Remember when *NSYNC boybander JC Chasez briefly romanced “American Pie” actress Tara Reid in 2002? At the Billboard Music Awards that year, JC opted for a Canadian tuxedo with an orange and black belt while Tara opted for a pale purple lace tank top, an asymmetrical gold skirt and heeled sandals. The couple also accessorized with matching dog tag collars. How cute!
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Another member of the boyband who embraced the denim trend at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards? Backstreet Boys hottie Nick Carter, whose denim jacket featured leather sleeves.
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Let Cher pull it all off at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards! The beloved icon dazzled in a head-to-toe brown fringed ensemble with a headpiece and pants that featured sexy cutouts along the waist.
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Before having Nicole Kidman accompany him to red carpet events, Keith Urban went solo! The country music star attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in a simple Bocephus graphic tee under a leather moto jacket.
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WWF (now WWE) superstar Chyna opted for a sexy, country outfit when she attended the Billboard Music Awards in 2002. The professional wrestler and bodybuilder opted for a barely there two-piece ensemble, boots with heels and a cowboy hat.
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At the 2002 Billboard Music Awards, Jessica Biel looked flawless in a sleeveless purple dress that featured a subtle yet sexy plunging neckline.
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Alicia Keys exuded confidence when she showed up at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in this sexy all-black outfit accessorized with mittens and a red fascinator. From the lace strapless top to the low rise pants, Alicia looked like a total dream.
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Speaking of plunging necklines… Aerosmith bandmates Joe Perry and Steven Tyler showed up at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in coordinating looks. Joe wore a shiny purple shirt and leather jacket while Steven showed some skin in a stripped leather jumpsuit.
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From Mandy Moore and Lindsay Lohan to Ashlee Simpson and Demi Lovato, Wilmer Valderrama is no stranger to dating Hollywood’s “it” girls. But in 2002, he attended the Billboard Music Awards with a mystery guest. In addition to their fine matching black scarves, Wilmer and her friend also wore jeans with black shoes.
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*NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick looked like an early stud as he attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in a white collared shirt, dark jeans and boots. The centerpiece of her look, though? His brown suede jacket with a sherpa lining! Honorable mention: His goatee.
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Faith Hill has given her fans some fantastic hits throughout her long career, as well as some serious fashion duds. One of those duds was her look at the Billboard Music Awards in 2002: a cropped black jacket with a long white skirt and pointed black heels.
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Shannon Elizabeth held hands with her stepfather, actor Joseph D. Reitman, at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards. The “American Pie” hottie looked fashionable in his red t-shirt, low rise jeans with a brown belt, pointy heels, bandana and tinted sunglasses. Joseph went with the classic T-shirt over a long sleeve shirt combo and added black pants and a beanie.
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Brooks & Dunn’s Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn wore timeless country music looks when they attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in long-sleeved shirts with jeans and black boots. Yeah !
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Cute or cringe? Maria Menounos walked the red carpet at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards in this flowing dress that featured a bold orange, yellow and blue print. She paired the piece with a feathered shawl and beige heels.
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Solange Knowles kept things casual and casual when she posed for photos at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards. Beyonce’s little sister wore a flattering top with a denim jacket over it, dark green pants and sexy heels.
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“Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” singer Ashanti turned up the heat when she wore a form-fitting burnt orange minidress and strappy sandals while attending the 2002 Billboard Music Awards.
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Nick Cannon opted for a similar color when he showed up at the Billboard Music Awards in 2002 in a mostly oversized jacket with matching pants and a Gucci monogrammed belt buckle.
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We love engagement! B2K attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards coordinating brown looks. It goes without saying, but… Omarion looked suave in his double-breasted coat and rectangular sunglasses.
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David Hasselhoff opted for a classic all-black suit when he attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards with then-wife Pamela Bach, who wore a white lace button-up blouse and striped jacket.
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A baby no more! Andy Lawrence, the younger brother of actors Joey Lawrence and Matthew Lawrence, was 14 when he attended the 2002 Billboard Music Awards! The adorable ‘Brotherly Love’ star appeared in an earth-toned look that featured a brown jacket with leather shoulder pads, a button-down shirt and baggy jeans. Her wallet chain added the perfect amount of oomph to her already fashionable outfit.
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Actress Holly Robinson Peete was a python-print princess when she attended the Billboard Music Awards in 2002. The ’21 Jump Street’ actress looked sexy in her plunging top and matching pants accessorized with a handbag black and peep toe heels..
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Long before making headlines at the Fyre Festival, Ja Rule made an appearance at the 2002 Billboard Music Awards. The “Mesmerize” rapper donned an oversized letterman jacket, Toronto Raptors upside down hat, sunglasses sun and baggy jeans.
Melissa M. Dunn
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