A much-needed timeline cleanse.
I stumbled across pictures from the 2002 Vanity Fair Oscar after-party that I found very entertaining, so I thought I’d share them with you.
1.
First, foremost, and most importantly, the Olsen twins were there.
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2.
I just want them back in public eye (but I respect their choice not to :/)
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Brittany Murphy was there.
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4.
She was absolutely living her best life.
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Before Amy Schumer had to issue an apology to Kirsten Dunst because the world is dumb, Naomi Watts and Kirsten Dunst posed for a simple pic.
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6.
Glenn Close had plenty of room for her four arms.
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Legendary early 2000s “I’m Outta Love” chanteuse, Anastacia, dressed in every single early ’00s trend.
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8.
Icon. Legend. Never the same.
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This was back when Jewel was dating that cowboy Ty Murray.
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They even gave a post-Spice Girls Geri Halliwell an invite.
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Gwyneth was wearing *the dress*
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And no, I’m not talking about the J Lo one.
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Sandra Bullock looked delighted to be there.
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Juliette Lewis was wearing the peak of 2002 fashion: An oversized Avril Lavigne inspired tie.
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15.
Jennifer Lopez was married to Cris Judd.
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16.
Reese and Ryan were there too.
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17.
We got this great picture of Reese and Ryan under a heat lamp with Gwyneth behind them doing something menacing.
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18.
Josh Hartnett was the token “hottie*.”
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*I say “hottie” because it’s a very, very early 2000s word.
19.
Alan Hamel and Suzanne Somers swapped spit.
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Dominic Monaghan and Orlando Bloom were, just like, hot.
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21.
David Schwimmer told someone to simmer down.
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22.
Samuel L. Jackson was beaming.
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23.
Jay-Z and Russell Simmons showed up in jeans, which honestly, very good move.
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24.
People who have been on the moon were invited.
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That’s Buzz and Lois Aldrin.Â
25.
Scott Foley and Jennifer Garner were still married.
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26.
Brad Pitt wore some tinted sunglasses.
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Alan Cumming a white suit.
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28.
Tom Hanks was there with Rita Wilson being cute because that’s what they do.
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29.
Tom was havin’ a ball!
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30.
Oprah was in attendance.
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31.
She was giving classic Oprah-isms.
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32.
Diana Ross seemed to be having fun.
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The one and only Janet Jackson and her 47 abs were there.
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34.
Selma Blair, Christina Applegate, and Cameron Diaz were giving me Charlie’s Angels.
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Ben Stiller looked “spunky.”
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Sidney Poitier had a casual laugh with Angela Bassett and his Academy Award.
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Rosario Dawson and Tara Reid gave us a high school yearbook “best buds” worthy picture.
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38.
Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson was there solo.
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39.
Naomi Campbell and Diddy went together.
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40.
Joaquin Phoenix showed up in sneakers.
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41.
My girl Nicole looked every bit stunning.
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42.
Hugh Grant looked handsome.
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43.
Joan Collins boogied down.
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Uma Thurman was there with then husband Ethan Hawke.
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And last but not least, perennial early 2000s BuzzFeed picture post favorite, Leelee Sobieski, was there.
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