20 Years Ago, Celebs At The 2001 MTV VMAs Looked Like This

From Britney to Justin, today’s pop icons gave us some of pop culture’s defining moments two decades ago.

A Historic VMAs

The 2001 MTV Video Music Awards will go down in history for one reason alone: Britney Spears performed “I’m A Slave 4 U” with a Burmese python on her shoulders. It was all anyone could talk about for days, cementing Spears as an MTV icon. But the 2001 VMAs also had stunts, performances, and appearances that make it one of the most notable VMAs ever.

Video of the Year

Jamie Foxx hosted the VMAs at NYC’s Metropolitan Opera House, and Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya, and Pink won Video of the Year for “Lady Marmalade.”

Justin Timberlake Wore This While Performing “Pop” With *NSYNC

Will Ferrell Parodied Tim Commerford’s Moment From The 2000 VMAs

Alicia Keys Won Best New Artist In A Video For “Fallin’”

Missy Elliott Performed “Get Ur Freak On” & “One Minute Man”

Janet Jackson, Whose “All For You” Was Nominated, Introduced A Tribute To Aaliyah

Shakira Presented

Again, Britney’s Iconic Performance. The 2021 VMAs Air Sept. 12.