Celebrities Then and Now: Y2K Version

Rewind to the yr 2000 and Religion Hill‘s “Breathe” was the most well-liked music on the radio, Survivor topped TV charts, Invoice Clinton was president, and the world simply skilled the flip of the century, dubbed Y2K. It was a pivotal time in popular culture, and we’ve cherished watching A-listers change over time—except you’re Reese Witherspoon, who’s principally ageing in reverse. Under, we glance again at a few of Hollywood’s largest celebrities in 2000, and what they’re to this point.

Celebrities Then and Now: 2000 and Current

Reese Witherspoon

Under, the Oscar-winning actress is pictured in 2000 after her Merciless Intentions success of 1999, and Legally Blonde was proper across the nook, debuting in 2001. She additionally married Ryan Phillippe in 1999. In 2025, at age 49, she’s producing and starring in award-worthy initiatives, she’s a profitable entrepreneur, and she or he seems to be completely radiant—she has hardly modified.

Victoria Beckham

Spice Women launched its third and last album “Ceaselessly” in 2000, and Posh Spice was newly married to David Beckham. As we speak, at age 51, the mom-of-four runs very profitable style and sweetness manufacturers. Within the fall, a extremely anticipated Netflix docuseries about her profession and private life is ready to debut.

Mandy Moore

In 1999, Mandy Moore’s hit single “Sweet” was topping charts on the radio. Right here, she’s pictured in 2000 at The Teen Alternative Awards, along with her brilliant blonde hair and sun-kissed pores and skin. Now, the 41-year-old singer and actress has a number of massive initiatives within the works, and is a mother of three.

Beyoncé

In 2000, Beyoncé was attending the ninth Annual MTV Film Awards, pictured under. That yr, the music icon was nonetheless a part of Future’s Little one, and the hit album “The Writing’s on the Wall” had simply dropped the yr earlier than. Now, at 43, Beyoncé is receiving awards for her country-inspired album “Cowboy Carter.”

Christina Aguilera

The yr 2000 was large for popstar Christina Aguilera, who’s pictured right here on the MTV Music Awards. “Genie in a Bottle” was the music we couldn’t cease enjoying in 1999, and that album catapulted her to stardom. As we speak, the 44-year-old singer and mom-of-two has a number of Grammy awards to her title and continues to tour.

Jennifer Aniston

The seventh season of Buddies premiered in 2000, and Jennifer Aniston was a family title. That was additionally the yr she married Brad Pitt. As we speak, the actress is 56 and producing and starring in a number of A-list movie and TV initiatives, together with The Morning Present, and has her personal magnificence model LolaVie.

Cameron Diaz

Charlie’s Angels hit theaters within the fall of 2000, which was the actress’s subsequent massive win after her success with There’s One thing About Mary in 1998 and My Finest Buddy’s Marriage ceremony in 1997. She additionally voiced Princess Fiona in Shrek in 2001. In 2015, Diaz took a break from appearing to concentrate on her household and private life (she has two children), however now, at 52, she’s again on the scene with a giant Netflix movie contract and extra within the works.

Religion Hill

The highest music on the radio in 2000 was nation singer Religion Hill’s “Breathe,” in response to Billboard’s 12 months-Finish Scorching 100. She additionally toured along with her husband, nation singer Tim McGraw, for the primary time that yr (the Soul2Soul Tour). In 2023 (pictured under at age 55), Hill attended the sixteenth Annual Academy of Nation Music Honors in Nashville along with her husband and two daughters. Since then, the singer has stayed out of the highlight.

Sandra Bullock

In 2000, Miss Congeniality hit theaters, and under, Bullock is seen on the premiere. The current image of her is from 2022 (age 58) on the UK screening of The Misplaced Metropolis in London. The actress hasn’t been within the public eye a lot since then, as she introduced she was taking a break from appearing after her associate handed away in 2023.

Jessica Simpson

In 2000, the Texas-born singer was 20 years outdated and had a number of songs on the radio from her “Candy Kisses” album, which dropped the yr prior. She was additionally relationship Nick Lachey (their actuality present Newlyweds premiered in 2003). Now, she is 45 years outdated, a mother of three and has an eponymous clothes line.