The best and brightest in pop culture at the turn of the millennium.
The year 2000 was a real moment.
It looked a whole lot different than the world today.
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Tom Hanks
Tom Hankswas a box office sensation in 2000 with the release ofCast Away.
Russell Crowe
Russell Crowewent to battle in 2000, starring as Maximus Decimus Meridius inGladiator.
The epic brought in $457.64 million worldwide and nabbed Crowe the Oscar for Best Actor.
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Mel Gibson
Mel Gibsonwas a busy man in 2000 with the release of four movies.
Destiny’s Child
The year 2000 was a wild one for the ladies of Destiny’s Child.
She returned to theaters just months later inGone in 60 Seconds, which made $237.2 million worldwide.
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He also starred alongsideHelen HuntandHaley Joel Osmentin the dramaPay It Forward.
The Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boyswere in their pop heyday in 2000.
Months after the Grammys, BSB went multiplatinum with the November 2000 debut ofBlack & Blue.
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I Did It Again.
Spears' sophomore album went multiplatinum and hit No.
StarsRichard SchiffandAllison Janneyalso won in the supporting categories for their turns as Toby Ziegler and C.J.
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Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt
Jennifer AnistonandBrad Pittwere Hollywood’s golden couple in 2000.
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