Movies
This 2003 Pixar film told the story of a forgetful fish searching for her family.
Finding Nemo
This hit reality show, hosted by Tyra Banks, became one of the longest-running competition series, where aspiring models competed for a chance to start their career in the fashion industry
America’s Next Top Model
This popular shoe, originally designed for boating, became a mainstream fashion staple in the mid-2000s due to its colorful plastic design and comfort
Crocs
This pop star released her hit album In the Zone in 2003, featuring the chart-topping single “Toxic,” which earned her a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording
Britney Spears
This reality TV competition, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, became the defining talent show of the 2000s, launching careers like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood
American Idol
In 2004, this romantic comedy featured Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in a love story based on a Nicholas Sparks novel.
The Notebook
This mystery drama, which aired from 2006 to 2017, followed four high school friends dealing with the disappearance of their friend Alison, while being tormented by an anonymous figure known as "A."
Pretty Little Liars
This denim trend was a must-have for women, characterized by jeans that sat extremely low on the hips, often seen on Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera
low-rise jeans
This rapper's 2004 debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’ featured hit singles like “In Da Club” and propelled him to stardom
50 Cent
This popular fashion doll got her own line of movies and TV shows, and was marketed as the edgier alternative to Barbie
Bratz dolls
In this 2006 animated film, a young penguin named Mumble struggles with his inability to sing in a world where singing is everything.
Happy Feet
This medical drama, which aired from 2004 to 2012, focused on surgical interns, residents, and their mentors in Seattle, with relationships as complex as their surgeries.
Grey’s Anatomy
A staple of early 2000s streetwear, this velour tracksuit became a cultural phenomenon after being frequently worn by stars like Kim Kardashian
Juicy Couture
This 2000s British band, led by frontman Thom Yorke, released the critically acclaimed album Kid A in 2000, which was known for its experimental electronic sound.
Radiohead
In 2007, this social media platform launched, giving users 140 characters to share their thoughts with the world, revolutionizing online communication.
This 2005 movie follows four siblings who discover a magical land ruled by a White Witch through the back of a wardrobe.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
This CW teen drama series followed the lives of privileged high school students living on the Upper East Side of New York, including Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen.
Gossip Girl
This accessory became synonymous with Y2K fashion, often seen hanging from the wrists of teenage girls and young women as they went about their day
charm bracelet
Known for her unique voice, this British singer-songwriter released her breakthrough album Back to Black in 2006, featuring the hit “Rehab
Amy Winehouse
This MP3 player, released by Apple in 2001, revolutionized the music industry by allowing users to store and carry thousands of songs in their pocket.
iPod
This 2009 science-fiction epic, directed by James Cameron, became the highest-grossing film of all time, featuring the fictional planet Pandora
Avatar
This CW series, which aired from 2000 to 2007, followed a young Clark Kent before he became Superman, living in the town of Smallville, Kansas.
Smallville
Known for its bright-colored graphic designs and rhinestones, this fashion brand was popularized by reality TV stars and athletes during the mid-2000s
Ed Hardy
This hip-hop artist shocked the world in 2009 by interrupting Taylor Swift’s VMAs speech, famously declaring, “Imma let you finish.
Kanye West
Released in 2000, this gaming console became one of the best-selling systems of all time.
PlayStation 2