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Emmys Throwback: Stars at the 2004 Award Show

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Sep 15, 2024 7:00 AM
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Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon & Sarah Jessica Parker

Two brunettes and a blonde walk into the Emmys....

And the Sex and the City stars walked out with two glimmering awards—with Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon taking home the awards for Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, respectively.  


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Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt

The Friends star and her then-husband were all smiles as they walked the carpet together. But Brad's smile was more of a smolder to match his shades.


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Edie Falco & James Gandolfini

The Sopranos costars, whose series was up for 20 awards, took the stage together and took home the trophy for Outstanding Drama Series. 


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Christina Applegate

The one with Christina Applegate. 

The actress—who was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series after playing Rachel's sister Amy in an episode of Friends—rocked a classy dress paired with a scarf and a pair of silver heels. 


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Benjamin McKenzie, Mischa Barton & Adam Brody

The O.C. stars traded their on-screen teen angst for dapper suits and a stunning dress. 


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Kristen Bell

For the first time in...ever, Kristen Bell made her Emmys red carpet debut in a bright yellow dress while starring in Veronica Mars. 


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Mariska Hargitay

Now the longest-running main character in any live-action primetime show, we couldn't imagine a world without Mariska as Olivia Benson. 


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Jennifer Garner

International spy by day, Emmys nominee by night. 

The Alias actress was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her work on the show. 


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Al Pacino & Meryl Streep

Name a more iconic duo. Al and Meryl took home the trophies for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Miniseries for their roles in Angels in America. 


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Melanie Griffith & Antonio Banderas

This couple is Two Much. 

With their romance starting on the set of Two Much in 1995, Melanie and her then-husband Antonio walked the carpet arm in arm.


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Kim Cattrall

Kim was looking pretty in pink as an Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series nominee for her role as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City. 


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Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker

20 years ago, the two award-winning actors shared a celebratory kiss after Sarah won an Emmy for her role as Carrie Bradshaw. Now, the couple has been going strong for 27 years. 


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Allison Janney

The West Wing actress made a statement with her neon green dress and glimmering trophy after winning the award for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. 


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Kelsey Grammer & Matt LeBlanc

Dr. Frasier Crane and Joey Tribiani in one photo? It's the crossover we never knew we needed.


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Mary Louise Parker

The actress wowed in a brown dress as she showed off her Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her performance as Harper Pitt in Angels in America. 


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James Brolin & Barbra Streisand

Celebrating 25 years of marriage this year, these lovebirds were just as enchanting on the 2004 Emmys red carpet. 


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Alexandra Hedison & Ellen DeGeneres

The comedian walked the red carpet with then-girlfriend Alexandra before breaking up that same year. 


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Debra Messing

The Will & Grace actress wasn't messing around with her coral dress and matching clutch. 


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Michael Imperioli & Drea de Matteo

It's yet another win for The Sopranos, with Michael Imperioli and Drea de Matteo taking home the trophies for Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress.


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Sharon Stone

The actress turned heads with her lilac cut-out dress at the ceremony, where she took home the award for Best Guest Drama Actress for her role as attorney Sheila Carlisle on The Practice.


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