Believe it or not, it's almost 2026. And that means 2000 was officially a quarter of a century ago... although it certainly hasn't felt like that long. So in honor of another 25 years of pop culture in the books, we're taking a look at what the most popular female celebs looked like 25 years ago, compared to today.

From the red carpets of the early 2000s to the global icons they are today, these 30 women have defined the entertainment industry.

1. Jennifer Lopez

In 2000, Jennifer Lopez was 30 years old and taking the world by storm with "Waiting for Tonight" and the iconic Versace green dress. Today, at 55, she remains a powerhouse in music, film, and fashion.

2. Beyoncé

At just 18 in 2000, Beyoncé was the breakout star of Destiny's Child with hits like "Say My Name." Now 44, she is arguably the most influential artist of the 21st century.

3. Britney Spears

The Princess of Pop! In 2000, Britney Spears was 18 and riding the massive wave of Oops!... I Did It Again. Now 44, her legacy as a pop culture titan remains untouched.

4. Julia Roberts

The year 2000 was the year of Erin Brockovich for Julia Roberts, then 32. It eventually won her the Oscar for Best Actress. Now 58, she continues to be America's Sweetheart.

5. Madonna

The Queen of Pop was 41 in 2000, releasing her Music album. Decades later, Madonna continues to reinvent herself and push boundaries at 67.

The Full List of Icons

The list extends to 30 incredible women who have aged gracefully while maintaining their "smokeshow" status:

6. Cameron Diaz
7. Mariah Carey
8. Christina Aguilera
9. Sarah Jessica Parker
10. Tyra Banks
11. Jennifer Aniston
12. Janet Jackson
13. Sandra Bullock
14. Ren\u00e9e Zellweger
15. Gwyneth Paltrow
16. Lauryn Hill
17. Lucy Liu
18. Calista Flockhart
19. Tara Reid
20. Meg Ryan
21. Debra Messing
22. Vivica A. Fox
23. Liv Tyler
24. Gabrielle Union
25. Drew Barrymore
26. Nia Long
27. Celine Dion
28. Shakira
29. Jada Pinkett Smith
30. Reese Witherspoon

Source: Inspired by the Recent BuzzFeed Retrospective.