20 Years Later, a Look Back at the 2001 Emmy Awards

01of 15Swan SongGetty ImagesEllen DeGenereshosted the night’s festivities, even rocking a replica of Björk’s 2001 Oscar dress for the occasion.

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Swan Song

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Ellen DeGenereshosted the night’s festivities, even rocking a replica of Björk’s 2001 Oscar dress for the occasion.

02of 15Like Mother, Like DaughterGettyMelissa Rivers joined her mother, Joan Rivers, on the carpet.

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

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Melissa Rivers joined her mother, Joan Rivers, on the carpet.

03of 15Perfect PoseGettyERactress Michael Michele wore a low-cut, ruffled white blouse and silver trousers to the 2001Emmy awardsand looked like a modern, sexy pirate.

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Perfect Pose

ERactress Michael Michele wore a low-cut, ruffled white blouse and silver trousers to the 2001Emmy awardsand looked like a modern, sexy pirate.

04of 15Red Carpet ChicGettyKing of Queensstar Leah Remini looked chic in a black lace midi-dress.

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Red Carpet Chic

King of Queensstar Leah Remini looked chic in a black lace midi-dress.

05of 15Looking So FlyGettyGilmore Girlsstar Lauren Graham accessorized her 2001 Emmys ensemble with perhaps the most 2001 accessory ever: a butterfly clutch.

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Looking So Fly

Gilmore Girlsstar Lauren Graham accessorized her 2001 Emmys ensemble with perhaps the most 2001 accessory ever: a butterfly clutch.

06of 15Red Carpet ReservedGettyBusiness as usual!Jessica Albawent with an all-black, buttoned-up ensemble for the red carpet.

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Red Carpet Reserved

Business as usual!Jessica Albawent with an all-black, buttoned-up ensemble for the red carpet.

07of 15Girl PowerGettyTheDark Angelsactress presented an award alongsideJennifer Garner, who was starring inAliasat the time.

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Girl Power

TheDark Angelsactress presented an award alongsideJennifer Garner, who was starring inAliasat the time.

08of 15Totally TubularGettyActress Aisha Tyler dressed down her red carpet look, rocking a sequined tube top and black slacks for the awards.

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Totally Tubular

Actress Aisha Tyler dressed down her red carpet look, rocking a sequined tube top and black slacks for the awards.

09of 15Everybody Loves Raymond Wins BigGettyEverybody Loves Raymondstars Doris Roberts and Patricia Heaton celebrated their outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and outstanding lead actress in a comedy series wins together.

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Everybody Loves Raymond Wins Big

Everybody Loves Raymondstars Doris Roberts and Patricia Heaton celebrated their outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series and outstanding lead actress in a comedy series wins together.

10of 15The Votes Are InGettyThe West Wingwon outstanding drama series for the second year in a row and the two of the show’s stars, Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney, took home awards for outstanding supporting actor/actress in a drama series.

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The Votes Are In

The West Wingwon outstanding drama series for the second year in a row and the two of the show’s stars, Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney, took home awards for outstanding supporting actor/actress in a drama series.

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Making History

12of 15Two Thumbs UpGettyMalcolm in the Middlebecame the first comedy to have two different episodes win awards for directing and writing.

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Two Thumbs Up

Malcolm in the Middlebecame the first comedy to have two different episodes win awards for directing and writing.

13of 15Costar KissGettyEric McCormack celebrated his outstanding lead actor in a comedy series win withWill & GracecostarDebra Messing, who was also nominated that year.

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Costar Kiss

Eric McCormack celebrated his outstanding lead actor in a comedy series win withWill & GracecostarDebra Messing, who was also nominated that year.

14of 15Singing with JoyGettyTheWill & Gracestar also had a pretty fantastic photo shoot with his Emmy.

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Singing with Joy

TheWill & Gracestar also had a pretty fantastic photo shoot with his Emmy.

15of 15Total LegendGettyBarbra Streisand, who took home the award for individual performance in a variety or music program, closed the show with a performance of “You’ve Never Walk Alone” to honor the victims of 9/11.

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Total Legend

Barbra Streisand, who took home the award for individual performance in a variety or music program, closed the show with a performance of “You’ve Never Walk Alone” to honor the victims of 9/11.

source: people.com