What Celebrities Looked Like On TRL Vs. What They Look Like Today

MTV's TRL is time capsule filled with overly straightened hair, low-rise jeans and Carson Daly's black painted nails (may they rest in peace). Though the original TRL is just a distant memory, the celebrities who appeared on MTV's hit countdown show have gone on to have incredible careers – from Beyoncé rising from the ashes of Destiny's Child to Shakira quietly becoming one of the most successful Latin-American artists in history.

But in all honesty, fans have forgotten about what celebrities looked like on TRL, and boy are they some of the most memorable moments from Total Request Live. Will anything ever be as good as Justin Timberlake's ramen noodle hair? What about that time Britney Spears scandalously showed off her belly button ring? Kim Kardashian used to wear Uggs! With all the hair-crimping, platform shoes, and terrible '90s and '00s fashion, stars who were on Total Request Live were icons of an era where guy-liner reigned supreme and Von Dutch trucker hats were an acceptable choice for a night out.

Here are some TRL celebrities then and now. Don't say you weren't warned!

Then: In the early '00s, Benji Madden and his group Good Charlotte were spiking their hair and topping the charts with the single "Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous."

Now: Madden and his brother Joel have eased back on the hair gel, but are still releasing killer jams. In 2015, Good Charlotte announced they were done with their four-year hiatus and released the single "Makeshift Love." Their sixth studio album, Youth Authority, dropped in the summer of 2016. Also, the twins both got married to two of the babeliest women in Hollywood. Benji has been married to Cameron Diaz since 2015, and Joel married Nicole Richie in 2010.

Then: Britney Spears was one of the first guests to ever appear on TRL when it launched in 1998. She was pretty much a TRL regular throughout the early '00s, doing everything from her first live performance in 2003 to showing off her brand new belly button ring. In this photo, from a 2002 interview, the singer chatted about falling flat on her face in front of her crush while promoting her third studio album Britney, and her silver screen debut in Crossroads.

Now: In mid-to-late '00s, Spears went through trying times. She shaved her head, had a 55-hour marriage, and staged  a disastrous MTV VMAs performance. She eventually filed for divorce from her then-husband, backup dancer Kevin Federline, in 2007 and reached a custody agreement for their two children. After that, though, Spears went back to killing it. The singer nabbed a Las Vegas residency in 2016, won the Billboard Millennium Award, and finally took the MTV VMAs stage again to perform her single "Make Me…"

Then: In the early '00s, JLo was simply Jenny from the Block in an oh-so-trendy (and now, oh-so-dated) bubblegum pink velour track suit. She was already very successful, with three studio albums under her belt and a starring role in Maid in Manhattan.

Now: Lopez is still a highly successful actress and singer (even after the box office bomb that was Gigli). She starred in NBC's crime drama Shades of Blue, released new music, announced a Las Vegas residency, and released a capsule shoe and jewelry collection.

Lopez has been in and out of love multiple times, but she seems to even make breakups work in her favor; ex-husband Marc Anthony is set to work with the star. Is there anything JLo can't do?

Then: Everyone was just starting to keep up with the Kardashians in 2008, while Kim Kardashian was attempting to shake off the embarrassing release of her sex tape.

Now: Kardashian is a reality TV mogul and fashion icon. She has a number of business ventures, including her highly successful mobile app Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. Time included Kardashian on their 2015 list of the 100 Most Influential People. She was reported to be the highest-paid reality TV personality of the year, with earnings topping $53 million.

The star also married one of rap's most innovative artists, Kanye West. But it hasn't all been roses; she experienced a terrifying robbery where she was held at gunpoint in her Paris apartment during Fashion Week in October 2016.

Then: Lance Bass was, coincidentally enough, the bass singer in the timeless boy band *NSYNC. In 1998, the band first hit the TRL stage to promote their single "Tearin' Up My Heart" from their self-titled debut album.

Now: Bass has done a lot since those early days on TRL. *NSYNC went on hiatus in 2003, and the singer decided to become an astronaut. He never ended up making it into space, but he has been successful in film and TV. Bass appeared in numerous films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Bass came out as gay in 2006, and released a memoir, Out of Sync.

Then: In 2008, Miley Cyrus was still the sweet, Disney darling Hannah Montana and promoting her family-friendly single "7 Things" from her second studio album.

Now: After Hannah Montana ended, Cyrus became a tad more controversial. She cut her hair, began smoking weed and popping molly, and twerked on Robin Thick in her underwear during an MTV VMAs performance. Since then, Cyrus has chilled out just a bit. She's back with her fiancé Liam Hemsworth and released the single "Malibu," signaling her return to a more Nashville-influenced sound.

Then: In the early '00s, P!nk had just burst onto the scene with her debut album Can't Take Me Home. The album produced two Billboard Hot 100 top-ten hits and was certified double-platinum in the US. She also received a Grammy Award and her first number one single from her star-studded cover of "Lady Marmalade." A year later she released Missundaztood, which sold more than 12 million copies worldwide and had three top-ten singles. But seriously, that hair?

Now: P!nk has gone on to have a gigantic career, and has always stuck with zany hairstyles. She's received numerous Grammy nominations for her work, including a nod for her 2013 single "Just Give Me A Reason," a duet featuring Nate Ruess of Fun. She also married Carey Hart, a former motocross star, and had children.

Then: In 2002, before Shakira ever discovered that her hips tell nothing but the truth, she broke into the English-language market with her single "Wherever, Whenever," which she performed on TRL.

Now: Shakira hasn't aged a bit, but she has been working non-stop. Since her humble TRL debut, the singer has released 10 studio albums and won numerous awards, including multiple Grammys and dozens of Billboard Latin Music Awards. She's sold millions of records worldwide, which makes her one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time. In 2013, Shakira was named one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes, and launched a partnership with Fisher-Price to make a line of toys and create a 12-part web series. She even broke into reality TV as a coach in two seasons of The Voice. Oh, and she's also partnered with a Spanish soccer player, taking care of her sons, and releasing new music.

Then: In 2001, Destiny's Child performed songs their debut album Survivor as a three-piece on MTV's first TRL tour. Their single "Independent Women Part 1" spent 11 weeks on the charts and became the longest-running number-one single of the year.

Now: Destiny's Child is no more, but they did reunite for Beyoncé's 2015 Super Bowl performance. Kelly Rowland is still making music and is set to be a coach on The Voice. Michelle Williams is busy making gospel music and replaced Ashlee Simpson in Chicago on Broadway.

Beyoncé is by far the most successful of the girls, and Forbes listed her as 2015's most powerful female in entertainment. Queen Bey has won 22 Grammys and counting and has been nominated 62 times, making her the most nominated women in history. Beyoncé ended up marrying hip hop mogul Jay-Z in 2008 and started a family with him.

Then: In 1998, Justin Timberlake was the scrappy, ramen noodle-haired member of *NSYNC performing the single "Tearin' Up My Heart" on TRL.

Now: Timberlake went on to have a massive solo career after *NSYNC disbanded. Since his debut on TRL, he's won multiple Grammys and Emmys, among other awards for his solo work. Timberlake branched out a bit, and owns a record label called Tennman Records, the fashion label William Rast, and restaurant Southern Hospitality.

As far as romance goes, Timberlake famously split from Britney Spears (after their intense denim-on-denim matching red carpet looks in the early '00s) and eventually married actress Jessica Biel.