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17 Actors From Our Favorite 2000s Films That Played A Huge Part In Our Childhood And Teenage Lives

by Sophia

Many years may come and go but nothing will ever truly beat the vibes and pop culture moments that the 2000s decade has brought upon us. It was definitely one of the finest times of this century—everything was all glitz and glamour; blue eyeshadows, low-rise pants, animal print on everything, layers of clothing (courtesy of Ashley Tisdale's red carpet looks), and basically, everyone was just trying to have a good time.

A huge part of why the 2000s have been such a monumental decade was because of the films and shows brought upon by Hollywood and the entertainment industry in general. It's not a surprise that even years later, people are still fawning over the movies, music videos, and TV shows made in this particular era, because that's just how iconic they are!

Films like Mean Girl, Legally Blonde, 13 Going on 30, and Bring It On (yes, basically every movie featured in Ariana Grande's thank u, next music video) are still making waves today because they left such a significant impact, not only in the pop culture industry but for the younger ones who had the blessing to watch these films when they first came out. These timeless, never-gets-old, feel-good movies are one of the things that truly cemented the 2000s decade to be as iconic as it is.

The likes of Anne Hathaway and Emma Roberts are still presently active in projects in the entertainment industry, but can you still recall all the other actors that starred in your favorite 2000s films? Take a trip down the memory lane by scrolling through some of the other actors that played such a pivotal role in our lives from 2000 up!

1. Anne Hathaway

What iconic 2000s movies she was in: The Princess Diaries, The Princess Diaries 2, Ella Enchanted, Bride Wars, and The Devil Wears Prada.

1. Anne HathawayWALT DISNEY PICTURES

2. Piper Perabo

What iconic 2000s movies she was in: Cheaper by the Dozen, Because I Said So, Slap Her, She's French, and Coyote Ugly.

2. Piper Perabo20th Century Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection

3. Stephen Colletti

What iconic 2000s movies he was in:  One Tree Hill and Laguna Beach.

3. Stephen CollettiThe CW

4. Sophia Bush

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  One Tree Hill, John Tucker Must Die, and Chalet Girl.

4. Sophia BushPeter Kramer / Getty Images

5. Emma Roberts

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  Aquamarine, Nancy Drew, Unfabulous, and Wild Child.

5. Emma RobertsUniversal Pictures

6. Amanda Bynes

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  What a Girl Wants, What I Like About You, Hairspray, The Amanda Show, Big Fat Liar, Easy A, Sydney White, and She's The Man.

6. Amanda BynesIMDb

7. Sara Paxton

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  Aquamarine, Sydney White, Sleepover, and Darcy's Wild Life.

7. Sara PaxtonIMDb

8. Zac Efron

What iconic 2000s movies he was in: High School Musical, Hairspray, Summerland, and 17 Again

8. Zac EfronAP Photo/Chris Pizzello

9. Reese Witherspoon

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Sweet Home Alabama.

9. Reese Witherspoon@Reesewitherspoon

10. Julia Stiles

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  10 Things I Hate About You, O, Save the Last Dance, and The Prince and Me.

10. Julia StilesBuena Vista Pictures

11. Mandy Moore

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  How to Deal, The Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember, Chasing Liberty, Because I Said So, and Saved.

11. Mandy MooreTeen Machine

12. Hilary Duff

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  Lizzie McGuire — show and movie — Cheaper by the Dozen, Cadet Kelly, Raise Your Voice, The Perfect Man, Material Girls, A Cinderella Story, and the threesome episode of Gossip Girl.

12. Hilary Duff?Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection

13. Gabrielle Union

What iconic 2000s movies she was in: She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, Love & Basketball, and Bring It On.

13. Gabrielle UnionUniversal Pictures

14. Penn Badgley

What iconic 2000s movies he was in:  Gossip Girl, John Tucker Must Die, and Easy A.

14. Penn BadgleyScreen Gems

15. Chad Michael Murray

What iconic 2000s movies he was in: One Tree Hill, A Cinderella Story, Freaky Friday, Dawson's Creek, and Gilmore Girls.

15. Chad Michael Murray

16. Oliver James

What iconic 2000s movies he was in:  What a Girl Wants and Raise Your Voice.

16. Oliver JamesWarner Bros.

17. And of course, Lindsay Lohan

What iconic 2000s movies she was in:  Life-Size, Get a Clue, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Freaky Friday, Just My Luck, and Mean Girls.

17. And of course, Lindsay LohanFACEBOOK/MEAN GIRLS

It's safe to say that these actors/actresses definitely had a hugely pivotal role in our growing-up stages back then, and they still leave a monumental impact on the young people that still find it in their hearts to watch their movies even now!

Which one was your favorite back then? Comment down your thoughts, or share this article for all your family and friends to see!

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