Flashback to the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards
We have no doubt these photos will spice up your life
By Mary Sollosi August 24, 2017 at 11:15 AM EDT
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This Is What the 1997 VMAs Looked Like
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Just a few hours left until the 34th annual MTV Video Music Awards! As we count down to the Katy Perry-hosted show, let's throw it back a couple decades to the 1997 VMAs, where Madonna honored Princess Diana, Jamiroquai won Video of the Year, and the Spice Girls, pictured, took the stage and a Moonman. It was truly a night to remember, and not only because Ginger Spice swapped out her usual Union Jack for the stars and stripes. Turn back the clock 20 years and check out more photos from the awards show, ahead!
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Winners and presenters No Doubt
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Performer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
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Nominees and presenters Blackstreet
MTV Video Music Awards 1997
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Winners and performers Jamiroquai
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Presenter Elton John
Elton John At MTV Awards 1997
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Winner Will Smith and Jada Pinkett
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Video Vanguard Award recipient LL Cool J
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Speaker and presenter Madonna
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Performer and nominee Marilyn Manson
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Winner Fiona Apple
Fiona Apple
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Presenter Mariah Carey
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Performer Da Brat
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Winner and performer Beck
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Performers the Mighty Mighty Bosstones
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Presenter Busta Rhymes
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Nominee Meredith Brooks
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Presenter Naomi Campbell
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Presenters Lisa Marie Presley and David Arquette
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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Presenter Chris Tucker
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Presenters Redman, Method Man, and the Wu-Tang Clan
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Lenny Kravitz and Zoë Kravitz
1997 MTV Video Music Awards
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