Nick Lachey and Jessica - Nick and Jess were TV gold. Sadly, their relationship couldn't stand the test of time.

Ah, the 2000s. Dudes wore visors upside down and backwards. Girls in low-rise pants caught the attention of these guys, often sparking their curiosity with a glimpse of whale-tail. This era also brought us some of the most bizarre celebrity couples, which now, 20 years later, seem like a surreal mix of TMZ and Perez Hilton headlines.

The difficulty in remembering these couples is surprising, considering that celebrity magazines, culture, and paparazzi reached their peak during the 2000s. Unlike today, where social media allows fans to hear directly from celebrities, back then, we had to rely on supermarket tabloids and E! Network for our celebrity gossip.

You might have forgotten that these celebrities were ever couples, but I’m here to remind you that indeed, they were. It leads us to wonder what might have been for these couples if fate hadn’t stepped in.

 

  • Carson Daily and Tara Reid

    Back when he was still famous for hosting A MUSIC SHOW ON MTV of all things and she was famous for being in raunchy flicks like American Pie and The Big Lebowski. At least one of them has gone on to better things.

    Carson Daly and Tara Reid during 2000 MTV Movie Awards at Sony...

    Carson Daly and Tara Reid during 2000 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Studios in Culver City, California, United States. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • Ryan Gosling & Sandra Bullock

    Back when he was fresh off of The Mickey Mouse Club and she was had to drive a bus really fast or it would explode (Speed) these two were a couple. Fortunately no one made any comments about their 16 year age difference…

    Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling during After Party for "Murder By...

    Sandra Bullock, Ryan Gosling during After Party for "Murder By Numbers" Premiere at Michael's in New York, New York, United States. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • Ryan Reynolds & Alanis Morisette

    Only Ryan Reynolds would take the risk of having his name written into the world’s angstiest breakup song. Now fortunately the couple ended amicably…but I would love to hear a version of “You Oughta Know” that refrences Deadpool. They are both Canadian though so maybe that led to such a pleasant break up?

    Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds during 2003 MTV Movie Awards -...

    Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds during 2003 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, United States. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • Jennifer Aniston & John Mayer

    Ok this one we might actually remember. If you can’t remember it, it’s probably because trying to remember all of John Mayer’s celebrity girlfriends would be like trying to memorize the phonebook.

    February 22, 2009 West Hollywood, Ca.; Jennifer Aniston and John...

    February 22, 2009 West Hollywood, Ca.; Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer; Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2009; Held at the Sunset Tower Hotel Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

  • Justin Timberlake & Cameron Diaz

    I remember my wife telling me when these two broke up and I was watching an episode of The Office. So like the most mid-2000s thing ever.

    Actress Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake visit YoungHollywood.com...

    Actress Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake visit YoungHollywood.com to promote "Bad Teacher" at the Young Hollywood Studio on June 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

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