This Is What the Summer of 2006 Looked Like in Hollywood

The Summer of 2006 may not seem like it was a long time ago, but times have definitely changed, especially when it comes to Hollywood and celebrities. While we were all still using flip phones and wearing oversize belts 10 years ago, many celebrities weren't even on our radar yet. Keeping Up With the Kardashians wasn't even a thing, Taylor Swift was still trying to break onto the country music scene, and Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt's divorce was still a fresh wound. Keep reading to see all of the iconic things that went down during the Summer of 2006, then check out the hottest songs that you blasted on the radio.

The Hills Was in Its First Season, and Lauren and Heidi Were BFFs
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The Hills Was in Its First Season, and Lauren and Heidi Were BFFs

Viewers saw Lauren drive her black Mercedes convertible away from Laguna Beach in May 2006 to tackle the glamorous streets of Hollywood with her roommate and best friend, Heidi Montag.

The World Was Not Yet Familiar With a Little-Known Country Star Named Taylor Swift
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The World Was Not Yet Familiar With a Little-Known Country Star Named Taylor Swift

Before writing some of the most iconic breakup anthems ever, Taylor was just a girl trying to make it on the country music scene. Her self-titled debut album wasn't released until October 2006, so she spent the Summer before hitting a few low-key red carpets and showing off her curly blond locks.

Angelina Jolie Had Just Given Birth to Shiloh Jolie-Pitt . . .
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Angelina Jolie Had Just Given Birth to Shiloh Jolie-Pitt . . .

While Angelina was already mom to her two adopted children, Maddox and Zahara, she welcomed her first biological child, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, with then-boyfriend Brad in May.

. . . and Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn Were a Couple
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. . . and Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn Were a Couple

After her dramatic breakup with Brad Pitt the previous year, Jen spent the Summer dating Vince Vaughn, her costar in The Break-Up, before they parted ways in December 2006.

Paris Hilton Released Her Self-Titled Debut Album . . .
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Paris Hilton Released Her Self-Titled Debut Album . . .

Paris released her album in August 2006, gracing the world with her hit (yes, hit) song, "Stars Are Blind."

. . . And Was BFFs With a Little-Known Stylist Named Kim Kardashian
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. . . And Was BFFs With a Little-Known Stylist Named Kim Kardashian

Before the Kardashian family built their multimillion dollar empire, they were just a family with a few loose ties to the Hollywood scene. In the Summer of 2006, Kim was still working as a celebrity stylist and hitting red carpets with then-BFF Paris.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Topped the Summer Box Office
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Topped the Summer Box Office

The second installment in the popular franchise hit theaters in July and dominated the box office all season long.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Were Still Together
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Were Still Together

The couple tied the knot in 2004 and was still basking in their newlywed glow in the Summer of 2006. They stepped out at that year's MTV VMAs looking all sorts of cozy, which was also almost two whole years before they welcomed their twins, Max and Emme.

Vanessa Lachey Was an MTV VJ
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Vanessa Lachey Was an MTV VJ

Before marrying and having two adorable kids with Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo was working as a VJ on MTV, hosting Total Request Live from 2003 until 2007.

Britney Spears Was Expecting Her Second Child With Then-Husband Kevin Federline
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Britney Spears Was Expecting Her Second Child With Then-Husband Kevin Federline

Britney was already mom to son Sean, and after posing nude on the June/July cover of Harper's Bazaar, she welcomed son Jayden with Kevin Federline in September.

Lance Bass Came Out as Gay
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Lance Bass Came Out as Gay

The former *NSYNC member confirmed his sexuality when he came out on a July 2006 cover of People. "I knew that I was in this popular band and I had four other guys' careers in my hand, and I knew that if I ever acted on it or even said (that I was gay), it would overpower everything," he said at the time. "The thing is, I’m not ashamed — that’s the one thing I want to say."

Hilary Duff and Joel Madden Were a Couple
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Hilary Duff and Joel Madden Were a Couple

Hilary was already two years into her romance with the Good Charlotte rocker in the Summer of 2006. Things wouldn't last too much longer, though, as the couple split that November.

Christina Aguilera Was in Her "Back to Basics" Phase
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Christina Aguilera Was in Her "Back to Basics" Phase

Christina, who was still a newlywed after marrying marketing executive Jordan Bratman the previous year, released her vintage-inspired album, Back to Basics, in August. In addition to songs like "Candyman," most of her fashion inspiration came from iconic looks in the 1920s and '30s.

Rihanna Was Still Fresh on the Music Scene
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Rihanna Was Still Fresh on the Music Scene

Rihanna's debut hit song, "Pon de Replay," was just a year old in the Summer of 2006.

Danity Kane Was Still Together
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Danity Kane Was Still Together

The product of Making the Band released their self-titled debut album in August, which included their iconic single, "Show Stopper."

Shakira and Wyclef Jean's Song, "Hips Don't Lie," Topped the Charts
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Shakira and Wyclef Jean's Song, "Hips Don't Lie," Topped the Charts

Despite being released in February, "Hips Don't Lie" was definitely the song of the Summer, reaching its peak on the charts in June. The sexy music video went on to win for best choreography at that year's MTV VMAs.

Hannah Montana Was in Its First Season, and Miley Cyrus Looked Like This
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Hannah Montana Was in Its First Season, and Miley Cyrus Looked Like This

After the show's premiere in March 2006, Miley was just beginning to gain fame and innocently navigate her way through Hollywood. Oh, how times have changed . . .