So, which stars shined in the spotlight before Schumer and Henson?

The single gave Carey the honor of the No.

1 spot on Billboard’s year-end Hot 100, and helpedThe Emancipation of Mimigo multiplatinum.

2005’s Biggest Stars

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Kelly Clarkson

TheAmerican Idolalum came into her own with 2004’sBreakawayand its subsequent 2005 singles.

Kanye West

Mr. West was in the building in a big way in 2005.

The rapper droppedLate Registration, nabbed a hit with “Gold Digger,” and earned his first Grammys.

Gwen Stefani

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50 Cent

50 Cent became inescapable with 2005’sThe Massacre.

The album provided listeners with the classics that are “Candy Shop” and “Disco Inferno.”

She also picked up an Oscar nomination ofCloser.

Mariah Carey

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Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson

The bromance between Vaughn and Wilson was strong in 2005.

The two teamed up forWedding Crashers, forever preaching the importance of Rule No.

The powerful alliance made Harry another $896.91 million at the international box office.

Kelly Clarkson

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

The now-married couple famously starred together in 2005’sMr.

The on-screen relationship only went further, and the movie made hundreds of millions.

The two became an instant classic and ABC royalty.

Kanye West

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50 Cent

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Ciara

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Natalie Portman

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Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

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Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo

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The Cast of How I Met Your Mother

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Felicity Huffman

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Hilary Swank

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Tyra Banks

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