By Megan Riedlinger
5:33am PST, Nov 15, 2020
The People's Choice Awards is back and heading to your TV screens on Nov. 15, 2020. In honor of the award show voted on by the public, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of your favorite stars the first time they ever hit the PCAs. First up? A very young Chris Pratt, who attended the 29th Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles in January 2003 and threw up a peace sign on the red carpet while wearing a pinstriped suit. He was there alongside the rest of the cast of the then-popular WB show "Everwood." Keep reading for even more throwbacks of your favorite stars on their first People's Choice Awards red carpet…
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The favorite motion picture actor of 1990 — Tom Cruise — posed with his trophy in March 1990 after winning largely thanks to his popular 1989 flick "Born on the Fourth of July." We're digging that big hair… and that bow tie!
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These days, Mandy Moore is up for People's Choice Awards for her acting talents. Back at her first show, though, she was known for her pop music. Mandy's self-titled third album was released the same year she attended her first PCAs — 2001! The pop star arrived in a gray pantsuit with some sparkly embellishments.
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Back in 2006, Reese Witherspoon had two hit flicks out, so it's no wonder she won favorite leading actress during the 32nd Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles that January. Her films "Just Like Heaven" and "Walk the Line" helped her take home the trophy that year.
Ted Danson attended his first PCAs looking dapper in a tux and bow tie. He was on hand for the 23rd Annual People's Choice Awards with wife Mary Steenburgen in January 1997 while the couple were co-starring on a CBS show called "Ink."
Jennifer Lawrence's first People's Choice Awards was in 2012. That year, she not only presented but was nominated for favorite movie superhero for her work as Mystique in "X-Men: First Class." She opted for this electric blue Viktor & Rolf minidress with mesh cutouts.
Back in January 2003, Kaley Cuoco attended her first PCAs in a delicate white and gray printed dress with an asymmetrical hemline. Her show, "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," won favorite new TV comedy at the 29th Annual People's Choice Awards that night.
Wonder who took top honors for favorite talk show host back in 1988? It was none other than the iconic Oprah Winfrey, who was a PCA newbie at the 14th Annual People's Choice Awards in March 1988.
Ryan Reynolds' first time at the PCAs? That was back in January 2010, when he accepted the award for favorite comedy movie — "The Proposal" — alongside co-star Sandra Bullock. Keep reading to find out when Sandra made her People's Choice Awards debut…
Sandra Bullock, who's up for female movie star of 2018 this year, first attended the show during the 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards back in March 1996. That year, she won favorite motion picture actress for her film "While You Were Sleeping" while sporting this lacy little dress.
In January 2005, Kristen Bell made her first People's Choice Awards appearance in a hot pink halter dress. That previous year, her show "Veronica Mars" debuted, giving her a brand new legion of fans.
Back in January 2002, Jennifer Garner and then-husband Scott Foley both attended their first PCAs. They were on hand for the 28th Annual People's Choice Awards, where Jennifer's show "Alias" took home top honors.
Carrie Underwood's first PCAs were in 2009. The star sported this beautiful strapless, multicolored floral Naeem Khan gown for the occasion, where she not only performed but picked up two trophies — favorite female singer and favorite country song for "Last Name."
The youngest People's Choice Awards first-timer on the list? That honor goes to Drew Barrymore, who took home her first PCA prize way back in 1983 for her flick "E.T.," which won favorite motion picture at the award show's ninth annual ceremony. Drew is seen here with co-stars Henry Thomas and Robert MacNaughton.
Julia Roberts' first People's Choice Awards was back in 1998. That year, she took home favorite motion picture actress largely due to her work in "My Best Friend's Wedding" the year before.
Michael B. Jordan's first time at the People's Choice Awards was in 2014. That year, he attended and presented alongside his co-stars in "That Awkward Moment," Zac Efron and Miles Teller.
Way back in 2001, Jessica Alba made her People's Choice Awards debut. She attended the ceremony in this pretty, multicolored floral frock and took home an extra accessory that night — a trophy for her show "Dark Angel" after it won favorite new dramatic TV series.
Pierce Brosnan made his first appearance at the 10th Annual People's Choice Awards back in 1984 when he was starring on TV's "Remington Steele." He looked sharp in a bow tie alongside his first wife, the late Cassandra Harris.
A few months after "Modern Family" debuted in September 2009, Sofia Vergara was on hand for the 2010 People's Choice Awards — her first — in this slinky gray gown.
The perfect person for Ellen Pompeo to pose with at her first PCAs was obviously her co-star Patrick Dempsey. The "Grey's Anatomy" leads were on hand to accept the favorite TV drama prize at 2007's People's Choice Awards. Ellen might have been a newbie but Patrick's first time at the big show actually happened more than a decade prior…
Long before "Grey's Anatomy" hit the air, Patrick Dempsey attended his first People's Choice Awards in March 1991. He was there with Richard Grieco, Christian Slater and Costas Mandylor — his co-stars in the 1991 flick "Mobsters."
Selena Gomez stunned in this one-shouldered, ruffled pink Paule Ka minidress at her very first People's Choice Awards in January 2011. That year, she picked up a favorite breakout artist trophy for her music group, Selena Gomez & the Scene.
Kelly Ripa was on hand for her very first People's Choice Awards in 1993. She wore a sparkly yellow minidress when her soap opera, "All My Children," won favorite daytime serial that year.
Dwayne Johnson, then better known as The Rock, was on hand for his first PCA ceremony at the 29th Annual People's Choice Awards in January 2003. He presented favorite motion picture actress to Julia Roberts that year while wearing a sharp striped suit.
Jim Parsons' first time at the People's Choice Awards? January 2010 — the same year "The Big Bang Theory" took home favorite TV comedy.
Taylor Swift opted for a little tiny white strapless dress by Jenny Packham for her first time at the People's Choice Awards. She attended the 2010 ceremony where she took home the trophy for favorite female artist.
Mariska Hargitay arrived at the 19th Annual People's Choice Awards — her first — wearing a little black dress. At that point in her career, Mariska — who attended with actor Grant Show in March 1993 — had just wrapped the short-lived CBS show "Tequila and Bonetti." Six years later, she'd land her iconic role on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
Ellen DeGeneres attended her first People's Choice Awards in 1995 in a slick suit. She was on hand for the 21st Annual ceremony that March, which is when her sitcom, "Ellen," won favorite new TV comedy. Ellen also took home the prize for favorite female performer in a new TV series.
Ellie Kemper attended her first People's Choice Awards in January 2012 wearing a simple black dress. The star was then making a name for herself on the hit show "The Office."
When it came time for Melissa McCarthy's first People's Choice Awards, she had buddy and co-star Sandra Bullock at her side! The two won the favorite comedic movie award for their flick "The Heat" during the 40th Annual People's Choice Awards in January 2014.
Katy Perry fared pretty well at her first PCAs! The pop star attended the 2011 People's Choice Awards and took home trophies for favorite female artist and favorite online sensation while wearing an on-brand pink, purple and blue tulle confection.
"Grey's Anatomy" hunk Justin Chambers brought wife Keisha Chambers to his very first People's Choice Awards in 2007. His ABC show won favorite TV drama that year.
