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Justin Timberlake Ain't No Drag at the ESPY Awards

by celebuzz on Jul. 17, 2008 11:11 AM / Leave a Comment
Justin Timberlake Ain't No Drag at the ESPY Awards
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Hey, look; it's Justin Timberlake dressed as Daisy Duke!

What does that have to do with athletic skills? Not much. But for the 16th Annual ESPY Awards—where sports and show biz collide—it makes perfect sense.

J.T. was joined by celeb presenters such as Kiefer Sutherland, Fergie, Samuel L. Jackson and Kate Walsh.

Oh, and there was some posh-looking knobby-kneed chick there too.

Held at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles, the Timberlake-hosted event honored excellence in sports performance over the past year (hence the full name of the award, Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly).

The honorees included $115 million golf god Tiger Woods, who took home his fifth Best Male Athlete award, along with Best Golfer and Best Championship Performance (for winning the U.S. Open) trophies.

Other statue-snagging jocks included Roger Federer (for Best Male Tennis Player), Floyd Mayweather Jr. (for Best Fighter) and Maria Sharapova (for Best Female Tennis Player).

Unfortunately, Shaquille O'Neal failed to take home the Best Rapping Athlete ESPY, mostly because it doesn't exist.

Quotables /
“Hayden Panettiere absolutely owned the moment at ESPY’s Giant Event in LA The celebs were out in force, but Hayden garnered our attention. Hayden knows how to do it up classy, that’s for sure.

Hayden looked great, showed a little bit of the goods, and kept us guessing about everything else.”
“I'm not quite sure what's happening to Victoria Beckham of late but the fashionista has been loosening her famous pout in favor of a more relaxed face.

She's not succeeding in a full on smile but I'm sure we'd all take Posh's semi effort at enjoyment any day.”
Splash News Online
“Adriana Lima made her first post-engagement red carpet appearance with Marko Jaric at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

The 27-year-old model showed off her engagement ring as she walked down the red carpet alongside her husband.

Adriana presented with actor Jon Hamm, the award for best moment onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards. She then posed for a few more pictures backstage.”
Just Jared
“Adriana Lima provided some hotness at the ESPY Awards. Now Adriana might be engaged and off the market but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep objectifying her. In fact, the new rule here at Hollywood Tuna is that any young hottie that decides to mess up their lives by getting married will be treated like dirty pieces of meat. Even more than before. That ought to make them think twice before saying I do.”
“Kate Walsh (in Jenny Packman) was precious in a purple at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

The 40-year-old Private Practice star finished off her look with strappy jeweled Calvin Klein heels and jewels by Neil Lane.

Kate joined NFL athlete Terrell Owens onstage to present the award for Best Game. The 2008 ESPYs will air this Sunday, July 20 @ 9PM ET/PT on ESPN.”
Just Jared
“Host Justin Timberlake did his best Jessica Simpson impersonation as he stood in front of a cutout of the aspiring country singer onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards.

Looks like the 27-year-old Sexyback singer had a lot of fun hosting with all the singing and dancing. Looks hilarious!!! Can’t wait to see it on TV.

Justin also did his little bit with Boston Celtics player puppets, a cutout of golf superstar Tiger Woods, a cut out Tennessee basketball star Candace Parker and a cutout of Mr. Jessica Simpson, aka Tony Romo.”
Just Jared
“Sophia Bush cut a striking figure in a sexy one-shoulder gown at the 2008 ESPY Awards.

A for Sophia’s hairstylist!

The One Tree Hill actress, who turned 26 earlier this month, presented the award for Best Breakthrough Athlete alongside High School Musical star Zac Efron and Heroes actress Kristen Bell. Up for the award were: Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings), Stephen Curry (Davidson Basketball), Kyle Busch (Nascar) and Ana Ivanovic (Tennis).”
Just Jared
“Soccer star David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham (in Roland Mouret) kept their elbows locked at the 2008 ESPY Awards.”
Just Jared
“Insert the usual blah blah about Kate Walsh here: She was great on Grey's, but turned into a weird Ally McBeal clone on Private Practice to our great dismay, we all miss the redder hair but this ain't bad, boy is she in good shape YADDA YADDA YADDA.”
Go Fug Yourself
“Zac Efron kept his arm wrapped around younger brother, Dylan, at the 2008 ESPY Awards.

Looks like Zac wanted to go for the manly look and didn’t shave. Let’s hope he showered!”
Just Jared
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