Celebrities in Uggs: The Ultimate It-Girl Rite of Passage

By Danielle Prescod
Updated Jan 01, 2018 @ 3:00 pm
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Not too long ago, Kendall and Kylie Jenner passed another major milestone. No, it wasn’t 50 million Instagram followers or another coveted spot on a lingerie catwalk; rather, the sisters went shopping for Uggs. While this might seem like an unremarkable occurrence in their lives, it is actually pretty major when you consider the sartorial history of the Ugg boot amongst Hollywood’s elite. Starting in the early 2000s, the shoe became a status symbol of youth, beauty, and the power to wear something, well, ugly on your feet.

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In recent years, the Ugg has become somewhat of a fashion taboo (although, I still rock mine while walking my dog) but if you think about it, just about every It-girl of the past 10 years has been spotted with that iconic boot on her feet. Here’s a look back at all of the Ugg ladies of yesteryear, and considering that fans of the Jenner girls were just infants at the height of the craze, we’re predicting an Ugg resurrection.

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Renée Zellweger

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Bridget Jones herself stepped out in L.A. wearing a pair of Bailey button-closure Uggs ($170; macys.com), ripped jeans, and the requisite reflective shades. 

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Diana Ross

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The iconic singer looked supremely comfortable last Friday when she made a Los Angeles grocery run in a set of chestnut Uggs ($160; macys.com). Ain't no mountain high enough to keep Ross from her cozy footwear!

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Sarah Paulson

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Paulson was spotted in her mini, sand-hued Uggs ($140; nordstrom.com) at LAX, pairing the airport-staple shoes with black joggers and a long brown coat over a white hoodie. She finished off the look with green-rimmed Wayfarer-style sunnies. 

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Drew Barrymore

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Barrymore hit the airport in style, looking cozy-chic in a tangerine maxi-dress and set of classic chestnut Uggs ($200; ugg.com)

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Amanda Seyfried

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Seyfried took Finn for a fashion-forward stroll in a set of black button-up Ugg boots (shop a similar pair here: $170; macys.com).

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Kendall Jenner

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The model shopped her way through N.Y.C. wearing a metallic green bomber and a pair of chestnut Uggs ($200; nordstrom.com). 

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Lea Michele

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Michele knows the key to warmth: a pair of Bailey Button Ugg boots ($170; macys.com).

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Heidi Klum

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The famous blonde showed off her sartorial skill in limited-edition studded Jimmy Choo Ugg boots.

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Rihanna 

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Clearly a lover of comfort, Rihanna combated the winter chill in adorable Ugg minis ($140; www.nordstrom.com). 

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Sarah Jessica Parker

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SJP slayed the cold weather street-style game in this pair of sand-colored Uggs ($160; nordstrom.com).

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Jessica Simpson 

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Jessica Simpson paired her beloved Uggs (shop a similar pair here: $180; zappos.com) with a graphic tee and army jacket.

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Lindsay Lohan 

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Lindsay Lohan was an Ugg queen back in the day. Look how happy she was to be pictured with the cozy boots (shop a similar pair: $200; nordstrom.com).

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Jessica Alba 

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Jessica Alba braced herself against the N.Y.C. cold with a coat and Uggs (shop a similar pair here: $220; neimanmarcus.com). 

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Beyoncé

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Beyoncé dressed up her pleated mini with Ugg boots ($200; nordstrom.com). 

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Natalie Portman 

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Natalie Portman was walking on air in her knit Ugg boots (shop a similar style here: $90; nordstromrack.com). 

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Paris and Nicky Hilton 

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Stylish sister pair Nicky and Paris Hilton set just about every trend in the early 2000s. Shop Nicky's go-to Uggs here. 

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Sarah Hyland 

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Sarah Hyland proved that Uggs (shop a similar pair here: $85; nordstromrack.com) are the official dog-walking boot of our generation . 

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Kim Kardashian West

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The reality star used to love her classic Ugg boots ($200; nordstrom.com).

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Blake Lively 

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Both Blake Lively and her Gossip Girl counterpart Serena van der Woodsen loved the Ugg (shop a similar pair here: $200; zappos.com).

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Selena Gomez

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Selena Gomez wore her slouchy Ugg boots fresh off the plane ($200; nordstrom.com). 

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Alessandra Ambrosio

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The Brazilian model rocked her Uggs (shop a similar pair here: $160; nordstrom.com) on a super familiar route: to and from the gym. 

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Gisele Bündchen

The supermodel wore her Uggs ($200; nordstrom.com) with an all gray, cold-weather ensemble. 

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Vanessa Hudgens 

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Boho babe Vanessa Hudgens made a case for comfort in this oversized sweater and button-close Uggs (shop a similar pair here: $220; nordstrom.com). 

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Sienna Miller 

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The style icon wore her Uggs ($160; nordstrom.com) in the London rain. 

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