Today is the day that Carson Daly turns 40. We’ll let that sink in. 40! It seems like only yesterday he was just a goofy kid interviewing pretty much every famous person in existence on MTV’s Total Request Live.
Sure, he’s still on the airwaves, acting as the host of The Voice and Last Call. But it’s just not quite the same.
Although he left his TRL post in 2002, we’ll still always remember him as the dude who gave us access to our favorite famous faces back in a time when the internet wasn’t completely ubiquitous.
Carson racked up a pretty amazing roster of talented friends and guests, which included current day legends like Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Destiny’s Child, and also some more throwback-y names too (*cough* Mandy Moore *cough*).
To celebrate his milestone day, we’d like to take a look back at the days when Carson lorded over Times Square in his galaxy of stars, while teens with hand-drawn signs shrieked below.
Carson Daly interviews 'NSYNC before MTV's 'Total Request Live' photo shoot with photographer David LaChapelle on February 21, 2001.
Carson Daly and 'Destiny's Child' pose for a photo during Hip Hop Week on MTV's TRL on May 1, 2001.
Carson Daly, Mandy Moore, and Shane West during MTV's TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on January 17, 2002.
Carson Daly interviewing Ben Affleck on MTV 'Spankin New Music Week' in MTV Times Square Studios on November 13, 2000.
Carson Daly and Marilyn Manson at the MTV studios in New York during an episode of TRL during 'Spankin New Music Week' on November 15, 2000.
Carson Daly and 'Stone Temple Pilots' pose for a photo during TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on June 20, 2001.
Carson Daly and Shakira during MTV's Spankin' New Music Week on TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on November 9, 2001.
Carson Daly with Tom Cruise on MTV's TRL to promote his new movie 'Vanilla Sky' at the MTV studios in New York City on December 3, 2001.
Carson Daly with Madonna on MTV 'Total Request Live' at MTV's Time Square studios on March 1, 2000.
Carson Daly and Enrique Iglesias perform during MTV's Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico on March 16, 2000.
Carson Daly performs with two bikini contestants during MTV's Spring Break in Cancun, Mexico on March 16, 2000.
Carson Daly, Busta Rhymes, and Quddus on stage during MTV Spring Break 2002 at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on March 13, 2002.
Kylie Minogue and Carson Daly during MTV Spring Break 2002 on the beach at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on March 13, 2002.
Carson Daly and Jennifer Lopez on stage during MTV's TRL on Superbowl Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on January 28, 2001.
Ludacris and Carson Daly on stage during MTV Spring Break 2002 at the Grand Oasis Hotel in Cancun, Mexico on March 13, 2002.
Carson Daly and Wyclef Jean on stage during a special week of hip hop on TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on May 2, 2001.
Carson Daly and LL Cool J on stage during TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on April 13, 2001.
Carson Daly poses for a photo with Eminem on set of TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on May 10, 2000.
Carson Daly with Lil Kim, who promoted her album 'Notorious K.l.M.' at MTV's TRL studio in New York City on June 27, 2000.
Carson Daly with Steven Tyler of 'Aerosmith' during a press conference at the Tampa Convention Center to announce plans for the Superbowl Halftime show on January 15, 2001.
Carson Daly with Jewel on MTV for 'Spankin' New Music Week' on November 17, 1998.
Carson Daly and Billy Idol onstage at the MTV 20th Anniversary party in New York City on August 1, 2001.
Carson Daly with Freddie Prinze Jr. on MTV's TRL in the MTV Times Square Studios in New York City on August 20, 2001.
Carson Daly with POD (Payable on Death) on MTV's TRL in the MTV Times Square Studios in New York City on August 20, 2001.
Carson Daly and Lenny Kravitz during MTV's Spankin' New Music Week on TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on November 5, 2001.
Carson Daly and Gwyneth Paltrow during MTV's Spankin' New Music Week on TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on November 6, 2001.
Carson Daly and Jaime Pressly backstage during MTV's New Years Eve 2002 party at the MTV Studios in Times Square in New York City on December 31, 2001.
Carson Daly and Brandy during TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on January 16, 2002.
Michelle Branch gives Carson Daly a guitar lesson during MTV's TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on January 17, 2002.
Carson Daly with 'No Doubt' on the MTV Mardi Gras in New Orleans on February 6, 2002.
Carson Daly with Ozzy Osbourne on TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on March 19, 2002.
Carson Daly with Beyonce Knowles and Mike Myers on MTV TRL to promote the film 'Austin Powers in Goldmember' at the MTV Times Square Studios in New York City on July 26, 2002.
Jimmy Fallon jokes with and dresses identical to host Carson Daly on TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on August 14, 2002.
Carson Daly and Snoop Dogg during an appearance on TRL at the MTV Studios in New York City on August 19, 2002.
Carson Daly talks with T-Boz and Chili of TLC on MTV Spankin New Music Week of TRL at the MTV Times Square Studios in New York City, November 6, 2002.
Carson Daly and Christina Aguilera during 'Spankin' New Music Week' on TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on November 4, 2002.
Carson Daly toasts Erica Jago and Jared Thear after their wedding on MTV's TRL Valentine's Day Wedding at the MTV Times Square Studios February 14, 2003.
Carson Daly and Ali G appear on MTV's TRL at the MTV studios in New York City on February 27, 2003.
Andre 3000 and Big Boi of rap group Outkast present Carson Daly with an award during the 2nd Annual TRL Awards at MTV Times Square Studios April 13, 2004.
Carson Daly and 2004 NFL first round draft pick and new quarterback for the New York Giants, Eli Manning, attend the 130th Running of the Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2004.
Carson Daly, Gwen Stefani, and dancers appear on MTV TRL on November 12, 2004.
and the final TRL episode.
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