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17th Annual ESPY Awards

17th Annual ESPY Awards
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
A Strong Pair

Zindzi Mandela and Zondwa Mandela arrive at the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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02
Award for You

Tennis players Venus Williams and Serena Williams present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

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Get the Party Started

Musician Wyclef Jean rocks the house during the show.

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Red-Carpet Stunner

Serena Williams kills it upon her arrival to the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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Fashion Champ

Tennis champ Venus Williams gives the camera her best shot on the ESPY Awards red carpet.

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06
Lady in Red

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presents an award at the 2009 ESPYs.

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What a Celebration

Host Samuel L. Jackson and Stevie Wonder wow the crowd at the ESPY Awards.

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08
Glam Power

Actress Rashida Jones looks gorgeous on the red carpet.

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09
Fashion and Sports

NBA player Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa make a fashionable pair backstage at the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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10
Here I Am

Denver Nuggets hoops star Carmelo Anthony is so fresh and so clean at the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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Family Love

NFL player Santonio Holmes is joined on stage by his children as he accepts his award.

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Job Well Done

NBA star Kobe Bryant accepts the Best Team award on behalf of the Los Angeles Lakers from musician Stevie Wonder during the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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13
Listen Up

President Barack Obama delivers a taped speech regarding the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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14
Happy Times

ESPN correspondent Stuart Scott speaks onstage during the 2009 ESPY Awards.

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15
Stylish Duo

NFL player Terrell Owens and actress Rashida Jones present an award during the 2009 ESPY Awards held at Nokia Theatre on July 15 in Los Angeles. Catch all the action when the show airs Sunday, July 19, at 9 P.M. EST.

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