Lady Marmalade: Rare On‑Set B.T.S. With Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim & Mýa Resurfaces

Rare ET footage from the 2001 “Lady Marmalade” video set has resurfaced just as the hit turns 25. Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Missy Elliott shine in newly uncovered behind‑the‑scenes moments.

Past Blast Music

March 8, 2026

byAnthony De La Cruz

A rare glam moment from the 2001 Lady Marmalade era, capturing the cast in full Moulin Rouge–inspired costumes. Courtesy of ET.

Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Missy Elliott revisit the iconic 2001 “Lady Marmalade” music video set in newly resurfaced behind‑the‑scenes footage.

A full 25 years after it first detonated across pop culture, the Lady Marmalade universe is buzzing again. Newly resurfaced Past Blast Music footage is transporting fans straight back to the legendary 2001 video set, where Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, Mýa, and Missy Elliott crafted one of the most explosive collaborations of the era. Originally shared via ET, the clip drops viewers into the corsets, feathers, diamonds, and Moulin Rouge‑themed glam that defined the moment.

Two performers sing onstage during a 2001 live “Lady Marmalade” performance, wearing colorful early‑2000s costumes. — Christina Aguilera & P!nk bring the “Lady Marmalade” energy to the stage in 2001 during a rare live appearance. *Courtesy of ET.*

The behind‑the‑scenes material captures the powerhouse quartet laughing between takes, rehearsing choreography, and stepping into their theatrical looks with the kind of chemistry that made the final cut a cultural reset. A Patti LaBelle classic reimagined into a bold, burlesque‑infused anthem, the track became the lead single for Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! soundtrack and instantly reshaped the pop landscape.

Group interview with early‑2000s performers speaking to ET during the 2001 “Lady Marmalade” behind‑the‑scenes coverage.

Singer P!nk with bright pink hair speaks to ET backstage during the 2001 “Lady Marmalade” video shoot.

And for us? This anniversary hits even deeper. We were in attendance for two of the only three full‑cast live performances ever staged — first at KIIS‑FM’s Wango Tango, and later at the MTV Movie Awards. Both were electric, both unforgettable, and both cemented the song’s place in our own music‑history DNA.

Behind‑the‑scenes moment with Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, and Mýa speaking with ET during the 2001 Lady Marmalade video shoot. — Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil’ Kim, and Mýa appear together in rare ET‑captured behind‑the‑scenes footage from the 2001 *Lady Marmalade* video set. *Courtesy of ET.*

A quarter‑century later, the impact hasn’t faded. The song dominated charts, fueled a fashion moment, and ultimately earned the GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Collaboration, securing its place as one of the most iconic team‑ups ever recorded. The resurfaced footage only reinforces what fans already know: Lady Marmalade wasn’t just a hit — it was a moment, a movement, and a masterclass in star‑powered synergy that still hits just as hard today.