“Fight Club” Premiered 25 Years Ago — These Red Carpet Photos of Brad Pitt and Edward Norton Will Take You Back to 1999

Hollywood's biggest stars showed up to the film's red carpet premiere not knowing what was about to hit them

The first rule of the Fight Club premiere is: We definitely need to talk about the Fight Club premiere.

David Fincher's 1999 big screen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel opened in U.S. theaters 25 years ago today, wowing audiences with its distinctive style and no-holds-barred — if frequently misunderstood — examination of modern masculinity. The film starred Brad Pitt in the iconic role of Tyler Durden, who, alongside Edward Norton's character, starts an underground fight club for frustrated men looking to vent their pent-up aggression.

Over the past two and a half decades, the film has become a cult classic. But in October 1999, Hollywood's biggest stars showed up to Fight Club's red carpet premiere not knowing what was about to hit them

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston accompanied then-fiancé Brad Pitt — in a very Tyler Durden pink shirt — to Fight Club's Oct. 6, 1999, premiere in Los Angeles.

Edward Norton

Pitt's costar Edward Norton, meanwhile, went for an effortlessly chic look.

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter stole every scene she was in as the wildly over-the-top Marla in Fight Club.

Meat Loaf and Family

Meat Loaf, who had a supporting role as fight club member "Bob" in the film, brought his then-wife Leslie Aday and daughters Pearl and Amanda to the premiere.

Selma Blair

Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair hit the red carpet in a floral look.

Matt LeBlanc and Melissa McKnight

Several of Jennifer Aniston's Friends costars showed up for Brad's big night, including Matt LeBlanc with then-girlfriend Melissa McKnight.

Courteney Cox

A denim-clad Courteney Cox was also in attendance.

Matthew Perry and Rene Ashton

As was Matthew Perry, with actress Rene Ashton.

Giovanni Ribisi

Even frequent Friends guest star Giovanni Ribisi made an appearance!

Ben Foster

Ben Foster looked like he may have raided Tyler Durden's wardrobe for his red carpet look.

Chris Isaak

"Wicked Game" singer Chris Isaak showed up in an eye-popping orange leather jacket.

Lori Petty

Lori Petty upstaged pretty much everyone with her glittering pink dress and striking black pixie cut.

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor

Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, meanwhile, make a more subdued — though perennially stylish — appearance in basic black.

Rosie Perez

Rosie Perez's undeniable charisma was on display as she flashed a big smile for the cameras.

Babyface

Singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds was one of many A-listers to arrive in black leather.

Kevin Bacon

Six degrees of Kevin Bacon? More like six degrees of leather jackets.

Eric McCormack and Janet Holden

It seems like Will & Grace's Eric McCormack and wife Janet Holden got a two-for-one deal on their leather jackets.

Jason Biggs

More leather from American Pie star Jason Biggs.

Tara Reid

Biggs' American Pie costar Tara Reid put her own spin on the night's ubiquitous leather.

Amy Jo Johnson

Ah, 1999. A time when Pink Power Ranger Amy Jo Johnson could be found on a Hollywood red carpet — also in black leather!

Spike Jonze and Sofia Coppola

Directors Spike Jonze and Sofia Coppola showed up hand-in-hand.

Portia de Rossi

Ally McBeal's Portia de Rossi added a little color to the event in her bold menswear-inspired look.

Madeleine Stowe

Madeleine Stowe was a vision in pale green.

Elizabeth Perkins

Another red carpet stunner: Elizabeth Perkins.

Bridget Fonda

Bridget Fonda posed with a big ear-to-ear grin.

James Marsden

After starring in 1998's Disturbing Behavior, James Marsden was probably prepared for what he was about to see in Fight Club.

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