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Rarely Posted images of Aaliyah (photographed by Jeffrey Mayer | @jeffreymayer) performs at The Forum in Inglewood, California in 1997.

October 2, 2000

Principal photography, which is the phase that involves actively shooting the scenes in the script, begins for Aaliyah’s 2nd and final film; Queen Of The Damned.

Filming started October 2, 2000 and wrapped up February 27, 2001 in a former biscuit factory, converted into a studio in the Melbourne suburb of St. Albans.

#OnThisDay October 2, 2022

L'ORÉAL Paris took over École militaire for LE DÉFILÉ and went live on Instagram and Tik Tok.

French Singer @dadju , who had songs like “Jaloux”, “Bella Ciao”, and “GoodBye ft Chris Brown”, paid homage to Aaliyah sporting an all green custom Aaliyah outfit. The choice image on his clothes are of Aaliyah at the 2nd Anniversary ‘Vibe Music Seminar’ party on August 25th 1995.

#OnThisDay October 2, 2000

Principal photography, which is the phase that involves actively shooting the scenes in the script, begins for Aaliyah’s 2nd and final film; Queen Of The Damned.

Filming started October 2, 2000 and wrapped up February 27, 2001 in a former biscuit factory, converted into a studio in the Melbourne suburb of St. Albans.

Location filming took place around the city of Melbourne, although some filming was done in Los Angeles.

#OnThisDay October 2, 2000

Principal photography, which is the phase that involves actively shooting the scenes in the script, begins for Aaliyah’s 2nd and final film; Queen Of The Damned.

Filming started October 2, 2000 and wrapped up February 27, 2001 in a former biscuit factory, converted into a studio in the Melbourne suburb of St. Albans.

Australian, Michael Rymer, was confirmed to direct the film. Rymer suggested the film be shot in his home city of Melbourne, which would save considerably on production costs. The first actor cast was R&B singer Aaliyah as Queen Akasha, the eponymous Queen of the Damned. The search for an actor to play Lestat took much longer—the idea of Tom Cruise reprising the role was considered but dismissed—although front runners included Wes Bentley, Josh Hartnett and Heath Ledger. Irish actor Stuart Townsend assumed the role in 2000.

Location filming took place around the city of Melbourne, although some filming was done in Los Angeles.

September 7th, 2000 - MTV VMA's

This is one of very few images of Aaliyah with boyfriend Damon Dash at this very event. Unbeknownst to everyone, this would also be the last MTV VMA's she would attend, with the next years VMA's having a memorial tribute for her (in 2001) after her untimely passing.

Music Video “Try Again” wins “Best Female Video” AND “Best video from a Film” at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards {September 7, 2000}

Best Acceptance Speech: Aaliyah, who brought her brother up to the stage to help her bring home her Best Female Video Award. Speaking with charm and grace, she closed her speech by dedicating her award to her grandfather and the memory of her grandmother. - Highlights of MTV VMA 2000 (ABC News)

September 7th, 2000 - MTV VMA's

This is one of very few images of Aaliyah with boyfriend Damon Dash at this very event. Unbeknownst to everyone, this would also be the last MTV VMA's she would attend, with the next years VMA's having a memorial tribute for her (in 2001) after her untimely passing.

Music Video “Try Again” wins “Best Female Video” AND “Best video from a Film” at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards {September 7, 2000}

Best Acceptance Speech: Aaliyah, who brought her brother up to the stage to help her bring home her Best Female Video Award. Speaking with charm and grace, she closed her speech by dedicating her award to her grandfather and the memory of her grandmother. - Highlights of MTV VMA 2000 (ABC News)

September 4, 2001

Rosie O’ Donnell mentions Aaliyah’s recent tragic passing and shares with her viewers a tribute video her production crew put together.