At the 2003 VMAs, Madonna kissed Christina Aguilera and rapper Missy Elliott on the lips.
At the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, Madonna famously kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera on the lips during her performance. She also kissed rapper Missy Elliott on the lips, though this was less widely reported. The kiss was seen as a sign of Madonna's approval of the younger generation of female pop stars, and it was one of the most talked-about moments of the night.