Can you believe that it has been two decades since we said goodbye to the 90’s? That period in time had been amazing and we miss it every single day. It holds a special place in the U.S. psyche because it reminds everyone of unique fashion trends, amazing music, and some rocking female talent. We are sure you remember the singers, actresses, and socialites who dominated the scene back then. So much time has passed since then. Some have remained in the spotlight while others opted out. Let’s find out how life is going for our favorite ladies!
Then: Alyssa Milano
Do you still remember the show Who’s The Boss? Alyssa played Tony Danza’s daughter on the sitcom. Despite this, she only made it big when she landed the role of the youngest sister in Charmed. Without a doubt, she has turned into a mature woman over the years. The world was fascinated by her character’s magical indiscretions, dramatic love life, and ever-changing appearance.
Now: Alyssa Milano
Nowadays, she is busy working on productions for the small screen and her very own comic book. Her project is called Hacktivist and it has received lots of praise. If you miss her acting chops, you can get your fix by watching Mistresses. She has been married to an agent named David Bugliari since 2008! The pair got married in New Jersey and have two children between them. We are sure that no job is more satisfying than being a mother.
Then: Jessica Biel
In 1997, Jessica Biel was cast in the role of Mary Camden, the daughter of a minister on the CW show, 7th Heaven. In 1997, she also took home a Young Artist Award for her work on Ulee’s Gold.
Now: Jessica Biel
You could definitely say that Jessica Biel has come a long way since then. She has since married Justin Timberlake, became a parent, and appeared in films like The A-Team, Total Recall, Stealth, and Blade: Trinity.
Then: Keri Russell
When she was 15 years old, Keri Russell had been in the Mickey Mouse Club. Not long after this, she made her breakthrough in Honey I Shrunk the Kids. In 1996, she appeared on Malibu Shores as well.
Now: Keri Russell
Keri Russell has snagged a lead role opposite her real-life partner Matthew Rhys in the FX show, The Americans. She also starred in productions such as Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Free State of Jones, and Waitress.
Then: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Nothing captured the essence of the 90’s more than the hit TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was well-loved by people of all ages. Everyone had been enthralled by the romantic twists and horror elements. She was one of the biggest stars of the decade, that’s for sure.
Now: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar is married to Freddie Prinze Jr. They began dating in 2000 and the Hollywood couple is still going strong to this day. You will be impressed to hear that she also does philanthropic work with many foundations and charities.
Then: Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone is best known for playing Cher, a beautiful but ditzy blonde teenager in the high school film, Clueless. Did you know that she was in three music videos for Aerosmith before that? It comes as no surprise at all. She has always looked striking with her blue eyes, blonde locks, and nymph-like appearance.
Now: Alicia Silverstone
After making it big with Clueless, Alicia kept working on television, film and Broadway productions. She delivered an excellent portrayal of Mandy Bloom in Time Stands Still. Aside from this, she is also a passionate vegan and even penned a book about the lifestyle.
Then: Fairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk got her start in a fairly innocent role in Return to Oz back in the 80’s. However, her image changed when the 90’s rolled in. In 1992, she completed high school via correspondence and relocated to Hollywood. She was so good she began getting awards for her acting chops. She has appeared in all sorts of projects such as Gas Food Lodging, American History X, The Craft, and The Waterboy.
Now: Fairuza Balk
She has since ditched her gothic look and looks more mature. It has been a long time since then. Now in her forties, she has since added Humboldt County and Grindstone Road to her filmography. It is also interesting to learn that she lent her voice to The Justice League and Family Guy. Recently, she has appeared in Hell Is Where The Home Is.
Then: Tara Reid
We doubt that we will ever forget about Tara Reid. After all, she did play Vicky in the popular teen film, American Pie. She also starred in Dr. T and the Women, The Big Lebowski, and Urban Legend.
Now: Tara Reid
Tara Reid got some botched surgeries that did not do her any justice. Not only did they damage her skin, but they also damaged the number of her job offers. For a while, she had a traveling show called Taradise. She was once linked to DJ Erez Eisen as well.
Then: Tia and Tamera Mowry
Remember the sassy identical twins who had been separated at birth? Tamara and Tia Mowry made a name for themselves when they appeared on Sister, Sister. They were known for always wearing the same outfit back then!
Now: Tia and Tamera Mowry
The two continue to work closely with Nickelodeon, the very network that took them to stardom. Tia hosted a cooking show for several years and published a book about parenting. It is all about babies and food for her nowadays, apparently.
Then: Candace Cameron
Surely, there is no way you could have forgotten about Candace Cameron AKA D.J. Tanner on Full House. The actress entered the industry after being inspired by Kirk Cameron, her brother. Did you know that she appeared on 191 Full House episodes? Whoa.
Now: Candace Cameron
Candace is now in her 40’s. She has been married to the Russian NHL player Valeri Bure for quite some time now. The couple have three children together. The actress attributes their happy marriage to her Christian belief, which she discovered when she was only 20 years old.
Then: Yasmine Bleeth
There were so many Baywatch beauties, but we will never forget about the stunning Yasmine Bleeth. Before she played a lifeguard, she was first on the soap camera called One Life to Live.
Now: Yasmine Bleeth
The 50-year-old actress has struggled with drug dependence over the years. In 2000, she went to rehab. Aside from that, she got married to Paul Cerrito in 2002.
Then: Angie Harmon
Angie Harmon was definitely an influential female public figure during the 90’s. She first appeared on the hit TV show, Baywatch. She appeared with David Hasselhoff, who actually discovered her. Harmon made a bigger name for herself after she landed the role of Abbie Carmichael in Law & Order.
Now: Angie Harmon
Angie Harmon remains active in the industry. You might have seen her play Jane Rizzoli in Rizzoli & Isles! She has slowed down her pace and now spends most of her attention and time on her family.
Then: Jennie Garth
Before she became synonymous with Kelly Taylor from Beverly Hills 90210, Jennie Garth was known for her appearance on Growing Pains in the earlier part of the decade.
Now: Jennie Garth
Jennie Garth is now married to David Abrams. How cool is it that they had been set up on a blind date? They worked together on The Jennie Garth Project, a reality TV show about her home renovation. Cool!
Then: Mandy Moore
Mandy Moore became very popular towards the end of the 90’s. She tasted success when she released So Real, her debut album. Of course, her work in teen films and romantic comedies also helped.
Now: Mandy Moore
She has been blessed with a wonderful career in the entertainment business. She was actually on the ‘100 Greatest Women in Music list’ by VH1. She worked on numerous films and now stars in This Is Us.
Then: Amy Jo Johnson
Amy Jo Johnson is best known as Kimberly, the Pink Ranger from Power Rangers. After this, she went on to star in Flashpoint and The Division.
Now: Amy Jo Johnson
Amy Jo Johnson is now the mother of one and the wife of Olivier Giner. She also prefers to work behind the camera nowadays. Recently, she directed Lines (2014) and The Space Between (2017).
Then: Janet Jackson
Although she is not as famous as Michael, there is no way you can deny the success she has achieved. In the 90’s, she released two popular albums: The Velvet Rope and Janet.
Now: Janet Jackson
Now in her fifties, Janet Jackson is the mother of her child with Wissam Al Mana. She converted to the Islamic faith, his religion. Unfortunately, they have since gotten a divorce.
Then: Jenny McCarthy
In 1993, Jenny McCarthy entered the entertainment industry as a Playboy model. In the same year, she was declared Playmate of the Year, something that was frowned upon by her Catholic family. She later hosted the MTV dating show called Singled Out alongside Carmen Electra.
Now: Jenny McCarthy
Not only did Jenny McCarthy land roles in Scary Movie 3 and Two and a Half Man, but she has also penned parenting books. Recently, she has caused a stir when she criticized children’s vaccinations.
Then: Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler got her start as a model when she was 14 years old. However, she eventually went into acting and took it seriously. In the early 90’s, she had minor roles in movies like That Thing You Do and Empire Records. She also made it to more commercial films like The Lord of the Rings and Armageddon.
Now: Liv Tyler
The daughter of Steven Tyler now has three children of her own: Sailor, Milo, and Lula Rose. She has also worked on The Strangers, Space Station 76, The Ledge, and Jersey Girl over the years.
Then: Paris Hilton
During the 90’s, Paris Hilton was good friends with fellow heiresses Kim Kardashian and Nicole Richie. She was a child model and worked with T Management. She had a party girl reputation back then.
Now: Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton has been many things in her life. She has worked in music, reality television, and adult video in the best. She is now a businesswoman with her own perfume line. She was engaged to Chris Zylka for a while, though they eventually called it off.
Then: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
In 1981, we were introduced to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark from Elvira’s Movie Macabre. The character reached the height of her career during the late 80’s and then the 90’s, however. She had three different shows in that decade: The Elvira Show, Elvira’s Thriller Theater, and Elvira’s Halloween Movie Schlock-A-Thon.
Now: Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
Elvira is played by none other than Cassandra Peterson. Although she is now in her sixties, she continues to play the sultry Elvira. She has done other projects over the years as well. Perhaps you saw her guest starring as Nash Bridges on shows! She has appeared in kid-friendly movies like Pee Wee’s Big Adventure to the adult film All About Evil.
Then: Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek was once the most intriguing Hollywood women. Born in Mexico, she began starring in telenovelas like Teresa. Upon moving to the US in 1991, she was an instant star. She worked on From Dusk Til Dawn, Wild Wild West, Desperado, and Dogma in the 90’s, but this was only the beginning.
Now: Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek has also become associated for appearing in the critically-acclaimed Frida. She even received an Academy Award nomination for her performance. The actress has shown everyone that she can do well in whatever role she gets. From Grown Ups to Savages, she has certainly impressed us all! She continues to star in various projects, which is definitely a relief to hear.
Then: Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate made a name for herself as Kelly Bundy in Married With Children. Did you know that she is nothing like her character? She is not ditzy at all and she is really quite a smart cookie in real life.
Now: Christina Applegate
Her world changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. When she found out she carried the BRCA1 gene, she underwent a mastectomy. We’re glad to hear she is healthy now!
Then: Marisa Tomei
This actress became popular during the early 90’s when she appeared in My Cousin Vinny. She even won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role! Her appearance in A Different World, the spin-off for The Cosby Show, took her to new heights.
Now: Marisa Tomei
She never married and continues to work hard in the entertainment industry. Do you remember seeing her in Crazy, Stupid, Love? We are thrilled to see more of her in the future.
Then: Stacey Dash
Stacey Dash is best known for portraying Dionne Davenport in Clueless. Her performance had been so good that no one noticed she was older than most of the teenaged cast members back then!
Now: Stacey Dash
Her career has certainly expanded since then. She has taken on all sorts of roles. One of her recent projects is Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. It’s not the best movie, but it is certainly an interesting one.
Then: Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams got her big break when she played Jen Lindley in Dawson’s Creek. She had an innocent look that hid a sinister personality lying underneath it.
Now: Michelle Williams
Her acting career keeps blossoming to this day! She has appeared in Shutter Island, Oz the Great and Powerful, Blue Valentine, and My Week With Marilyn. In 2008, her former partner and her daughter’s father, Heath Ledger, passed away.
Then: Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear shot to fame when she played Amanda Woodward on Melrose Place. She actually started out as a model, which is easy to see. Just look at those washboard abs and blonde hair!
Now: Heather Locklear
She has starred in small film and TV projects since then. It’s unbelievable how similar she still looks. She I still acting to this day, but she has also struggled with depression and anxiety over the years. We hope things have been going well for you, Heather!
Then: Tori Spelling
Tori went into Hollywood fame after playing Donna Martin on her father’s hit TV show, Beverly Hills 90210.
Now: Tori Spelling
She is now married to Dean McDermott, with whom she has five children together. In 2009, she released a critically-acclaimed autobiography. It even made its way to the New York Times Bestseller’s list!
Then: Brandy
Brandy was another 90’s icon we all adored. She sang, act, and wrote songs. The album “Brandy” was a big hit when it was released in 1994, which is evident by the way it topped charts. Her TV show, Moesha, was also popular among 90’s youth.
Now: Brandy
Brandy played Roxie in the Broadway production of Chicago. She continues to reprise the same character when the show is touring!
Then: Gwen Stefani
There is no doubt that Gwen Stefani was one of the best female vocalists during the 90’s. She had a pop-punk fashion and style that was hard to miss. She is also the founder of the band called No Doubt.
Now: Gwen Stefani
She is a very busy woman. She runs a fashion line of her own, appeared on The Voice as a judge, and divorced Gavin Rossdale. She is now in a relationship with country singer Blake Shelton.
Then: Shannen Doherty
There is no doubt in our minds that Shannen had been a busy woman during the 90’s. She played Brenda on Beverly Hills 90210 and Prue Halliwell on Charmed. Her acting chops and beauty remain evident to this day.
Now: Shannen Doherty
After leaving Charmed, she has appeared in several reality television programs and independent films. Unfortunately, she has been fighting breast cancer since 2015. Nonetheless, her fans have joined her husband and mother in supporting her through this ordeal.
Then: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt first entered the entertainment industry by appearing in television commercials. She later made her way to television when she snagged the role of Sarah Reeves in Party of Five. After the show, she appeared in I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequels.
Now: Jennifer Love Hewitt
In 2013, she married her Client List co-actor Brian Hallisay. They have two kids together. She also starred on the CBS show Ghost Whisperer. Her performance in the supernatural show earned two Saturn Awards.
Then: Melissa Joan Hart
This star is best known for playing Sabrina on Sabrina the Teenage Witch. However, she has actually appeared on other shows beforehand. You might remember her as the know-it-all young girl on the Nickelodeon show, Clarissa Explains it All.
Now: Melissa Joan Hart
Like other women on the list, she competed in Dancing With The Stars. In 2009, she lasted six weeks until she was voted off. She also made headlines after expressing support for the 2012 elections Republican candidate.
Then: Neve Campbell
We bet you remember Neve Campbell AKA Julia on Party of Five! If not, perhaps you recall her in the Scream horror movies. She was one of the most recognizable actresses back in the 90’s.
Now: Neve Campbell
Campbell has recently guest starred on shows like Mad Men, House of Cards, and Grey’s Anatomy. In 2012, she had her first kid with her boyfriend.
Then: Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst made a name for herself in the 90’s when she appeared in Interview with the Vampire and Jumanji. A lot of people felt jealous when the 12-year-old girl got to kiss Brad Pitt.
Now: Kirsten Dunst
Her acting career continued well into adulthood. She was prominent in the Spiderman movie, but she has also been praised for her performances in Fargo and Melancholia. She I now working on The Bell Jar, which will be her directorial debut.
Then: Aaliyah
Aaliyah was an all-around talent who could sing, act, dance, and model. Her music was popular in those days thanks to her perfect voice. Her hit songs Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number and One in a Million are still crowd pleasers! She appeared in the films Romeo Must Die and The Queen of the Damned.
Now: Aaliyah (Deceased)
In a tragic turn of events, she died in a plane crash in 2001. Aaliyah had only been 22 years old. At the time, filming was still underway for The Queen of the Damned. Production replaced her with a double and used her face through effects. After her death, her albums soared to the top of the Billboard 100.
Then: Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz made an impression when she appeared in The Mask opposite Jim Carrey. After her 1994 appearance in the movie, she appeared in There’s Something About Mary and My Best Friend’s Wedding. She has never once lost her comedic timing!
Now: Cameron Diaz
The 90’s had only been the beginning of her career. She would go on to appear in Gangs of New York, In Her Shoes, The Holiday, Charlie’s Angels, My Sister’s Keeper, Minority Report, The Other Woman, and What Happens In Vegas. It must help that she looks so good no matter how old she is!
Then: Raven Symone
Raven entered the industry at only four years old. This was when she appeared as Olivia Kendall on The Cosby Show. She showed a lot of promise in the role and ended up having a successful run as a child star. She was also cast in productions like The Little Rascals and The Muppets at Walt Disney World.
Now: Raven Symone
Raven does not only act, but she has also hosted and sang over the years. She is also passionate about social rights. Many people recognize her from the Disney show That’s So Raven as well. The actress also starred in Cheetah Girls and Cheetah Girls 2. Recently, she guest hosted on The View.
Then: Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston began her career before the decade, though she first made an impression in the 90’s. She became a musical legend with songs such as My Love is Your Love and I’m Your Baby Tonight. This was the same time she made her onscreen debut in The Bodyguard. She was also in The Preacher’s wife and Waiting to Exhale.
Now: Whitney Houston (Deceased)
We were all saddened to hear about her passing in 2012. She was discovered unconscious in a hotel room. The death was declared an accident, though substances had been found in her system. She is survived by her daughter and ex-husband, Bobby Brown.
Then: Tyra Banks
In 1991, Tyra Banks made a name for herself after stepping onto the Paris runway. She signed with Covergirl Cosmetics in 1993 and later modeled for brands like Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, and Michael Kors. This is a very abbreviated list, mind you!
Now: Tyra Banks
By 2016, Tyra has become a household name. She has appeared in countless films and television shows over the years. There is a good chance you remember her for her reality TV program, America’s Next Top Model.
Then: Juliette Lewis
Juliette came under the spotlight when she starred in Cape Fear back in 1991. She went on to star in Natural Born Killers, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and From Dusk Till Dawn. From 1990 to 1993, she was involved with Brad Pitt.
Now: Juliette Lewis</h2
It seems like Juliette Lewis doesn’t take a break. Year after year, she stars in new films. Some of her most prominent roles are Cold Creek Manor, Hysterical Blindness, The Switch, Nerve, and August: Osage County. She also dipped her toes in music and television work in the past.
Then: Selena
Selena was once considered America’s sweetheart. She made a name for herself as a Mexican-American artist who can go from one genre to another. You might even be familiar with her hits Amor Prohibido, Dreaming of You, and Ven Conmigo.
Now: Selena (Deceased)
Her tragic death in 1995 put a stop to her blossoming career. At only 23 years old, she was killed by her assistant. At the time, she was wed to her colleague Chris Perez. It was even more heartbreaking when they discovered she had been pregnant at the time of her death. Several monuments were built to honor her memory.
Then: Julia Stiles
Julia started acting when she was 11 years old. She appeared on Ghostwriter from 1993 to 1994. Although she had active since she was young, her performance in the 1999 high school adaption of the Taming of the Shrew took her to a new level of stardom.
Now: Julia Stiles
She experienced plenty of success as a young actress but went on hiatus to matriculate at Columbia University. She later returned and starred in productions like The Bourne Ultimatum, The Omen, The Prince and Me, Out of the Dark, and Silver Linings Playbook. She sure looks the same as ever!
Then: Stephanie Seymour
Stephanie Seymour appeared on the cover of Sport Illustrated, became a Victoria’s Secret model, and graced Vogue magazine numerous times. In 1991 and 1993, she did some racy shoots for Playboy magazine. In 1998, she released Stephanie Seymour’s Beauty Secrets for Dummies.
Now: Stephanie Seymour
Stephanie kept modeling, though she also married and had children. Fairly recently, she and Claudia Schiffer appeared in a Salvatore Ferragamo campaign.
Then: Vanessa Marcil
Vanessa Marcil is one of the most successful soap opera actresses ever. She is simply made for the genre. The goddess became popular when she appeared on General Hospital from 1992 to 1998. She also starred in Beverly Hills 90210.
Now: Vanessa Marcil
It seems like she truly favors small screen projects. Impressively, she looks the same as ever! The actress continued to work on shows like Crossing Jordan, Hawaii Five-0, and Lipstick Jungle. She has a son with her ex and 90210 colleague, Brian Austin Green.
Then: Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore was sure a cute little kid! Although we will never forget her iconic childhood roles, it is safe to say that her life was very interesting during the 90’s. Among other things, she dated some of the baddest boys in the industry, posed for Playboy magazine, and befriended Liv Tyler and Courtney Love.
Now: Drew Barrymore
She has since settled down, though she never lost her rebellious personality. The mother of two has gone through three divorces by now. She remains active in the industry, especially in romcom films!
Then: Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder definitely took the world by storm during the 90’s. This was the time she appeared in Girl, Interrupted, Mermaids, Reality Bites, and Edward Scissorhands. In 1993, she took home the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Age of Innocence. She also had a tumultuous personal life. After all, the actress dated the likes of Matt Damon and Johnny Depp!
Now: Winona Ryder
These days, she is known for her character in Stranger Things. She once got engaged to Johnny Depp, though the actress never ended up marrying anyone. However, she and Scott Mackinlay Hahn has been together for several years. In 2000, she got her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Then: Kate Moss
Kate Moss has been hailed the baddest fashion queen of the 90’s. She was discovered at the tender age of 14, but she made it to the top not long after. Aside from her Vogue covers, people remembered her heavy drinking and drug use.
Now: Kate Moss
Now in her forties, Kate Moss continues to be a huge personality in the fashion industry. However, her vices have gotten her in trouble a couple of times over the years. In 2005, H&M dropped her after drug accusations came out. Still, her net worth of 45 million pound is envy-inducing!
Then: Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman is probably best remembered for her performance in Pulp Fiction. She even received an Oscar nomination for that role! She married her Gattaca co-star Ethan Hawke in 1998. The two married in the same year and had their second child in 2002. Unfortunately, they called it quits in 2003.
Now: Uma Thurman
Thurman never left the scene, which is obvious when you take a look at her expansive filmography. Her most recent works include The Accidental Husband and Prime. Aside from her career, the actress is also busy doing philanthropic works.
Then: Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow hails from a family of actors. How can we forget that she is the daughter of Blyth Danner and Bruce Paltrow? It’s no wonder she is so talented. In 1996, she shot to stardom after starring in Emma. She also appeared in Sliding Doors two years later.
Now: Gwyneth Paltrow
Aside from her talent, she is known for her relationships with men like Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt, and Chris Martin. She married the Coldplay lead singer in 2003, had two kids together, and ultimately divorced in 2016. She has represented brands like Estee Lauder Pleasures perfume over the years as well.
Then: Cindy Crawford
This gorgeous lady became an official supermodel during the early 90’s. Forbes dubbed her “the highest paid model on the planet”! Aside from her mole, jaw-dropping beauty, and Pepsi commercial, people remember her for her relationship with Richard Gere. They sure made a great-looking pair together.
Now: Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford took on minor film roles over the years. In 1998, she married model Rande Gerber. They have two beautiful children together. Kaia Gerber is actually following in her mother’s footsteps already!
Then: Lacey Chabert
Lacey Chabert is best remembered as Claudia Salinger from Party of Five. She has a unique voice and musical abilities that took her to voiceover work. She used to play Meg Griffin in Family Guy until Mila Kunis took over the position.
Now: Lacey Chabert
Although she never made it as big as other stars, most people know her by face. She did appear in numerous TV shows and movies, after all. You likely remember her as Gretchen in the high school flick, Mean Girls. Do you remember how she made ‘Fetch’ happen?
Then: Claire Danes
Claire Danes made it big when she appeared in My So Called Life. The actress even won a Golden Globe for the role! She also starred opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in the 1996 film adaptation of Romeo & Juliet.
Now: Claire Danes
She remains very busy to this day. If you watched Homeland, you probably recognize her. The show was critically-acclaimed, and she received more Golden Globe Awards for her work on the production. She has a child with her husband, Hugh Dancy.
Then: Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci got her onscreen debut when she starred alongside Winona Ryder and Cher in the 1990 movie, Mermaids! In 1995, she became a teen idol after starring in Casper and Now and Then.
Now: Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci has mostly appeared in small indie films since those days. Her more recent performances have been for Monster and Grey’s Anatomy. She is now married to James Heerdegen.
Then: Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is one of the most famous actresses all over the world. As we all know, she made it big after playing Rachel Green for a decade on Friends. The role earned her numerous awards during its run. We doubt we will ever be able to forget about her highly publicized relationship with Brad Pitt!
Now: Jennifer Aniston
Aniston has come a long way since her stint on Friends. She primarily starred in romantic comedies and comedy films. In 2012, she got her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She married Justin Theroux in 2015, though they have already separated.
Then: Amanda Bearse
Amanda Bearse is best remembered for portraying Al and Peggy Bundy’s neighbor Marcy Rhoades D’Arcy on Married with Children. We loved seeing her as the feminist banker who clashed with the chauvinistic Al.
Now: Amanda Bearse
Bearse began her directing career when she was working on Married with Children. She actually directed 31 episodes of the show! Aside from this, she also worked on small screen projects like Mad TV, Jessie, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Veronica’s Closet. She is now married to her partner, Carrie Schenken.
Then: Pamela Anderson
It is hard to think of a more prominent 90’s figure than Pamela Anderson. Everyone remembers her in Baywatch with her tiny one-piece bathing suit. Aside from her lovely figure, she was also a good actress.
Now: Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson does not act as much as she used to, but she is now focusing on her animal rights advocacy. She looks as great as ever, however. Recently, she went around the world to talk about her passions. The actress also met Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks whistleblower. Interesting….
Then: Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky began interning at the White House back in the mid-90’s. She probably had no idea it would propel her into international fame. This happened when she entered an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with former POTUS, Bill Clinton.
Now: Monica Lewinsky
She has never truly faded into the background. Lewinsky has since released her own handbag line, appeared on different commercials and talk shows, and wrote an essay titled ‘Shame and Survival’ for Vanity Fair. She has spoken openly about the scandal and apparently regrets what happened.
Then: Teri Weigel
Teri Weigel is a model who began her career as a teenager. She made it big in 1985 after appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine. The year after that, she became a Playboy mate. She also dipped her toes into acting. Perhaps you even remember her as Jade on Married… with Children!
Now: Teri Weigel
Tragically, Weigel suffered a car accident that left her with severe injuries. She went on break for over four months back then. It left her in financial ruin, so she and husband Murrill Maglio sold their home. She resorted to doing adult movies to financially recover and became a big star in the industry.
Then: Tia Carrere
Tia Carrere is a model, singer, and actress who became famous after starring in General Hospital. She appeared in productions like The A-team, MacGyver, and Wayne’s World as well.
Now: Tia Carrere
Tia kept acting even when the decade ended. Among other things, she was in the blockbuster hit True Lies. Now in her fifties, she is twice divorced. In 2012, she also appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice.
Then: Sarah Jessica Parker
You will have a hard time forgetting about Sarah Jessica Parker and her curls! The actress shot to fame with her recurring role on Equal Justice. Her big break came after appearing on a famous HBO show.
Now: Sarah Jessica Parker
In 1998, Sex and the City made her synonymous with fashion and style. The She actually has a fashion line of her own as well! She married Matthew Broderick in 1997, and they have three kids together.
Then: Calista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart will forever be known as Ally in the hit sitcom Ally McBeal. She played a neurotic workaholic lawyer trying to find true love.
Now: Calista Flockhart
The actress went on to star in TV shows like Brothers & Sisters and Supergirl. In 2010, she married actor Harrison Ford, her long-time partner.
Then: Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley is a beautiful British actress who became famous for her film roles and relationship with Hugh Grant. A lot of people remember the iconic Versace dress she wore to the Four Weddings and a Funeral premiere!
Now: Elizabeth Hurley
Hurley has been divorced one, though she is now the mother of Damian, her son with ex Steve Bing. She also starred in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
Then: Minnie Driver
Before dating Matt Damon, Minnie Driver played the lead role in Circle of Friends (1995). She also starred in Good Will Hunting and Grosse Point Blank later on.
Now: Minnie Driver
In 2015, the actress appeared in About a Boy and Speechless. She is now the mother of one as well.
Then: Denise Richards
This beautiful actress appeared in a lot of 90’s shows. It is hard to list all of them. The most popular ones had been Saved by the Bell, Seinfeld, and Melrose Place. However, her film debut had been in Starship Troopers. She was also a Bond Girl in The World is not Enough.
Now: Denise Richards
Denise Richards married Charlie Sheen, though the famous couple got a divorce in 2006. Despite the failed relationship, she has kept acting.
Then: Anna Chlumsky
Anyone alive in the 90’s will be familiar with My Girl. It featured child stars Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky as two adorable little kids. IN 1994, she starred in Trading Mom. Towards the end of the decade, Anna went on hiatus to finish college.
Now: Anna Chlumsky
After getting her degree in international studies, she came back to the small screen. She is most notable for appearing in the HBO political comedy Veep in the role of Amy Brookheimer.
Then: Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey has definitely made her mark on the entertainment industry in the 90’s. The queen of pop had been one of the best-selling female artists in those days. She also dabbled in acting in the past.
Now: Mariah Carey
She has been twice married and divorced. The diva is the mother of two children. She remains active in the music industry. One of her most recent works is the single ‘I Don’t’.
Then: Julia Louis- Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus became America’s sweetheart when she portrayed Elaine on Seinfeld. Of course, she is now better known for playing Selina Meyer on Veep. As you can see, she is a veteran when it comes to comedy TV. After all, the actress has never once lost her impeccable comedic timing.
Now: Julia Louis- Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus seems like an unstoppable force. Before she made her comeback in 2011, she also appeared in The New Adventures of Old Christine. Did you know that the actress holds the record for the most Primetime Emmy wins of any lead female actress? Wow.
Then: Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson dominated the late-night slot when she was cast in the role of Special Agent Scully on the hit show The X-Files. It was a character made in heaven for the independent actress who played the same character on the small screen for an impressive ten years.
Now: Gillian Anderson
When the show ended in 2002, Gillian Anderson returned to London in the hopes of reviving her career on the stage. She became a part of various productions such as A Streetcar Named Desire and Bleak House.
Then: Rachael Leigh Cook
Rachael Leigh Cook began her career in the entertainment industry at the tender age of 10. She started out as a child model but it did not take long before she crossed over and began acting as well. She was a supporting actress in The Babysitters Club (1995). However, she only became a household name later in her career when she appeared in She’s All That with Freddie Prinze Jr. and Paul Walker.
Now: Rachael Leigh Cook
After appearing in the film Cook, she went on to star in Josie and the Pussycats with Tara Reid. The actress is now devoting her time to her family.
Then: Mayim Bialik
Mayim Bialik made a name for herself when she appeared on the NBC show Blossom, which ran from 1991 to 1995. The actress shot into stardom, and everyone began to see her as a serious actress. It also helped that she was a cast member in the Woody Allen film called Don’t Drink the Water (1994).
Now: Mayim Bialik
Bialik has recently been in the spotlight when she joined the cast of the comedy sitcom The Big Bang Theory alongside Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki. She played Amy Farrah and earned several Primetime Emmy nominations for the role.
Then: Courteney Cox
Up next, we have yet another Friends alumna! Courteney Cox played the lovable, if neurotic, Monica Gellar on the popular 90’s sitcom. After her time on Friends, she would go on to appear in numerous horror flicks. She also landed a big role in the hit horror trilogy, Scream.
Now: Courteney Cox
In 2009, she starred in the sitcom, Cougar Town. It ran for six seasons from 2009 to 2015. We are glad to hear that she remains good friends with her former Friends co-star, Jennifer Aniston.
Then: Christina Aguilera
There is no way that we can deny how Christina Aguilera possesses one of the biggest and strongest voices the music industry has ever seen. She got her start as a young teenager when she appeared in the Mickey Mouse Club. However, her music career took her to new heights. We will never forget hits like Genie In A Bottle and What a Girl Wants.
Now: Christina Aguilera
Christina has sold millions of albums all over the world. To this day, her voice is still unrivalled. She appeared on the music reality TV show, The Voice. She was a judge there alongside Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
Then: Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson is a blonde bombshell who grew up in Sin City. She took the world by storm when she started doing adult films. Her career in the entertainment industry began in 1993. This was the time that she appeared in erotic films. Aside from this, she also went into modeling. When she turned twenty years old, she has already made appearances in men’s magazines like Cheri and Penthouse. She was once the most famous pornographic star in the world. She even won awards like the XRCO Best New Starlet award!
Now: Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson has since transitioned into more mainstream projects like the 1997 Howard Stern film, Private Parts. However, she remained active in her original industry during that time. After all, she founded her very own adult movie company with her ex-husband Jay Grdina. In 2004, Jameson published an autobiography called How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale. Isn’t it impressive that the book made it all the way to the prestigious New York Times Best Seller List? In 2008, she quit born and started focusing on her modeling career instead.
Then: Sarah Chalke
Before she appeared on How I Met Your Mother, Sarah Chalke began starring on the popular TV show, Roseanne. She replaced Lecy Goranson and played Rebecca Conner Healy.
Now:Sarah Chalke
Now in her forties, Sarah Chalke is best known for portraying Dr. Elliot Reid on Scrubs and Stella Zinman on How I Met Your Mother. She is now engaged to a lawyer called Jamie Afifi, with whom she has two children.
Then: Karen McDougal
Karen McDougal was a promotional, swimsuit, and glamor model back in the 90’s. Did you know she actually started out as a preschool teacher? However, she quit her day job after she entered and won a swimwear competition. Soon enough, she ended up becoming one of the most recognizable faces of the 90’s. She was even voted the Playmate of the Year in 1998! In 1999, this brunette beauty made a name for herself when she became the first woman to appear on the cover of Men’s Fitness Magazine.
Now: Karen McDougal
Karen McDougal has since chosen to focus on her fitness modeling career. She is definitely no stranger to bodybuilding and fitness magazines like Iron Man, Physical, and Muscle & Fitness. In a recent interview with Muscle and Fitness Magazine, the model explained that she goes to the gym five to six days each week and eats a clean diet with only the occasional doughnut splurge. She clearly loves her fans and answers their queries about health and fitness on her website.
Then: Tiffani Thiessen
A lot of the teen actors who made a name for themselves in the decade appeared in hit show after hit show. Tiffani Thiessen had not only appeared on Beverly Hills 90210, but she also starred in Saved By The Bell.
Now: Tiffani Thiessen
Tiffani Thiessen is now more concerned with her own brand. For several years, she hosted a show on the Cooking Channel called Dinner At Tiffani’s. Aside from hosting it, she was also the executive producer.
Then: Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali is best known for playing Ashley, Will Smith’s young cousin, on the hit TV show, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She appeared on most episodes of the sitcom, and fans adored her.
Now: Tatyana Ali
Tatyana launched a short-lived music career in the past, though she eventually returned to acting. She snagged a role in the hit soap opera, The Young and The Restless.
Then: Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless was the talented actress who brought Xena Warrior Princess to life. We are sure you remember her signature battle cry and Amazon-inspired outfit. The character certainly made its mark on pop culture and the psyche of young people back then.
Now: Lucy Lawless
We will always remember her as Xena, but you should know that her career continued well after the show ended. She has starred in Parks and Recreation, Spartacus, Ash vs. the Evil Dead, and Agents of Shield. She never lost her on-screen appeal and continued working in front of the camera. Her presence can definitely make any production better! In 1998, she got married to the Xena executive producer, Robert Tapert. Together, they have two beautiful sons. She also had a son from her first marriage.
Then: Elizabeth Berkley
Elizabeth Berkley is most recognizable for playing Jessie Spano on the hit 90’s show, Saved by the Bell. However, this was not her onscreen debut. By then, she already worked on different shows and the TV movie, Frog.
Now: Elizabeth Berkley
Although it has been a long time since then, Elizabeth Berkley continues to be active in the entertainment industry. When it comes to recent projects, she has actually appeared on comedies like the hit sitcom, New Girl.
Then: The Olsen Twins
When Full House first came on air, the whole world fell in love with sweet little Michelle Tanner. She was played by twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, of course. When the show finally ended years later, the Olsen Twins did very well for themselves in the field of fashion. We are sure proud of these ladies!
Now: The Olsen Twins
The Olsen twins have gone into fashion and own a clothing line of their own. Many people attribute their style for the popularization of bohemian clothing. They have since retired from acting, though they are still regular attendees of Fashions Weeks and, occasionally, the red carpet.
Then: Dominique Swain
Can you believe that Dominique Swain is best known for what was actually her film debut? Wow! She worked alongside talented veterans such as John Travolta and Nicolas in the 1997 action movie, Face/Off.
Now: Dominique Swain
Although she continues to work on Hollywood projects, Dominique Swain reached the height of her career in the late 90’s and early noughties. That was the time she appeared in Tart and Lolita, after all.