Actress Alyssa Milano grabbed our attention when she first appeared as the adorable daughter of Tony Danza on the popular sitcom “Who’s The Boss?”. Despite her fears of being recognized only as “the girl from Who’s the Boss?”, due to her media’s obsession with her life, she managed to land several roles without being typecast.
Then: Alyssa Milano
In order to shed her “nice girl” image in the early 90s, Milano appeared nude in several erotic films targeted at adults.
After appearing in three seasons of “Melrose Place” in the mid-90s, Milano landed her most iconic role as Phoebe Halliwell on the fantasy drama series “Charmed”. It was then we noticed how much she’d grown up.
Now: Alyssa Milano
Lately, Milano has focused her time on television roles as well as her comic book series “Hacktivist”. The book explores the modern world of hacking and global activism and is described as "a fast-paced cyber-thriller about friendship and freedom in a time of war". Her latest roles were on two Netflix comedy series, “Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later”, and “Insatiable”.
Milano has been married to her second husband, Creative Artists Agency agent David Bugliari since 2009 and the two have a son and daughter together. She also works
Alyssa is also a married lady these days, in 2008 she married agent David Bugliari in New Jersey. The two have a son and a daughter together. Her role as a mother, as she says, is the biggest role of her career. Milano is also busy being an activist these days, campaigning for PETA as well as for Democratic politicians on local and national levels.
Then: Jessica Biel
From 1996 to 2003 Jessica Biel played the Mary Camden in the series 7th Heaven for which she gained recognition. Her character is the second eldest child of a Protestant minister, Rev. Eric Camden in the family drama. It became the longest-running family drama in television history despite Biel leaving in season 7 of the show’s 11 season run.
Biel also acted in several films in the 90s and in 1997, won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress for her role in “Ulee's Gold”.
Now: Jessica Biel
Since the early 2000s, Biel went from strength to strength until her marriage to Justin Timberlake and motherhood slowed her down. Her most notable films include, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, ”Blade: Trinity”, “The Illusionist”, “The A-Team”, and “Total Recall”.
More recently, Biel has ventured into producing and is the executive producer and lead character of the anthology crime drama mystery series “The Sinner”.
Then: Keri Russell
At age 15 Kerry Russell made her first appearance on television as a cast member of the “All-New Mickey Mouse Club” variety show on the Disney Channel. She co-starred with future actor Ryan Gosling, and pop stars Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake, and Tony Lucca.
Then in 1992, the actress scored a role in the comedy science fiction film “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid” alongside Rick Moranis. She later had minor roles in several television shows, mostly as a guest or recurring character.
Now: Keri Russell
Kerry’s most notable recent role is as KGB agent Elizabeth Jennings on the FX spy thriller series “The Americans”, for which she received Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. Her real-life partner, actor Matthew Rhys, also stars in the series. The two have two children together.
Kerry’s films include “Mission: Impossible III”, “Waitress”, “August Rush”, “Extraordinary Measures”, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, and “Free State of Jones”. In 2017, the actress received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Then: Sarah Michelle Gellar
If you grew up in the 90s, chances are you were a fan of the show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”. It was the type of show which brought audiences from all over, with romantic plots, suspenseful filled twists, and a supernatural element all to boot.
The actress was cast in the lead after her supporting role as Kendall Hart on the ABC daytime soap opera All My Children, winning the 1995 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.
Now: Sarah Michelle Gellar
These days “Cruel Intentions” actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is married to “I Know What You Did Last Summer” actor Freddie Prinze Jr. having tied the knot in 2002. In 2015, Gellar co-founded Foodstirs, a food crafting brand and e-commerce startup selling easy to make and organic baking kits for children and families.
More recently the actress released her cookbook, “Stirring up Fun with Food” in 2017.
Then: Alicia Silverstone
Prior to her breakout role in the coming-of-age romantic comedy film “Clueless”, Alicia Silverstone won the 1994 MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for her role as Darian/Adrian Forrester in the film “The Crush”. Even before this, Silverstone at age 16 appeared in the music video for Aerosmith's "Cryin'”.
Now: Alicia Silverstone
After her success in “Clueless”, Silverstone landed a multimillion-dollar deal with Columbia Pictures and soon appeared in the big-budget film “Batman & Robin” in 1997, playing Barbara/Batgirl. The actress has continued to act in film and television as well as on stage. As a vegan, Silverstone has endorsed PETA activities and published a vegan cookbook, “The Kind Diet”.
Then: Fairuza Balk
Actress Fairuza Balk started her film career in Disney's 1985 film “Return to Oz” but it was in the 90s where she really made a name for herself. Her decision to take correspondence courses instead and return to Hollywood following the filming of the 1989 film “Valmont”, allowed her to gain increasing notice as an actress.
She then began taking more mature roles in films such as “Gas Food Lighting”, “The Craft”, and “American History X”. By the turn of the millennium, she was starring in films such as “The Waterboy” and “Almost Famous”.
Now: Fairuza Balk
Nowadays Fairuza Balk has focused her energy on being more selective about her work, choosing to venture into other fields. She has released songs under the artist name of “Armed Love Militia” as well as authored exhibited her artwork. She continues to act in both television and film, however, there’s nothing of note.
Over the years, Balk has done voice work for animated films, TV shows, and video games, including “Justice League”, “Family Guy”, “Grand Theft Auto: Vice City” and “Lords of EverQuest”.
Then: Tara Reid
Tara Reid will for better or for worse always be known for playing Vicky in the “American Pie” series of films. She’s also known for her role in “The Big Lebowski” playing Bunny Lebowski. Her other film credits from the 90s and early 2000s include “Urban Legend”, “Josie and the Pussycats”, “Van Wilder”, and “My Boss’s Daughter”.
Now: Tara Reid
Unfortunately, despite her natural beauty, the actress underwent several botched surgeries which undermined her career. This led to her being cast in relatively unknown films. Reid has experienced a resurgence in her career of later after featuring in several direct-to-video films in recent years.
The surprising hit film series “Sharknado” has brought the actress back into the limelight.
Then: Tia And Tamera Mowry
Tia and Tamera Mowry are best known for their roles as identical twins separated at birth in the television sitcom “Sister, Sister”. On the show, the real-life identical twins, somehow always wore the same outfits, befuddling even the audience at times. The series ran for six seasons and contained 119 episodes in all.
Now: Tia And Tamera Mowry
These days the twins are still in the entertainment business but working in different capacities. Tia starred in the sitcom “Instant Mom” from 2013-2015 and currently stars in her Cooking Channel series “Tia Mowry at Home”, as well as running a weekly podcast called “Mostly Mom with Tia Mowry”.
Tamera, on the other hand, has focused most of her attention on co-hosting, and reality television. She is currently one of the hosts of “The Real” talk show which premiered in 2013.
Then: Candace Cameron Bure
Candace Cameron Bure got her big break on the D.J. Tanner on the television sitcom “Full House”. The actress initially pursued a career in acting after seeing her brother, actor Kirk Cameron”, achieve success with the television series “Growing Pains”. Bure was part of all of the show’s 192 episodes across eight seasons.
Now: Candace Cameron Bure
These days Bure stars in the sequel series to the show which made her famous in “Fuller House” where she reprises her role as D.J. Tanner-Fuller and stars as the lead character. She has been married to Russian-American former hockey player Valeri Bure since 1996 and has three children with the former athlete. She credits her marriage success to the couple’s Christian faith.
Then: Angie Harmon
Angie Harmon rose to fame by starring the “Baywatch” spin-off series “Baywatch Nights” as Ryan McBride. Her acting career began when she was discovered on a plane by David Hasselhoff. Following the series, she played New York A.D.A. Abbie Carmichael on police procedural and legal drama television series “Law & Order”.
Now: Angie Harmon
Most recently, Angie Harmon starred as Detective Jane Rizzoli on the TNT series “Rizzoli & Isles” which won her a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actress.
Since the show concluded in September 2016, and her subsequent divorce from after thirteen years of marriage the same year, the actress has only one voice work credit to her name, devoting her time to her three children with former husband former NFL player Jason Sehorn.
Then: Jennie Garth
Prior to landing her iconic role as Kelly Taylor in the “Beverly Hills, 90210” franchise, actress Jennie Garth’s first notable acting credit was on the television series “Growing Pains” in a guest role. Following “Beverly Hills, 90210”, Taylor acted in several television films. Throughout the 90s.
Now: Jennie Garth
These days, Jennie Garth is single, after marrying and divorcing three times. She is the mother to three daughters with second husband, actor Peter Facinelli, whom she met while filming the movie “An Unfinished Affair”. In the early 2000s, Garth starred alongside actress Amanda Bynes in the sitcom “What I Like About You” which ran for four seasons.
Then: Mandy Moore
Singer-songwriter and actress Mandy Moore came to fame with the release of her debut single "Candy" with the subsequent album “So Real” receiving a platinum certification. Her second album “I Wanna Be With You” was also a success, with her total albums combined sales exceeding 10 million copies.
She later made the transition to acting by minor roles in mainstream films as well leading roles in smaller productions.
Now: Mandy Moore
These days Moore is more known for her acting roles for her work in films such as “A Walk to Remember”, and voicing Rapunzel in the Disney animated film “Tangled” as well as its sequel and television series.
However, she is best known for her role as Rebecca Pearson in the NBC family drama “This Is Us” since 2016. Moore’s latest film credit is in the dystopian science-fiction thriller “The Darkest Minds”.
Then: Amy Jo Johnson
Amy Jo Johnson began her acting career in her early twenties, in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” where she played Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Ranger and the first Pink Ninja Ranger. After the series, she went starred in “Felicity”, “The Division”, and “Flashpoint”.
Now: Amy Jo Johnson
Since 2012, Johnson has had guest roles on several shows including a recurring role on “Covert Affairs” She has also pursued a career as a musician and a filmmaker. She has directed and produced two acclaimed short films, “Bent”, and “Lines”.
Then: Janet Jackson
Despite being overshadowed by her uber-successful brother, Michael, for most of her career, Janet Jackson forged a highly successful career of her own with her with best-selling albums in the 80s and 90s. She has also acted in both television and later film roles throughout her career.
She was named by Billboard magazine as the second most successful recording artist of the 90s after Mariah Carey.
Now: Janet Jackson
Into her 50s, Janet Jackson continues to make headlines. She recently welcomed her first child with her husband, Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana, though the two recently announced their separation. The entertainer continues to tour worldwide and has sold over 100 million records.
Then: Jenny McCarthy
Jenny McCarthy began her polarizing career in appropriate circumstances as a nude model for Playboy in 1993, where she was named Playmate of the year. She then used her Playboy fame and launched into acting in television and film. She hosted MTV game show “Singled Out”, and starred in films such as “BASEketball”, “Diamonds”, and “Scream 3”.
Now: Jenny McCarthy
The anti-vaccine activist, actress, model, television host, author, and screenwriter was previously in a high profile relationship with actor and comedian Jim Carrey from 2005 to 2010. She is currently married to singer, actor, and producer Donnie Wahlberg and hasn’t acted in any notable film or television roles of late.
Then: Liv Tyler
After begging her modeling career at age 14, Liv Tyler soon made the decision to focus on acting instead. She began making a name for herself in the 90s starring in films such as “Empire Records”, “Heavy”, “That Thing You Do”, “Stealing Beauty”, and “Armageddon”.
She later gained international recognition for her role as Elf maiden Arwen Undómiel in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
Now: Liv Tyler
Today, Liv Tyler is the mother to three children, Milo, Sailor, and Lula. Tyler made her television debut in a regular role as Meg Abbott on the drama series “The Leftovers” from 2014-2017. She currently stars in the television series “Harlots” joining in season two. Tyler is the daughter of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler.
Then: Marisa Tomei
Following her work on the television soap opera series “As the World Turns”, actress Marisa Tomei came to prominence as a cast member on “The Cosby Show” spin-off “A Different World” in 1987. Her breakout role came in the comedy film “My Cousin Vinny” for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Now: Marisa Tomei
Unlike most actresses in Hollywood, Marisa Tomei has never been married. In 2009, she said, “I'm not that big a fan of marriage as an institution, and I don't know why women need to have children to be seen as complete human beings.” The actress has starred in several well-received films as well as worked in theater throughout her career.
Then: Paris Hilton
After modeling as a child at charity events, Paris Hilton was signed by Donald Trump’s modeling agency, T Management, at age 19. She soon became a notable fixture in parties as well as social events. Her late-night persona was well-documented in local tabloids which led her to be labeled “famous for being famous” as well as "New York's leading It Girl".
Now: Paris Hilton
Following a 2003 leaked sex tape, Hilton became the talk of the town and became the best example of “there’s no such as bad publicity”. She soon starred in the reality television series “The Simple Life” with real-life best friend Nicole Richie. She also had a short-lived acting career and releases music now and then.
These days, Hilton works as a businesswoman having launched a line of perfumes and also one of the highest-paid celebrity DJs. Her perfume products alone have brought in over US$2.5 billion in revenue, while her Paris Hilton stores worldwide sell products including perfumes, handbags, watches, and footwear.
Then: Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate will always be the ditsy, lovable blonde daughter of Al and Peggy Bundy from the television sitcom “Married... with Children”. Fortunately, Applegate was able to transition into successful adult roles in the ensuing years, establishing a film and television career. She has won an Emmy Award as well as earned Tony and Golden Globe nominations.
Now: Christina Applegate
In recent years, Applegate overcame breast cancer in 2008, undergoing a full mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her recent film credits include “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”, “Hall Pass”, “Vacation”, and “Bad Moms”.
Then: Stacey Dash
Stacey Dash is best known for her role as Dionne Marie Davenport in the 1995 feature film “Clueless” as well as its eponymous television series. She also appeared in other films such as “Moving”, “Mo' Money”, “Renaissance Man” and “View from the Top”.
Now: Stacey Dash
In recent years, Dash has appeared as contributor on Fox News show Outnumbered for "cultural analysis and commentary". She also continues to act in guest or recurring roles on television and appears on reality television shows from time to time. Dash appears in the music videos for Carl Thomas' "Emotional" and Kanye West's "All Falls Down".
Then: Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams big break came when she was cast as Jen Lindley in the teen drama television series “Dawson’s Creek” which ran for six seasons from 1998 to 2003. This was followed by low-profile films, before her breakthrough role in the film Brokeback Mountain in 2005 which earned Williams her first Academy Award nomination.
Now: Michelle Williams
These days, Michelle Williams is known for her work in small-scale independent productions with dark or tragic themes. Her list of well-received films includes “Blue Valentine”, “Shutter Island”, “My Week With Marilyn”, and “Oz the Great and Powerful”. Williams is the mother to one daughter whom she had with the late actor Australian Heath Ledger.
Then: Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear’s breakout role came when she was cast as Amanda Woodward on “Melrose Place”. She was the character everyone loved to hate and her introduction into the series was critical to helping to boost the show’s ratings. Previously, she played the part of Sammy Jo Carrington on “Dynasty” from 1981 to 1989.
Now: Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear has been a mainstay in television for the past three decades, having been part of several well-known television shows such as Officer Stacy Sheridan on “T. J. Hooker”, and Caitlin Moore on “Spin City”, as well as roles in “Hot in Cleveland”, and “Franklin & Bash”.
She has also been part of other short-lived shows and continues to make guest appearances despite her widely reported personal issues dealing with depression.
Then: Tori Spelling
Tori Spelling is still best known from her first major role, Donna Martin, on “Beverly Hills, 90210” produced by her father, Aaron Spelling. She continued to act in several made-for-television films in the 90s and 2000s as well as in independent films.
Now: Tori Spelling
Spelling is mother to five children with second husband, Canadian actor Dean McDermott whom she married in 2006. In 2009, Spelling released her autobiography, “Stori Telling”, which debuted on top of the New York Times Best Seller list and was named the best celebrity autobiography that year. Spelling continues to act in minor roles in film and television.
Then: Brandy
Singer, songwriter, and actress was the package deal back in the 90s. Her self-titled debut album in 1994 was certified quadruple Platinum in the US, selling six million copies worldwide.
She also she played the title role of Moesha Mitchell in the television series “Moesha” about a Los Angeles girl coping with a stepmother as well as the pressures and demands of becoming an adult. The show ran for six seasons from 1996 to 2001.
Now: Brandy
Brandy has continued to produce music throughout her career selling over 30 million records worldwide. She has earned numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award, an American Music Award, and seven Billboard Music Awards.
She has been nicknamed “The Vocal Bible” by industry colleagues and critics. Brandy is currently a series regular on the Fox television show “Star”.
Then: Gwen Stefani
“No Doubt” singer Gwen Stefani experienced success with her band in the 90s and early 2000s before they took a hiatus. Their hits include "Just a Girl", "Don't Speak", "Hey Baby", and "It's My Life". Stefani then released solo albums which spawned several successful singles.
Now: Gwen Stefani
Nowadays, Stefani is currently a coach on the singing competition series “The Voice”. She has released a successful clothing line and after divorcing her husband of fourteen years in 2016, began a relationship with musician and “The Voice” colleague, Blake Shelton.
Then: Shannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty was a household name in the 90s after gaining attention for her Brenda Walsh in “Beverly Hills, 90210”, and as Prue Halliwell in “Charmed”. Prior to the shows, she starred as Maggie Malene in “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, and Heather Duke in “Heathers”.
Now: Shannen Doherty
Following her exit from “Charmed”, Shannen Doherty has acted in independent films as well as appearing the “Beverly Hills, 90210” reboot, “90210” in a recurring role. Since 2011, Doherty has been married to photographer Kurt Iswarienko. Since 2015, Doherty has been battling breast cancer and recently announced the cancer is finally in remission.
Then: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt began her acting career by appearing in television commercials before eventually joining the cast of the Disney Channel series “Kids Incorporated”. Her breakthrough role came as Sarah Reeves Merrin on the teen drama “Party of Five” during which time she starred in the horror film “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and its sequel.
Now: Jennifer Love Hewitt
These days, Hewitt is married to her “Client List” co-star Brian Hallisay with whom she has two children. Hewitt wasn’t quite able to translate her television success to the big screen, so her main successes have been on television shows such as “Ghost Whisperer”, “The Client List”, and “Criminal Minds”. Currently, she stars in the procedural drama television series “9-1-1”.
Then: Melissa Joan Hart
Melissa Joan Hart is best known for her roles as the titular characters in the sitcoms “Clarissa Explains It All” on Nickelodeon, and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”. The latter ran for six seasons and featured 163 episodes plus three television films.
Her character also guest starred in other well-known television shows such as "Clueless", "Boy Meets World", "You Wish", and "Teen Angel". Hart also starred in the 1999 teen romantic comedy "Drive Me Crazy".
Now: Melissa Joan Hart
Hart has kept a low profile in the past few years, with her most notable role of late coming on the sitcom television series “Melissa & Joey” which ran from 2010 to 2015. Hart has been married to musician Mark Wilkerson since 2003 and the two have three sons together.
Hart is a Christian, and in an interview, she stated that she and her family attend church every Sunday and pray every night and before every meal.
Then: Neve Campbell
Neve Campbell grabbed our attention as Julia in the teen and family drama “Party of Five”, as well as for her as Sidney Prescott in the horror film franchise “Scream”. Her roles “The Craft”, “Wild Things”, “54”, and “Three to Tango”, firmly established Campbell as one of Hollywood’s rising talents.
Now: Neve Campbell
More recently, Campbell has channeled her efforts on television shows as guest recurring characters in shows such as “House of Cards”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Mad Men”, and “Medium”. She also starred in the 2018 blockbuster “Skyscraper’.
Then: Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst acted in several hit films in the 90s before she even reached adulthood. At age twelve, Dunst gained widespread recognition as Claudia in “Interview with the Vampire”, then followed this up with roles in “Little Women”, and “Jumanji” and a recurring role on the third season of “ER”.
She finished strongly in the 90s, acting in other notable films such as “Wag the Dog”, “The Virgin Suicides”, and “Bring It On”.
Now: Kirsten Dunst
Following her casting as Mary Jane Watson in the original “Spiderman” trilogy of films, she continued to feature in well-received films before starring season two of “Fargo”, alongside her fiancé Jesse Plemons. Dunst is currently working on “The Bell Jar” which she is set to write and direct.
Then: Aaliyah
Aliyah could do it all. She was a singer, actress, and model and despite only being in her early 20s, her star was already shining brightly. He music to some was the soundtrack of the 90s, and also had two film credits to her name, “Romeo Must Die”, and “Queen of the Damned”.
Now: Aaliyah
Aaliyah passed away in a plane crash in 2001 in the Bahamas. The entertainer was aged just 22 years and already labeled the “Princess of R&B” by that time. Despite her death, her music has continued to achieve commercial success with several posthumous releases, with sales exceeding 24 to 32 million albums worldwide.
Then: Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz made her film debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy “The Mask” and immediately grabbed our attention. She was soon cast in a supporting role in “My Best Friend's Wedding”. She then appeared as the titular Mary in the 1999 hit comedy “There's Something About Mary”.
The actress showed her dramatic acting ability in films such as “Any Given Sunday”, “Being John Malkovich”, and “Vanilla Sky”.
Now: Cameron Diaz
The actress continued to go from strength to strength with roles in “Gangs of New York”, the “Charlie’s Angels” film series, “What Happens in Vegas”, “In Her Shoes”, “My Sister’s Keeper”, and more recently in “The Other Woman”, “Bad Teacher” and “Annie”. After consecutive flops, Diaz said in 2018 that she had retired from acting.
Then: Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné began her career as a child actress, landing her breakout role as Olivia Kendall on “The Cosby Show” and later Nicole Lee on “Hangin' with Mr. Cooper”. Her early film credits include roles in “The Little Rascals”, “Dr. Dolittle” and it’s sequel.
Now: Raven Symoné
As a teen she starred in the Disney channel television series “That’s So Raven”. She ventured into music, particularly as a tie-in to her roles in “That’s So Raven” and “The Cheetah Girls”. Since 2017, Raven-Symoné reprises her role as Raven Baxter on “Raven's Home” which has seen her become nominated for a Daytime Emmy.
Then: Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was a star long before the 90s. However, it was in the 90s where she really left her mark. Her first two studio albums, Whitney Houston and Whitney, both reached number one.
In 1992 Houston made her screen acting debut in the romantic thriller film “The Bodyguard” for which she covered Dolly Parton’s song “I Will Always Love You” which soon became Houston’s most famous hit. In fact, it is the best-selling single by a woman in music history.
Now: Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston passed away in 2012 aged 48 from an accidental substance overdose which led to her drowning in her bathtub. According to Guinness World Records, Houston is the most awarded female artist of all time and has sold over 200 million records worldwide.
Then: Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks began her modeling career at age 15 and became the first woman of African American descent to be featured on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue. Throughout the 90s she modeled for numerous well-established brands. In 1993 she had a recurring role on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, and made her film debut in “Higher Learning” in 1995.
Now: Tyra Banks
Nowadays Tyra Banks is a household name, having been a mainstay on television for the better part of a decade. She is the creator and host of the reality television series “America’s Next Top Model”, and has also had her own talk show “The Tyra Banks Show” from 2005 to 2010. In 2016, Banks became a mother with ex-boyfriend photographer Erik Asla, born via surrogacy.
Then: Juliette Lewis
Actress Juliette Lewis grabbed our attention after appearing in the Martin Scorsese psychological thriller film “Cape Fear”. Lewis’ performance earned her nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. She then starred in other notable films such as “What's Eating Gilbert Grape”, “Natural Born Killers”, “The Basketball Diaries”, and “From Dusk till Dawn”.
Now: Juliette Lewis
The talented actress career shows no signs of slowing down as she continues to put out films every year. Lewis launched a musical career in 2004 and as a singer and musician, leading the American rock band “Juliette and the Licks”. More recently, she has embarked on a solo career.
Then: Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a singer, songwriter, spokesperson, model, actress, and fashion designer. She was labeled the “Queen of Tejano music”, and her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century as she was one of the first artists to crossover from the Latin market to mainstream success.
Now: Selena
In a story which made international headlines, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was shot and murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, her friend and former manager of her Selena Etc. boutiques in 1995. Quintanilla-Pérez was married to her guitarist, Chris Pérez since 1992. A number of honors and tributes were erected following the singer’s death.
Then: Julia Stiles
Julia Stiles began her acting career aged 11 when she made her screen debut as Erica Dansby on the television series “Ghostwriter”. Through the 90s she landed several roles such as the lead role in “Wicked”, and later “10 Things I Hate About You” opposite Heath Ledger.
Now: Julia Stiles
After starting the 2000s strongly with starring roles in “Down to You”, “Save the Last Dance”, “The Business of Strangers”, “Mona Lisa Smile”, and “The Omen” as well as her supporting role alongside Matt Damon as Nicky Parsons in the “Bourne” film series. Since 2017, Stiles is camera assistant Preston J. Cook with whom she has a son.
Then: Stephanie Seymour
Model and actress Stephanie Seymour appeared in numerous issues of Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit Issue and on the cover of Vogue in the late 80s and early 90s. In the same period, Seymour was primarily a lingerie and hosiery model for the relatively new Victoria's Secret company in its mail-order catalogs and retail stores.
She posed for Playboy in 1991 and 1993. In 1998 Seymour she wrote Stephanie Seymour's Beauty Secrets for Dummies and was presented on the November 1999 Millennium cover of American Vogue as one of the "Modern Muses".
Now: Stephanie Seymour
Seymour has continued to model now and then, even after birthing four children. Salvatore Ferragamo's creative campaign for his fall/winter 2007/2008 collection featured both Seymour and fellow supermodel Claudia Schiffer. In 2014, Seymour was named a global spokesmodel for Estée Lauder.
She co-founded and launched the lingerie line Raven & Sparrow in 2017.
Then: Vanessa Marcil
Vanessa Marcil is best known for her television roles as Brenda Barrett on “General Hospital”, and Gina Kincaid on “Beverly Hills, 90210”. Marcil appeared in Prince’s music videos “Poorgoo”, and “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” in 1993 and 1994 respectively. She made her big screen debut in 1996’s “The Rock”.
Now: Vanessa Marcil
Vanessa Marcil laster acted as Sam Marquez on the television series “Las Vegas” which ran from 2003 to 2008. The actress appears to have found the fountain of youth, not having aged a day since the 90s.
Marcil has appeared as a guest or as recurring characters on shows such as “Spin City”, “NYDP Blue”, “Crossing Jordan”, “Lipstick Jungle”, “Without a Trace”, “Hawaii Five-O”, and several television movies. She has one son with former "Beverly Hills, 90210" castmate Brian Austin Green born in 2002.
Then: Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has been part of the film industry ever since she appeared in 1982’s in “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”. Previously she made her film debut in 1980’s “Altered States” aged just 5. Barrymore comes from the Barrymore family of actors.
After battling through a childhood marked by drug and alcohol abuse, Barrymore went onto act in several successful films in the 90s such as “Poison Ivy”, “Boys on the Side”, “Scream”, “Ever After”, “The Wedding Singer”, and “Never Been Kissed”. Also in the 90s, the actress posed nude for Playboy aged 19.
Now: Drew Barrymore
The actress appears to be settling down with her two children, and marrying and divorcing three times. She made her directorial debut with the 2009 film “Whip It”and currently stars in the Netflix series “Santa Clarita Diet”.
Then: Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder was one of the most successful actresses of the 90s. She starred in a number of iconic films after garnering critical acclaim and widespread recognition for her role as a goth teenager in 1988’s “Beetlejuice”.
Her biggest films in the 90s include “Mermaids”, “Edward Scissorhands”, “Bram Stoker's Dracula”, “The Age of Innocence”, “Little Women”, “Reality Bites”, “How to Make an American Quilt”, “Alien Resurrection”, and “Girl, Interrupted” which she executive produced.
Now: Winona Ryder
These days Winona Ryder stars as Joyce Byers in the Netflix series “Stranger Things”, for which she has received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations. Ryder’s most recent film was in 2018's "Destination Wedding" opposite Keanu Reeves.
Then: Kate Moss
Model Kate Moss was discovered in 1988 at age 14 at JFK Airport in New York City by Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Model Management. She quickly rose to fame as part of the heroin chic fashion trend which followed the “supermodel era”. She is known for her waifish figure and role in size zero fashion. Her collaborations with Calvin Klein gained her international recognition.
Now: Kate Moss
Into her 40s, Kate Moss continues to be a leading name in the fashion game, still being invited to the world’s leading fashion shows. Moss is a contributing fashion editor for British Vogue and has her own clothing range. Throughout her career she has received media scrutiny for her party lifestyle and drug use.
Then: Uma Thurman
Uma Thurman began her career as a model, and following her appearances on 1985 and 1986 covers of British Vogue, Thurman starred in Dangerous Liaisons. However, her breakthrough role came in the Quentin Tarantino directed 1994 film “Pulp Fiction” for which she was nominated for the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 1998, Thurman married her “Gattaca” co-star Ethan Hawke with whom she has a daughter. The pair later welcomed another son in 2002, but split a year later.
Now: Uma Thurman
In the early 2000s Thurman reunited with Quentin Tarantino to star in both “Kill Bill” films which brought her two additional Golden Globe Award nominations. Her other films include “Be Cool”, “The Producers”, “Prime”, “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”, and most recently “The House That Jack Built”.
Thurman has also kept busy acting in several miniseries over the years, winning a Golden Globe Award in for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for “Hysterical Blindness”.
Then: Gwyneth Paltrow
Coming from an acting family, Gwyneth Paltrow was always destined to be part of the film industry. She gained early recognition for her work in films such as “Seven”, “Emma”, “Sliding Doors”, and “A Perfect Murder”. In 1998 Paltrow won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Shakespeare in Love.
Now: Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow is equally known for her high profile celebrity relationships with actors Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. In 2003 she married Coldplay singer Chris Martin with whom she has two children, Apple and Moses. The couple divorced in 2016 calling "conscious uncoupling".
In 2018, Paltrow married “Glee” producer Brad Falchuk in a “private and small” wedding.
Then: Cindy Crawford
Supermodel Cindy Crawford was an international celebrity by the time the 90s rolled around. At one point, Forbes named her “the highest paid model on the plane”. Her celebrity status led to several film and television roles.
Throughout the 80s and 90s Crawford graced the covers of many well-known fashion magazines such as Vogue, W, People, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Allure. In 1991, the model married actor Richard Gere, before divorcing four years later. In 1998 she married fellow model and businessman Rande Gerber with whom she has two children.
Now: Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford quit full-time modeling in 2000 and now appears only occasionally in fashion magazines as well as provide celebrity endorsements to various products. These days Cindy Crawford is a popular spokesperson. Her trademark is a mole or “beauty mark” above her upper lip. Crawford’s two children, son Presley, and daughter Kaia are also models.
Then: Lacey Chabert
Lacey Chabert began her career as a child actress on television and is still best known for her role as Claudia Salinger in the television drama “Party of Five”. She is also known for voicing Eliza Thornberry in the animated series “The Wild Thornberry’s”.
Now: Lacey Chabert
These days Lacey Chabert continues to act in both film and television. Her film roles are in relatively unknown B-grade films and Hallmark Channel movies, whereas her television roles are as recurring or guest characters. The actress’s main body of work comes from her voice acting roles these days. She is also known her her leading role as Gretchen Wieners in “Mean Girls”.
Then: Claire Danes
Claire Dane received early recognition as an actress in the acclaimed 1994 teen drama series “My So-Called Life”. She made her big screen debut around the same time in “Little Women”. Her other memorable roles in the 90s include “Romeo + Juliet”, “The Rainmaker”, and “Les Misérables”.
Now: Claire Danes
These days, Claire Danes is known for her work in the drama series “Homeland” for which she was awarded two Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, two Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama.
She is married to fellow actor Hugh Dancy with whom she has two children.
Then: Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci made her film debut in 1990’s “Mermaids” aged 9, then followed this up with a breakout role as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” as well as its sequel. Her other films include “Casper”, “Now and Then”, “The Ice Storm”, and “Sleepy Hollow”. She successfully went from child star, to teen idol seamlessly.
Now: Christina Ricci
Beginning in the 2000s, Ricci has focused her efforts in smaller, independent film projects. Her work includes some television roles such as “Ally McBeal”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Pan Am” and more recently she has worked as a producer on series such as “The Lizzie Borden Chronicles”, and “Z: The Beginning of Everything” in which she also starred.
Ricci is married to dolly grip James Heerdegen since 2013 with whom she has a son.
Then: Jennifer Aniston
The daughter of actor John Aniston and actress Nancy Down, Jennifer Aniston was likely to follow in her parents’ footsteps. She gained worldwide fame for portraying Rachel Green to the highly popular sitcom “Friends” from 1994 to 2004 for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Anniston was also married to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005, whom she met in 1998.
Now: Jennifer Aniston
Since “Friends” Jennifer Aniston has worked mainly in film and has starred in several notable comedies such as “Bruce Almighty”, “The Break-Up”, “Marley & Me”, “Just Go with It”, “Horrible Bosses”, and “We’re the Millers”. Each of these movies grossed over $200 million worldwide box office receipts.
Aniston married actor Justin Theroux in 2015, however, they announced they had separated at the end of 2017.
Then: Amanda Bearse
Actress Amanda Bearse is best known for her role as the neighbor Marcy Rhoades/D’Arcy to the Bundy family on the sitcom “Married... with Children” which aired from 1987 to 1997. In the 90s, Bearse also appeared in films such as “The Doom Generation” and “Here Come the Munsters”.
Now: Amanda Bearse
Bearse began directing while working on “Married... with Children”. She directed a total of 31 episodes of the popular sitcom. Later she directed episodes on other well-known shows and mostly works behind the camera these days. Bearse has been an open lesbian since 1993 and married her partner Carrie Schenken in 2010.
Then: Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson was one of the most iconic celebrities of the 90s. She started as a model after being named Playmate of the Month for Playboy in 1990 and was soon a recurring character on the television series “Home Improvement”. Later she starred in “Baywatch” and as well as “V.I.P.”.
Anderson also appeared in several films, mostly big on action and low on plots, such as “Raw Justice”, and “Barb Wire”.
Now: Pamela Anderson
These days, Pamela Anderson keeps a low profile for the most part, although she is a vocal advocate for PETA and other animal rights groups, being a vegan herself. The model had become a vegetarian in her early teens after witnessing her father cleaning an animal he had hunted. She recently made a cameo appearance in the action comedy film “Baywatch”.
Then: Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky probably had no idea how much her life would change when she got a job as a White House intern. Then-President Bill Clinton admitted to having what he dubbed an “inappropriate relationship” with the young woman while she worked at the Oval Office in 1995-1996.
The affair and Clinton’s subsequent impeachment led to Lewinsky gaining international celebrity status where she engaged in a variety of ventures such as releasing a line of handbags, becoming an advertising spokesperson and working as a television personality.
Now: Monica Lewinsky
For years Lewinsky shunned the spotlight, however, in 2014 she returned as a social activist against cyberbullying, something she suffered from following the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal. She also became a regular contributor to Vanity Fair which stated, “ contribute to their website on an ongoing basis, on the lookout for relevant topics of interest”.
Then: Teri Weigel
Teri Weigel began her modeling career as a teenager and got her big breakthrough in 1985 when she made the cover of Playboy in November 1985, later being named Playboy Playmate for April the following year.
Weigel had made minor appearances on television and in films, particularly on the sitcom “Married… with Children”. She became the second Playmate to also appear in Penthouse magazine and later worked at the Bunny ranch Nevada Brothel for a time until September 1998.
Now: Teri Weigel
With Weigel and her husband struggling for money, she ventured into making adult movies. In order to enhance her prospects in the industry, Weigel underwent surgery to enlarge her breasts. After becoming the first Playboy Playmate to cross over into porn, the publisher terminated their relationship due to the company’s policy not to employ any Playmate who does porn.
Then: Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Bleeth became popular in the 90s for her role as Caroline Holden in the long-running series “Baywatch”. Previously she came to attention for playing LeeAnn Demerest on the soap opera “One Life to Live”. Bleeth has also been a featured actress on five series as well as guest starred in other shows such as “Nash Bridges”.
Now: Yasmine Bleeth
In 2000, Yasmine Bleeth starred in the short-live television series “Titans”. In 2003, Bleeth featured in the television movie “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding”. She married her husband, strip club owner, Paul Cerrito in 2002 after meeting him a rehabilitation clinic while dealing with her cocaine addiction.
Then: Tia Carrere
Actress, singer and model, Tia Carrere got her big break in acting after landing a spot as a regular on the daytime soap opera “General Hospital”. She later played Cassandra Wong in the cult-classic comedy “Wayne’s World” films, as well as Juno Skinner in “True Lies”.
Now: Tia Carrere
Tia Carrere played the main character Sydney Fox in the television series “Relic Hunter” which ran for three seasons from 1999 to 2002. Since the new millennium, she has worked mostly in voice acting, most notably voicing Nani in the “Lilo & Stitch” animated series and films as well as Queen Tyr'ahnee - The Martian Queen in “Duck Dodgers”.
Carrere has also acted in several direct-to-video films and participated in the second season of “Dancing with the Stars” as well as the fifth season of “The Celebrity Apprentice”.
Then: Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker will always be Carrie Bradshaw from the television series “Sex and the City” to most people. She won two Emmy Awards for the show: one as producer and another for lead actress. She also won four Golden Globe awards and three Screen Actors Guild awards. Despite starring in several films in the 90s, her big breakthrough came with the said television show.
Now: Sarah Jessica Parker
Since the show wrapped up in 2004, Parker reprised her role in the two “Sex and the City” films, as well as starred in other notable films such as “Family Stone”, “Failure to Launch”, and “Did You Hear About the Morgans”. Parker has been married to actor Matthew Broderick since 1997, and the couple have three children together.
Then: Calista Flockhart
Calista Flockhart is best known for starring as the title character in the legal comedy-drama series “Ally McBeal” which ran from 1997 to 2002. She also starred in the 1996 film “The Birdcage”, as well as the romantic comedy film “A Midsummer Night's Dream”, and the drama film “Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her”.
Now: Calista Flockhart
In the 2000s, Calista Flockhart played Kitty Walker in the drama series Brothers & Sisters from 2006 to 2011, and from 2015-2017 she played Cat Grant in the superhero drama series “Supergirl”. Flockhart married actor Harrison Ford, 23 years her senior, in 2010, after meeting him in 2002.
Then: Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley only got her first modeling job at the ripe age of 29 thanks to cosmetics company Estée Lauder. Since 1995 Hurley has been the company’s representative and model for their various products. She rose to the media’s attention as the girlfriend of actor Hugh Grant from 1987 to 2000.
Accompanying the actor to one of his film's premiere, Hurley wore a plunging black Versace dress held together with gold safety pins, which gained her instant media attention. At the time, The Guardian wrote that Hurley was "then known as 'Hugh Grant's girlfriend,' now known as 'Hugh Grant's former girlfriend,'".
However, she began making a name for herself after starring in the films “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery”, “My Favorite Martian”, “Serving Sara”, and “Bedazzled”.
Now: Elizabeth Hurley
Liz Hurley owns an eponymous beachwear line which she frequently advertises on her Instagram page while showing off her stunning figure. She married Indian textile heir Arun Nayar in 2007 but divorced in 2011 citing “unreasonable behavior”. She is the mother to one son, Damian, whom he had with American businessman Steve Bing during a brief non-exclusive relationship.
Then: Minnie Driver
Minnie Driver starred in several well-known movies in the 90s such as “Sleepers”, “Big Night”, “Grosse Pointe Blank”, and “Good Will Hunting” for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Now: Minnie Driver
In the 2000s Minnie Driver acted in the big-budget film “The Phantom of the Opera”, as well as “Ella Enchanted”, “Conviction”, “Barney’s Version”, and “Beyond the Lights”. Driver also received Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for her work in the television series “The Riches”. She currently stars in the television series “About a Boy”.
Driver is the mother to one son from a relationship with television writer and producer Timothy J. Lea.
Then: Denise Richards
Denise Richards transitioned from fashion model to actress effortlessly, landing roles in several films in the late 90s and early 2000s such as “Starship Troopers”, “Wild Things”, “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, “The World Is Not Enough” as Bond girl Christmas Jones, “Valentine”, and “Undercover Brother”.
Before her big screen success, Richards made guest appearances in television shows such as “Saved by the Bell”, “Married… with Children”, “Beverly Hills, 90210”, “Seinfeld”, and “Melrose Place”.
Now: Denise Richards
From 2002 to 2006, Denise Richards was married to actor Charlie Sheen with whom she has two children. She is still on good terms with the actor, often spending time with the children. Richards has continued to act through the years but in smaller and lesser-known productions.
In 2018, Richards married Aaron Phypers and currently stars in the reality television show “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”.
Then: Anna Chlumsky
Anna Chlumsky began her career as a child actress and remains best known playing the lead role in “My Girl” as well as its sequel. She also acted in “Trading Mom”, “Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain” as well as other television films and series.
In 1999 Chlumsky took a hiatus from acting to study at college, later graduating with a BA in International Studies. Later she worked as a fact checker and later as an editorial assistant.
Now: Anna Chlumsky
Chlumsky found her work outside of acting unsatisfying so decided to return to the profession. She then the Atlantic Acting School in Manhattan to receive formal training. She made her return to acting in 2006, guest starring on “Law & Order”, then on “30 Rock” as well as “Cupid”. Chlumsky also starred in an Off Broadway production, as well as in the several lesser known films.
Since 2012, Chlumsky has played Amy Brookheimer, aide to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's character in HBO's “Veep”. She has also made appearances in other well known television shows in this time.
Then: Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is nicknamed the “Songbird Supreme” by Guinness World Records. Her self-titled debut album in 1990 spawned four number-one singles. Carey's follow up albums proved equally successful. Her song “One Sweet Day” with R&B group Boyz II Men became the longest-running U.S. number-one single in history with a total of 16 weeks.
Carey was named the most successful artist of the 19990s in the United States by Billboard, and the world’s best -selling recording artist of the 1990s by World Music Awards. Carey also married and divorced Tommy Mottola in the 90s.
Now: Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey married entertainer Nick Cannon in 2008 and gave birth to the couple’s twins in 2011. By 2014 the couple had separated, however, and their divorce was finalized in 2016. Carey also had a supporting role in the film “Precious” in 2009.
Over the years, Carey has continued to roll out hit after hit and has sold over 200 million records to date along with a record 18 number-one singles in the US.
Then: Julia Louis- Dreyfus
Julia Louis- Dreyfus became a household name from in the 80s and 90s and is best known for her “Seinfeld” as Elaine Benes She first got her big breakthrough on “Saturday Night Live”, from 1982-1985. “Seinfeld” of course has been known to be one of the most critically and commercially successful sitcoms of all time.
Despite her success on television, the actress was never able to take her talents to the big screen.
Now: Julia Louis- Dreyfus
Louis-Dreyfus is one of the most awarded actors in television history, winning more Emmy Awards and more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other performer. Apart from her work on “Seinfeld”, she has also starred on the successful shows “The New Adventures of Old Christine”, and “Veep”. Her most notable film credit was in 2013’s “Enough Said”.
She has been married to her Saturday Night Live co-star Brad Hall since 1987, having met while the two attended Northwestern University. The couple are parents to two sons.
Then: Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson is best-known known for her role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the long-running series The X-Files. Anderson originally began her career on stage being part of various productions including “Absent Friends” in 1991 which she won a Theatre World Award for Best Newcomer.
Now: Gillian Anderson
When the X-Files ended in 2002, Anderson moved back to London where she previously lived. She returned to the stage and started appearing in films such as “The Last King of Scotland”, “The X-Files: I Want to Believe”, “How to Lose Friends & Alienate People”, “Johnny English Reborn”, and “The Spy Who Dumped Me”. She has also worked on several television miniseries.
Then: Rachael Leigh Cook
Rachael Leigh Cook began her acting career aged 7 and was featured in a nationwide advertisements for Target as well as on the boxes of Milk-Bone dog biscuits. Her film debut came in 1995’s “The Baby-Sitters Club”. Her breakout role came in 1999’s “She’s All That” which remains her most financially successful film.
Now: Rachael Leigh Cook
In 2000 Cook starred opposite Elijah Wood in the well-received film “The Bumblebee Flies Anyway”. In 2001, she starred in “Josie and the Pussycats” which failed at the box-office. She is married to New Zealand actor Daniel Gillies since 2004 with whom she has two children together.
In the past decade, Cook has continued to appear in other films which have been mostly direct-to-video-on-demand. Her small screen credits have likewise come mostly in television films as well as in shows such as “Psych”, “Perception”, and various voice acting roles.
Then: Mayim Bialik
In the 90s Mayim Bialik starred in the television sitcom “Blossom” where she played the titular character. It ran for five seasons with 114 episodes in all. In the show, Bialik plays Blossom Russo, a teenager living with her father and two elder brothers. Bialik also starred in the 1994 Woody Allen made-for-television comedy film “Don't Drink the Water”.
Now: Mayim Bialik
A real-life neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik is most famous for her role as Amy Farrah Fowler on the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” for which she has won a Critics’ Choice Television Award twice. The role has also earned her four Emmy nominations. Mayim married Michael Stone in 2003 but divorced in 2012.
During their marriage the couple welcomed two sons. Bialik is a self-described “Modern Orthodox Jew”.
Then: Olsen Twins
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, commonly referred to as the Olsen twins collectively began their career as child actresses in the late 80s. Due to child labor laws, which set strict limits on how long a child actor may work, the two sisters took turns playing the role of Michelle Tanner on the sitcom “Full House”.
Throughout the 90s, the two acted in several films together, mostly made-for-television. They also acted in short-lived television shows following the end of “Full House”.
Now: Olsen Twins
The twins last film appearance together came in 2004, since which time they have focused exclusively on their career as fashion designers. In March 2012, both Mary-Kate and Ashley officially indicated their intent to retire as actresses in order to focus on their careers in the fashion industry.
Mary-Kate married Olivier Sarkozy. In 2015 who is 17 years her senior. He is the half-brother of former France President Nicolas Sarkozy. The twins are a regular presence at major fashion shows. The two are members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
Then: Courteney Cox
Courteney Cox will always be remembered as Monica Geller on the NBC sitcom “Friends” which ran for 10 seasons beginning in 1994 and ending in 2004. She also starred in the “Scream” film series as Gale Weathers. Cox began her film career in the late 80s appearing in several television shows and films.
Now: Courteney Cox
After “Friends”, Courteney Cox starred in the television show “Cougar Town” which ran for six seasons airing 102 episodes in all. Coz was married to her “Scream” co-star David Arquette from 1999 to 2013 and has one daughter with the actor whose godmother is “Friends” co-star and real-life close friend, Jennifer Aniston.
Then: Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera first appeared in “The Mickey Mouse Club” in her early years and in 1998 recorded the song “Reflection” for the Disney film “Mulan”. In her early years she was labeled the “Pop Princess” particularly after the release of her first album which spawned the hits “Genie in a Bottle”, “What a Girl Wants”, and “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”.
Now: Christina Aguilera
Aguilera soon shed her good girl image following the release of her follow up albums in the early 2000s. Apart from music Aguilera has starred in the 2010 film “Burlesque” and has been featured as a coach on six seasons of the reality competition television series “The Voice” since 2011.
Then: Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson has been called the most famous adult entertainment performer and “The Queen of Porn” and began acting in erotic videos in 1993 having previously worked as a stripper and glamor model. In total she won more than 35 adult-video awards. In 2000 she founded the adult-entertainment company ClubJenna. She crossed over into mainstream movies, having a minor role in the 1997 film “Private Parts”.
Now: Jenna Jameson
Jameson’s mainstream appearances continued into the 2000s particularly in television. Playboy TV hosted “Jenna's American Sex Star” reality show, in which aspiring porn stars competed for a ClubJenna contract, and her 2004 autobiography “How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale” spent six weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list.
In 2008, Jameson announced her retirement from pornography stating she would never return to the industry. Despite her statement, she has worked as a webcam model since 2013. In 2016, Jameson converted to Judaism in order to marry her now-husband, Israeli Lior Bitton.
Then: Sarah Chalke
Sarah Chalke has been a mainstay on television shows since her role as second Rebecca "Becky" Conner and Andrea on the ABC sitcom Roseanne. Her other 90s appearances were in relatively unknown television films. From 1999-2000 Chalke also played Gloria Hobson on the short-lived television show “Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy”.
Now: Sarah Chalke
These days Sarah Chalke is best known for portraying Dr. Elliot Reid on the NBC/ABC comedy series “Scrubs” as well as the recurring character Stella Zinman on the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother”. Chalke also had a recurring role on the sitcom “Cougar Town”.
Her recent roles have all mostly guest roles on television, although she also voices Beth Smith in the popular adult animated science fiction sitcom “Rick and Morty”.
Then: Karen McDougal
Karen McDougal was Playboy’s Playmate of the Month in December 1997 and Playmate of the Year the following year. Prior to this, McDougal taught pre-kindergarten before winning a swimwear competition which launched her career as a model. She was the first woman to appear on the cover of Men’s Fitness magazine.
Now: Karen McDougal
McDougal began extending her career by becoming a successful fitness model and appeared in several fitness magazines in the 2000s. She has also continued to work with Playboy over the years. McDougal has also appeared in small appearances on television and film over the years.
Then: Tiffani Amber Thiessen
In the 90s, Tiffany Amber Thiessen first caught the audience’s attention as Kelly Kapowski on sitcom “Saved by the Bell”. Later in the decade she starred as Valerie Malone on “Beverly Hills, 90210”. Thiessen also featured in several television films throughout the decade as well as made guest appearances on other shows.
Now: Tiffani Amber Thiessen
In the 2000s, Thiessen a starred had recurring roles on television shows such as “Two Guys and a Girl:”, “Just Shoot Me!”, “What About Brian” and “Good Morning Miami”. Thiessen starred in the short-lived action/crime drama series “Fastlane”. Later, Thiessen starred on the popular series “White Collar” from 2009 to 2014.
Currently, Thiessen stars on the Netflix original sitcom “Alexa & Katie”. She previously hosted the Cooking Channel show "Dinner at Tiffani's". The actress is married to actor Brady Smith since 2005 with whom she has two children.
Then: Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali is still best known for her role as Ashley Banks on the sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” which ran from 1990 to 1996. The is popular for launching the show’s star, Will Smith’s acting career and remains an icon of popular culture. Throughout the 90s, Ali appeared as a guest on other television shows as well as lesser known movies.
Now: Tatyana Ali
Following the conclusion of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, Tatyana Ali ventured into music, releasing the album “Kiss The Sky” which was certified gold. Mostly though, Ali has focused on her acting career. Her most notable credits include a recurring role on “The Young and the Restless” from 2007-2013, “Love That Girl!”, as well as lesser known films.
Ali is engaged to Professor of English, Vaughn Rasberry, whom she met on dating website eHarmony. The two married in 2016 and have one son.
Then: Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless portrayed the title character on the fantasy television series “Xena: Warrior Princess” which was filmed in her native New Zealand. The series ran from 1995 to 2001 and encompassed 134 episodes in all.
Now: Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless’ has continued to mostly feature in television with her most notable acting credits being “D'Anna Biers” on Battlestar Galactica from 2005 to 2009, Starz “Spartacus” series of shows from 2010 to 2012, and Ruby Knowby on “Ash vs. Evil Dead” from 2015 to 2018.
Lawless is married to “Xena” executive producer, Pacific Renaissance Pictures CEO Robert G. "Rob" Tapert since 1998 with whom she has two sons. Previously she was married to Garth Lawless from 1998 to 1995 after she became pregnant with his daughter.
Then: Elizabeth Berkley
Elizabeth Berkley remains best known for her role as Jessie Spano in the television sitcom “Saved by the Bell” from 1989 to 1993. After which, she appeared in the controversial 1995 film “Showgirls”. The film garnered significant controversy and hype surrounding due to the amount of sex and nudity which preceded the film’s release.
Berkley also had roles in smaller productions and guest appearances on other shows in the 90s.
Now: Elizabeth Berkley
