Do You Remember These 90s Celebrities? Here’s What They’re Doing Now

Published on August 12, 2021
Even though the 90s doesn’t seem that far away, 30 years have already passed since the decade that brought us VHS tapes, CDs, and cordless phones. Friends and Seinfield were on our TVs while grunge music was the rage. The elusive ‘internet’ was first introduced and we saw new stars rise to fame only to disappear a decade later. Have you ever wondered what these celebrities are getting up to nowadays? Here are some of the 90s stars you probably forgot about and what they are doing now. Let’s dive in!

Tiffani Thiessen Then

After starring in the TV show Saved by the Bell, Tiffany Thiessen quickly became an overnight teen heartthrob. Along with playing Kelly Kapowski in Saved by the Bell, she also starred in Beverly Hills, 90210 as Valerie Malone.

Tiffani Thiessen Then

Tiffani Thiessen Then

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After her career in the 90s, Tiffany didn’t shy away from the camera. She has starred in supporting roles on TV shows like White Collar, What About Brian, and Fastlane. She was also on the Netflix show Alexa & Katie.

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Tiffani Thiessen Now

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Elizabeth Hurley Then

Starting her career as an Estee Lauder spokeswoman, Elizabeth Hurley gained fame when she was romantically linked to Hugh Grant. After this, she went on to star in films like Bedazzled and Austin Powers.

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Elizabeth Hurley Now

Although Elizabeth hasn’t appeared in many major films since the 1990s, she had an appearance on Gossip Girl. Elizabeth currently stars in the lead role on The Royals and continues her modeling career. She has also been linked to other famous actors.

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Elizabeth Hurley Now

Elizabeth Hurley Now

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Erika Eleniak Then

First rising to prominence as a child star with her role in the incredibly successful film E.T, Erika began a modeling career. She went on to become the July 1989 Playboy centerfold model and starred in Baywatch.

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Erika Eleniak Then

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Erika Eleniak Now

From 1989 to 1992, Erika played Shauni McClain. After this, she starred in films like Chasers and Under Siege. Nowadays, she can be found in less successful films and TV shows. However, Erika likes spending more time with her family.

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Erika Eleniak Now

Erika Eleniak Now

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Debbe Dunning Then

Debbe Dunning might be best known for playing the ‘Tool Time’ girl, Heidi Keppert on the sitcom Home Improvement. Debbe played the ‘Tool Time’ girl from 1993 to 1999 despite Pamela Anderson being labeled as the most famous ‘Tool Time’ girl.

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Debbe Dunning Then

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Debbe Dunning Now

Now, Debbe’s best-known role is on Home Improvement. However, she still appears in supporting roles and has for various years. Her TV show and film credits span from 1988 to 2006.

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Debbe Dunning Now

Debbe Dunning Now

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Brandy Norwood Then

Brandy Norwood is best known by her first name. She was one of the biggest celebrities in the 1990s and released an album in 1993 that went on to sell more than 6 million copies across the globe.

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Brandy Norwood Then

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Brandy Norwood Now

Brandy continued releasing more music in the 1990s and early 2000s. However, she had a brief hiatus and came back in 2012 with an album that didn’t perform too well. Her latest album was released in June 2020.

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Brand Norwood Now

Brandy Norwood Now

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Then

It was impossible to speak about celebrities without talking about Sarah Michelle Gellar in the 1990s. She’s best known for playing Buffy in the popular show Buffy the Vampire Slayer and went on to earn a Daytime Emmy Award for starring in All My Children.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Then

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Now

Sarah’s career certainly slowed down once Buffy the Vampire Slayer wrapped up in 2003. However, she did appear in various films throughout the 2000s, including the live-action version of Scooby-Doo. Now she has a business creating meal kits for kids.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Now

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Christina Applegate Then

Christina Applegate was a teen heartthrob for many boys when she starred in the sitcom Married… With Children. She then went on to star as Veronica Corningstone alongside Will Ferrell in the hit film Anchorman.

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Christina Applegate Now

You might also recognize Christina from her appearance as Rachel’s sister, Amy Green, in the popular sitcom Friends. After this, she received the starring role in Samantha Who and has appeared in films like the Anchorman sequel, Hall Pass, and Bad Moms.

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Christina Applegate Now

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Alyssa Milano Then

Alyssa Milano started her acting career at the mere age of 7. She became popular for appearing on the hit TV show Who’s the Boss. Later, she was seen in Charmed between 1998 and 2006.

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Alyssa Milano Now

Alyssa still appears in acting roles, but she spends most of her time working as an activist. Her work typically involves helping causes that she feels deeply for. Alyssa also contracted COVID-19 during the pandemic but has recovered.

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Alyssa Milano Now

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Then

Starting her career on Disney Channel, Jennifer Love Hewitt first appeared in commercials before landing her role on Kids Incorporated. From here, she gained recognition in Party of Five and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Then

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Now

Since the 1990s, Jennifer Love Hewitt has had many appearances in TV shows and films. She starred in Heartbreakers, Garfield, and Tropic Thunder. Jennifer also appeared in TV shows like 9-1-1 and Ghost Whisperer.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Now

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Lori Loughlin Then

After appearing on the hit family sitcom Full House as Aunt Becky, Lori Loughlin became a household name. She wasn’t the only one, as the sitcom also launched the careers of John Stamos, the Olsen Twins, and Bob Saget.

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Lori Loughlin Then

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Lori Loughlin Now

After her role as Aunt Becky, she starred in 90210, which was the reboot of the original TV series. From here, she reprised her role in the Netflix reboot of Full House called Fuller House. However, Lori faced prison time and lost all her roles when she was linked to the nationwide college entrance scandal.

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Lori Loughlin Now

Lori Loughlin Now

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Fran Drescher Then

After appearing as Fran Fine on the TV show The Nanny, Fran Drescher stole people’s hearts. She then continued her acting career by starring in successful films like This is the Spinal Tap and Saturday Night Fever.

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Fran Drescher Then

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Fran Drescher Now

Once Fran shot to fame with her role in The Nanny, she continued starring in similar roles in sitcoms like Happily Divorced and Living with Fran. She even had many roles on Broadway and did voice work in Hotel Transylvania.

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Fran Drescher Now

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Heather Locklear Then

Heather Locklear started her commercial acting and modeling career when she was a student at UCLA. After this, she landed a regular role on the TV show called T.J Hooker. Heather later appeared in Spin City and Melrose Place.

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Heather Locklear Now

After starring in Spin City, Locklear went on to score two Golden Globe nominations. However, her career took a slower pace in 2002 when the show was canceled. Nonetheless, you can see her in shows like Franklin & Bash and Hot in Cleveland.

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Heather Locklear Now

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Eliza Dushku Then

First rising to prominence in the 1990s, Eliza Dushku starred in the hit TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She continued her role in the show when the spinoff sitcom was released called Angel. Bring It On is another show she can be seen in.

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Eliza Dushku Then

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Although her acting career took off in the 1990s, it slowed down quite a bit in the years that followed. Nonetheless, Eliza had several supporting roles and had voice-over parts in video games like Saints Row 2 and Fight Night Champion.

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Eliza Dushku Now

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Melissa Joan Hart Then

Best known for starring as the lead in two hit children’s TV shows called Sabrina and the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains it All, Melissa was one of the biggest teen stars of the 1990s. What has happened since?

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After the 1990s, Melissa’s career slowed down quite a bit. However, she starred alongside fellow teen heartthrob, Joey Lawrence in the TV show Melissa & Joey. It lasted between 2010 and 2015.

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Melissa Joan Hart Now

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Tyra Banks Then

As a supermodel in the 1990s, Tyra Banks rose to prominence in the fashion industry. Since then, she has become one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Tyra was the first African-American woman ever to be on the covers of Sports Illustrated and GQ.

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Tyra Banks Now

Tyra has since starred in the hit reality show called America’s Next Top Model. It has been running for more than 20 seasons. Her book titled Modelland also went on to become a New York Times bestseller.  

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Tyra Banks Now

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Alicia Silverstone Then

Most people know Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz from the hit film Clueless. However, before landing this role, she also had an appearance in the film The Crush and was in two of Aerosmith’s music videos.

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Alicia Silverstone Now

Since her massive rise to stardom in the 1990s, she has maintained a pretty low-key lifestyle. However, she played herself in the comedy film Tropic Thunder and also appeared in the Netflix series called The Babysitters Club.

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Alicia Silverstone Now

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Denise Richards Then

An established actor in the industry, Denise Richards has a three-decade-long career. She first appeared in movies like Wild Things and Starship Troopers. Denise was even a Bond girl in The World Is Not Enough, as Christmas Jones.

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Denise Richards Now

Steadily appearing in films throughout the years, Denise Richards has starred in Madea’s Witness Protection, Scary Movie 3, and appeared in the sitcom named Blue Mountain State. She is now part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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Denise Richards Now

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Tia Carrere Then

Tia Carrere rose to fame after appearing on the hit soap opera General Hospital. She was cast as Jade Soong Chung and appeared in this show for more than 3 years. Tia then went on to star as Mike Myer’s love interest in Wayne’s World.

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Tia Carrere Then

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Tia Carrere Now

After rising to fame as an actor, she explored the world of modeling and was featured in the January 2003 Playboy issue. Tia has also done some voice work on Duck Dodgers and Lilo & Stitch. She was also on The Celebrity Apprentice.

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Tia Carrere Now

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Mariah Carey Then

As one of the most successful singers of all time, Mariah Carey is well-known for her massive hits ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You,’ ‘Without You,’ ‘Hero,’ and ‘Always Be My Baby.’ She rose to prominence in the 1990s.

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Mariah Carey Then

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Mariah Carey Now

Mariah is known for her exceptional five-octave voice range and remains a famous public figure. However, she hasn’t achieved the same level of fame as she did in the 1990s. Since then, she has only released one commercially successful album.

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Mariah Carey Now

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Eva LaRue Then

Best known for her famous line ‘Smile, you’re on Candid Camera’ while co-hosting Candid Camera, she was a prominent figure in the 1990s. However, Eva also appeared in the popular soap opera called All My Children.

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Eva LaRue Then

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Eva LaRue Now

From 1993 to 1998, Eva starred on All My Children. She later reprised the role on two occasions, first in 2002 to 2005 and a second time from 2010 until 2011. More recently, she appeared on CSI: Miami.

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Eva LaRue Now

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Shannon Elizabeth Then

Shannon is best known as Nadia in the film franchise American Pie. After starring in these successful films, she appeared in various movies like Tomcats, Scary Movie, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

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Shannon Elizabeth Now

After receiving immense fame in the 1990s, Shannon has gone on to appear in guest spots on numerous TV shows and has starred in some films. However, she focuses on activism and runs an animal rescue in South Africa called Animal Adventures.

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Shannon Elizabeth Now

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Demi Moore Then

Starting her acting career with a role in General Hospital, Demi Moore is more known as a member of the 1980s Hollywood ‘Brat Pack.’ She appeared in About Last Night, St. Elmo’s Fire, and Blame It on Rio.

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Demi Moore Now

Demi continued to be successful in films with her roles in A Few Good Men, Indecent Proposal, and Ghost. She has also had three high-profile marriages with Freddy Moore, Bruce Willis, and Ashton Kutcher.

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Demi Moore Now

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Stacey Dash Then

Before landing her hit role in Clueless, Stacey Dash appeared in numerous small TV show roles. She played Dionne Marie Davenport in Clueless who was a high schooler even though Stacey was 28 years old at the time.

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Once Clueless wrapped up, Stacey appeared in several films and had a feature in a reality show called Celebrity Circus. She also had a role in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Later appearing as a Fox News contributor, Stacey turned to politics.

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Stacey Dash Now

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Britney Spears Then

Britney Spears took over the world in the 1990s. She was the ‘Princess of Pop,’ had two bestselling albums, and was acknowledged as the bestselling teenage artist of all time, surpassing Michael Jackson.

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This fame appeared to be too much for the young starlet, as she had a breakdown in the middle of her career. Britney was also placed under a conservatorship that has sparked public outrage with the movement ‘Free Britney.’

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Britney Spears Now

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Cindy Crawford Then

At only 17 years old, Cindy Crawford went on to win the Elite Model Management award for ‘Look of the Year,’ which launched her career as a supermodel. From here, she moved to New York City and became one of the most successful models of all time.

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Cindy Crawford Now

After officially retiring from modeling in 2000, Cindy launched a line of cosmetics known as Meaningful Beauty. She made her return to modeling in 2011 appearing in print with her daughter, Kaia Gerber, who is also a model.

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Cindy Crawford Now

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Yasmine Bleeth Then

Only 10 months old when appearing in a baby shampoo ad, Yasmine rapidly became a household name when she was cast in the hit TV show Baywatch. Her role as Caroline Holden helped her gain massive fame.

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Yasmine Bleeth Then

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Yasmine later went on to use her fame from Baywatch to launch her swimwear collection. She has appeared in other movies and TV shows since but has struggled with substance abuse. She later met her husband while in rehab.

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Yasmine Bleeth Now

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Carmen Electra Then

Once Carmen met Prince, she started her music career. After releasing her album that was produced by Prince, she began modeling and had a breakout acting role when she played Lani McKenzie in Baywatch.

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Carmen Electra Now

After her appearance in Baywatch, Carmen went on to star in films like Starsky & Hutch and the Scary Movie franchise. She has also had a few high-profile relationships with rock star Dave Navarro and basketball star Dennis Rodman.

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Carmen Electra Now

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Pamela Anderson Then

Beginning her career as an actor and model, Pamela Anderson was Playmate of the Month in the Playboy February 1990 issue. This exposure led her to land many roles in shows like Baywatch and Home Improvement.

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Pamela Anderson Now

In recent years, Pamela has starred in numerous reality shows like Dancing on Ice, VIP Brother, and Dancing with the Stars. She is also involved in activism and advocates for animal rights while promoting a vegan lifestyle.

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Pamela Anderson Now

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Marisa Tomei Then

Marisa Tomei was cast in TV shows like A Different World and As the World Turns. After this, she rose to fame in My Cousin Vinny as Mona Lisa Veto. It was for this role she earned an Academy Award.

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Marisa Tomei Now

After receiving success on My Cousin Vinny, she was seen in various films like Wild Hogs and Anger Management. Marisa also went on to play the role of Aunt May in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Marisa Tomei Now

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Jenny McCarthy Then

After being offered $20,000 to appear on the October 1993 issue of Playboy, Jenny McCarthy started her career. From here, she became Playmate of the Month. Jenny then went on to become a TV host on MTV and Playboy TV.

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Jenny McCarthy Now

Jenny appeared in films Santa Baby, Diamonds, BASEketball, and Scream 3. Jenny is now a judge on The Mask Singer, which is a musical competition. She is also known for her ‘alternative medical’ approaches.

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