This Is What Your Favorite Celebrities From The 90’s Are Up To These Days

Published on January 18, 2023
While we might think of the 1990’s as being quite recent, the fact is that over 30 years have passed since the decade that saw dramatic breakthroughs in technology that shaped the way we live our lives. Let’s harken back to the days of CD’s, cordless landline phones, and VHS tapes. The Internet was a new, strange concept that had yet to take over the world. We watched Seinfeld and Friends and rocked out to grunge. So where are all of our favorite stars of that day now?

Tiffani Thiessen – Then

Tiffani Thiessen stole many a heart as Kelly Kapowski on the hit TV show Saved By the Bell. Thiessen later went on to play Valerie Malone on another huge TV show, Beverly Hills 90210.

Tiffani Thiessen Then

Tiffani Thiessen Then

Tiffani Thiessen – Now

Thiessen continued to act and has had many supporting roles on shows like Fastlane, White Collar, and What About Brian. She starred on two seasons of Netflix original series Alexa & Katie.

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Tiffani Thiessen Now

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Elizabeth Hurley – Then

Elizabeth Hurley first became known when she worked as an Estee Lauder spokeswoman but her relationship with Hugh Grant really made her a mainstay. She then appeared in hugely successful films like Bedazzled and Austin Powers.

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Elizabeth Hurley – Now

Although Hurley and Grant eventually broke up, they remained friends. She has not had any major film roles but she has appeared in TV shows like Gossip Girl and has a lead role in The Royals. Hurley is also still modeling.

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Elizabeth Hurley Now

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Erika Eleniak – Then

Erika Eleniak first became well known as a child star when she appeared in a small role in E.T. Extra Terrestrial. When she grew up, she began modeling and was the July 1989 centerfold model in Playboy magazine. After that, she landed her biggest role on hit TV show Baywatch.

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Erika Eleniak Then

Erika Eleniak Then

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Erika Eleniak – Now

Eleniak’s role playing Shauni McClain on Baywatch lasted from 1989 through 1992. After the show, she went on to star in movies like Chasers and Under Siege. Her most recent film roles have been in direct to TV movies.

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Erika Eleniak Now

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Debbe Dunning – Then

Debbe Dunning starred on sitcom Home Improvement as Heidi Keppert, the “Tool Time” girl. While Pamela Anderson would take over the role and was arguably the most famous “Tool Time” girl, Dunning played Keppert from 1993 until 1999.

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Debbe Dunning – Now

While Dunning’s role as Keppert is definitely still her best known role, she has had several supporting roles throughout the years following her time on Home Improvement. She has been active in the industry from 1988 until 2006 in several TV shows and movies.

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Debbe Dunning Now

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Brandy Norwood – Then

Brandy Norwood, who is better known by just her first name, was one of the biggest stars during the 90’s. The album she released in 1993 became quite successful, selling more than 6 millions copies around the globe. She also played the title role of the hit sitcom Moesha.

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Brandy Norwood Then

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Brandy Norwood – Now

Brandy continued pursuing her career in music even past the 90’s and into the 2000’s. She took a brake and had a hiatus for several years until releasing another album in 2012. Unfortunately, that album did not do well. She released another album in June 2020.

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Brandy Norwood Now

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Sarah Michelle Gellar – Then

Sarah Michelle Gellar took over the TV scene in the 90’s as the main character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Before her time on Buffy, her role on All My Children actually already eared her a Daytime Emmy Award.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Then

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Sarah Michelle Gellar – Now

After Buffy the Vampire Slayer finished its run in 2003, Gellar appeared in films like the Scooby-Doo live action as Daphne Blake. She recently has been less active in the world of film and TV and started a business called Foodstirs, which sells meal kits for children.

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Christina Applegate – Then

Christina Applegate stole many hearts when she appeared as Kelly Bundy on the beloved sitcom Married…With Children. She also appeared in the hit comedy film alongside Will Farrell Anchorman, in which she played Veronica Corningstone.

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Christina Applegate Then

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Christina Applegate – Now

Applegate went on to play Amy Green, Rachel’s sister, on Friends for several episodes. She then played the title role on Samantha Who? and later appeared in films including Bad Moms, Hall Pass, and the Anchorman sequel.

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Christina Applegate Now

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Alyssa Milano – Then

Alyssa Milano started out acting when she was just 7 years old. She became well known when she starred on Who’s The Boss? as Tony Danza’s daughter. Milano then went on to star on TV show Charmed starting from 1998 through 2006.

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Alyssa Milano – Then

Alyssa Milano – Then

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Alyssa Milano – Now

Alyssa Milano is still acting these days, but she also dedicates a lot of her time to activism. She is very involved with many causes including work with PETA, UNICEF, and is a Founding Ambassador for the Global Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases.

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Alyssa Milano Now

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Jennifer Love Hewitt – Then

Jennifer Love Hewitt started out her career in commercials as well as working on Disney Channel. She landed her first role on the show Kids Incorporated. She then went on to appear in Party of Five which made her more well known. After starring in I Know What You Did Last Summer, she became a household name.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Then

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Jennifer Love Hewitt – Now

Since becoming a teen star in the 90’s, Love Hewitt has appeared in many more TV shows and movies. This includes Tropic Thunder, Heartbreakers, and Garfield. She also appeared in The Client List, 9-1-1, and Ghost Whisperer.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt Now

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Lori Loughlin – Then

Lori Loughlin is best known to everyone for starring as the beloved Aunt Becky on family-friendly show Full House, which she starred in alongside John Stamos, Bob Saget, and the Olsen Twins.

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Lori Loughlin Then

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Lori Loughlin – Now

Loughlin later appeared in the reboot of Beverly Hills 90210, which was called 90210. She later reprised the role of Aunt Becky in the Netflix reboot Fuller House as well as appeared in Hallmark Channel TV show When Calls the Heart. She was then fired from those roles and spent time in prison for participating in the college entrance scandal.

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Lori Loughlin Now

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Fran Drescher – Then

Fran Drescher and her distinctive voice capture our hearts when she starred as Fran Fine on The Nanny. She later appeared in movies like This Is Spinal Tap and also Saturday Night Fever.

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Fran Drescher Then

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Fran Drescher – Now

Following the success of The Nanny, Drescher continued playing similar roles on shows like Living With Fran and Happily Divorced. She also had some Broadway appearances and lent her voice to the animated film franchise Hotel Transylvania.

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Fran Drescher Now

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Heather Locklear – Then

Heather Locklear started modeling and working on commercials while she was in college at UCLA. She then landed a role as a series regular on the show T.J. Hooker and went on to appear in several popular TV shows Melrose Place and Spin City, which made her a household name.

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Heather Locklear Then

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Heather Locklear – Now

Locklear was nominated for two Golden Globe awards for her role in Spin City. After she show was cancelled in 2002, her career definitely slowed down. She has appeared in supporting roles on shows like Franklin & Bash and Hot In Cleveland.

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Heather Locklear Now

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Eliza Dushku – Then

Eliza Dushku became well known when she starred in hit 90’s show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Dushku later appeared in Buffy’s spinoff show Angel. She became even more widely recognized when she starred in cheerleader movie Bring It On.

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Eliza Dushku Then

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Eliza Dushku – Now

Following her success during the 1990’s, Dushku’s career has slowed down since then. She has appeared in several supporting roles over the years. She also did some voice acting work for video games including Saints Row 2 and Fight Night Champion.

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Eliza Dushku Now

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Melissa Joan Hart – Then

Melissa Joan Hart first became a household name when she starred in two successful teen shows: Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains It All. She was one of the biggest teen sensations of the 90’s.

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Melissa Joan Hart – Now

Melissa Joan Hart starred on the hit sitcom Melissa & Joey alongside Joey Lawrence, another former teen star, from 2010 until 2015. She has most recently appeared in the Netflix comedy show No Good Nick.

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Melissa Joan Hart Now

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Tyra Banks – Then

Tyra Banks became one of the top models of the 1990’s and has gone on to become one of the most famous celebrities in the world, with a media empire under her belt. She was also the first African American woman to grace the cover on GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. She also appeared in movies like Life Size, Coyote Ugly, and Love & Basketball.

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Tyra Banks – Now

Banks has created and also starred in her hit reality TV show America’s Next Top Model, which has over 20 seasons and many international spinoffs. She had a talk show that was on the CW for which she earned two Daytime Emmy Awards. She released a book called Modelland which became a New York Times bestseller.

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Tyra Banks Now

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Alicia Silverstone – Then

Alicia Silverstone played the ever so lovable Cher Horowitz in the movie Clueless. Previous to this role, she also starred in The Crush and she also appeared in two Aerosmith music videos.

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Alicia Silverstone – Now

Silverstone has not been as active as she was in the 90’s, but she has worked with independent companies throughout the years. She also appeared in Tropic Thunder as herself. Recently, she starred in The Babysitters Club, a Netflix original series.

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Alicia Silverstone Now

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Denise Richards – Then

Denise Richards has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years. She first appeared in films like Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and she also played Bond girl Christmas Jones in the James Bond movie The World Is Not Enough.

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Denise Richards Then

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Denise Richards – Now

Richards has continued to to star in movies over the years, appearing in movies like Scary Movie 3 and Madea’s Witness Protection. She also starred in sitcom Blue Mountain State. She is now a cast member of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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Tia Carrere – Then

Tia Carrere first starred in the successful soap opera General Hospital, playing Jade Soong Chung for about three years. She later appeared in Wayne’s World in which she played Cassandra, Mike Myer’s love interest.

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Tia Carrere Then

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Tia Carrere – Now

Carrere also worked as a model and appeared in the January 2003 Playboy issue and also in Maxim. Carrere has done voice acting in films like Lilo & Stitch and Duck Dodgers. She also competed on The Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars. She also appeared in AJ and the Queen, a Netflix series.

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Tia Carrere Now

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Mariah Carey – Then

Mariah Carey is one of the most well known singers of all time. She released the massive hit song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” over two decades ago, but it is still one of the most popular Christmas songs today. She also released her big hit songs “Hero,” “Always Be My Baby,” and “Without You” during the 90’s.

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Mariah Carey – Now

Carey is still a massive star and is known for her 5 octave range voice. Her career is not at the same level as it was during the 90’s, however. She has released just one commercially successful album since her success in the 1990’s.

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Mariah Carey Now

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Eva LaRue – Then

Eva LaRue first became well known for co-hosting Candid Camera, and her infamous line “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” She later played Dr. Maria Santos Grey on soap All My Children.

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Eva LaRue – Now

LaRue starred on All My Children from 1993 until 1998. She then returned to reprise that role in 2002 through 2005, and again in 2010 until 2011. She also appeared on CSI: Miami as Detective Natalia Boa Vista from 2005 through 2012.

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Eva LaRue Now

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