What 18 Heartbreakers From the ‘90s Look Like Today

People who lived in the 80s and 90s indeed have precious memories of some movie or series that captured all their attention. Many actresses who took over the stage back then were so famous that they even marked an entire generation, making many people, regardless of age, want to be like them. But the years have gone by, and just as we have changed, so have they.

1. Demi Moore

Born in 1962, Demi Moore was launched to fame after her Ghost performance, earning her a Golden Globe nomination. Today you can see her in the TV series Brave New World and Dirty Diana.

2. Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder became world famous thanks to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice and then for starring in Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992). Today you can see her Netflix’s Stranger Things and HBO’s The Plot Against America.

3. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were probably the most famous twins in the 1990s and early 2000s. Their career began with the role of Michelle Tanner in the popular sitcom Full House. Later, they starred in multiple movies about twins. However, at 18, they left their film career, moved to New York, and started working in the fashion industry as designers.

4. Elizabeth Hurley

This English actress and model first became known as Hugh Grant’s girlfriend but was soon able to make a name for herself in the business. She was the face of Estée Lauder commercials and played Austin Power’s girlfriend in the 1997 blockbuster. We can still see her on TV and social media.

5. Heather Locklear

Heather Locklear was on everyone’s TV set when she played Amanda Woodward in Melrose Place. Because of this role, she was nominated for 4 consecutive Golden Globes and was named one of the 50 most beautiful people by People magazine twice. In 2016 she appeared in Too Close to Home and Fresh Off The Boat the year after.

6. Molly Ringwald

Everyone wanted to be friends with Molly Ringwald in the 1980s. After starring in 3 significant films, Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986), she became a teen idol. She now has a recurring role in the TV series Riverdale.

7. Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate is an American actress who rose to fame after playing Kelly Bundy in Married... with Children. She’s still acting and now has the lead role in Netflix’s Dead to Me, which earned her 3 Emmy Awards nominations and a Golden Globe nomination.

8. Cindy Crawford

During the 1980s and 1990s, Cindy Crawford was world-famous as one of the first supermodels. Her mole became a trademark, as she appeared on several magazine covers, music videos, and beauty campaigns. Although she left full-time modeling in 2000, she still makes runway appearances for some brands.

9. Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan hit the box office in the 1980s with her role in Top Gun. She also starred in the comedy When Harry Met Sally, which earned the actress her first Golden Globe nomination. She is now trying her hand behind the scenes as a director.

10. Alicia Silverstone

By the age of 16, Alicia Silverstone had already earned the title of teen idol after appearing in Aerosmith’s Cryin’ music video. But it wasn’t until she starred in Clueless (1995) that she became world famous. She recently published a cookbook and starred in Netflix’s The Baby-Sitters Club.

11. Denise Richards

Best known for her roles in Starship Troopers (1997), Wild Things (1998), and as a Bond girl in 1999, Denise Richards became the world’s favorite blonde-blue-eyed celebrity. She later starred in the reality show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills until 2020.

12. Tia and Tamera Mowry

The Mowry twins jumped to fame after starring in the series Sister, Sister (1994-1999). Later, they appeared in many television projects together and separately as well, winning the audience’s hearts. They’re still acting but are also married. Each of them has 2 children: a boy and a girl.

13. Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson became famous for her role in Baywatch, which aired from 1992 to 1997. Her last gigs were as a contestant on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars France in 2018 and as a guest star in 2 episodes of the hit reality show The Hills: New Beginnings.

14. Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer, born in 1958, became famous with her breakthrough role in Scarface in 1983, but her role as Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992) really established her as a true celebrity. We will soon be able to see her again in Showtime’s upcoming TV series, The First Lady.

15. Lisa and Louise Burns

Lisa and Louise played the twins in The Shining (1980), and although their performance was very memorable, they decided not to pursue acting careers. Instead, Lisa studied literature at a university, and Louise became a microbiologist.

16. Cyndi Lauper

Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper was the first female artist with a debut album to have four top 5 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983. She still sports the colorful hair and eccentric clothing that made her famous and can be seen on various TV shows.

17. Brooke Shields

Initially a child model, Brooke Shields gained notoriety for her role in The Blue Lagoon (1980). She recently had a recurring role in the television series Jane the Virgin and appeared in the Mexican film Las píldoras de mi novio (My Boyfriend’s Meds).

18. Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler, daughter of rock star Steven Tyler, became famous when she starred alongside Alicia Silverstone in Aerosmith’s clip for Crazy in 1993. She then became more popular after starring in the Lord of the Rings movie saga, and her latest work was a role in the YouTube series, Reunited Apart.

Who was your biggest idol when you were a teenager? Who do you think has changed most throughout the years?