Time can sure be cruel.
18 Heartthrobs We Fell in Love With in the ’90s, and What They Look Like Today

One of the reasons why so many of us love to look back on the ‘90s is because this decade gave us a lot of good things. Girls who grew up in those years will always remember the crushes they had on handsome actors, cool singers, and boy-band members. We all change with time, and our idols from the ‘90s are no exception. While some of them managed to become even more handsome over the years, others look like they’ve forgotten to age at all.
Here at Bright Side, we want to put the spotlight on 18 male singers and actors who stole thousands of hearts in the ‘90s and show you how they’ve changed with time.
Axl Rose
Usher
Mickey Rourke
Justin Timberlake
Mario Lopez
Paul Rudd
Jared Leto
James Van Der Beek
Will Smith
Ryan Phillippe
Hugh Grant
Ricky Martin
Johnny Depp
Jon Bon Jovi
Bruce Willis
Tom Cruise
Brad Pitt
Keanu Reeves
Who were your idols in the ’90s? What were your favorite movies, TV shows, and singers back then?
Comments
Axl Rose... I used to be in LOVE!
I recently watched a movie with Mickey Rourke and I was shocked about how much he's changed :o
The expandables ;)
With Jason Statham and many other stars? I think that's the one.
He keeps his rock style though :p
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