The ’90s brought us a lot of iconic movies and TV shows. But beyond the films, it was also a time when male celebrities became heartthrobs. These actors and musicians had us swooning, and their faces were often plastered on our bedroom walls. Here’s a look at how some of your favorite ’90s crushes look today.
Ryan Phillippe became a heartthrob after his role in Cruel Intentions. He had already been in I Know What You Did Last Summer, but playing Sebastian really made him a star. He’s still acting and was last seen in Shooter and Big Sky.
Brendan Fraser was a big deal in the ’90s, known for his roles in George of the Jungle and The Mummy. After taking a break, Fraser made a comeback with Doom Patrol and No Sudden Move, a return fans call the “Brenaissance.”
Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys was one of the top boyband crushes. Aside from his boyband fame, Carter released solo albums and even teamed up with Jordan Knight. Recently, he appeared on The Masked Singer.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar became famous as Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell. After the show ended, he kept acting and even reunited with his co-stars for a revival in 2020. He’s also appeared in Mixed-ish and Black-ish.
Jeremy London rose to fame on I’ll Fly Away and Party of Five. He starred in the cult classic Mallrats and is making a return to acting with the movie Open.
Stephen Dorff played the “bad boy” role in the ’90s, starring in the music video for Aerosmith’s “Cryin’” and the movie Blade. Dorff is still acting, with roles in Embattled and the documentary Kid 90.
Barry Watson became a favorite for his role in 7th Heaven. He’s continued acting, recently appearing in Into the Dark and Naomi.
Ginuwine made a huge impact with his hit song “Pony”. While his later music didn’t reach the same heights, he still tours today.
Andrew Keegan played the villain in several movies like 10 Things I Hate About You. He later started his own religious group, Full Circle.
Luke Perry became a teen idol with his role as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210. He continued acting until his untimely passing in 2019, with his last role as Fred Andrews on Riverdale.
