10 Legendary ’90s Celebrities — Here’s What They’re Doing Today

We all remember the ’90s — rushing home to catch our favorite shows or dancing along to music videos on TV. That decade gave us countless pop culture icons, from boy bands to sitcom stars, who stole our hearts. Today, many of them are still in the spotlight, while others have taken new paths, and here’s a look at what our favorite ’90s stars are up to now.

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong’s role in Terminator 2 made him a star and a teenage heartthrob. His career soared during the 1990s, but the 2000s brought a downturn, largely due to personal struggles. Today, the actor has taken control of his life, adopted a healthier lifestyle, and is working to revive his career.

Robert Patrick

Another Terminator star, Robert Patrick, is now 67 and has built a successful career in film. He has been married for 35 years, raised two children, and today balances acting with running his own business.

Recently, the Terminator cast reunited, capturing a memorable photo that delighted fans everywhere.

Mandy Moore

Mandy Moore became popular as a teenage pop singer in 1999. Later, she successfully began her acting career. Most recently, she starred in the hit TV series, This Is Us. In addition to acting, she has also released 7 albums, including her latest, In Real Life, and lent her voice to princess Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled. Moore is also a passionate advocate for human rights and has worked with various organizations to combat serious health issues.

Hanson

These handsome boys who sold millions of copies of their first album in the 1990s are now grown-up men and fathers of many children. The pop-rock band consisted of brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac, who still make music and tour today. They released their latest album, Red Green Blue, in 2022. Hanson also participated in The Masked Singer TV show.

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan Phillippe, who became famous thanks to his role as Sebastian in Cruel Intentions, continues to star in movies and TV series. The actor opened up about how today he chooses television over big-screen projects. Apart from acting, Phillippe is also involved in producing and directing.

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott, a legendary rapper and producer, is still creating music and staying active in the industry. In 2015, after a long hiatus caused by a serious health condition, she came back in a blaze of glory during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. She has also been featured on several tracks in recent years and is known for her active involvement in charity work.

NSYNC

This boy band gained tremendous popularity at the end of the 1990s. The group stopped releasing new music after 2001. The boys occasionally appeared at various events, but their short on-stage reunion in 2013 proved they could still melt the hearts of millions of ’90s kids.

The members of the band tried their hands at new ventures. Justin Timberlake is famous for his solo music and acting career. Lance Bass is a producer, radio host, reality show contestant, and LGBT rights activist. JC Chasez is a producer and reality show judge. Joey Fatone appears on TV as both a host and a show contestant. Chris Kirkpatrick works as a voice actor, songwriter, and producer.

Toni Braxton

Toni Braxton, the legendary R&B singer world-famous for her hit “Unbreak My Heart,” is still active in the music industry, having released her ninth studio album, Spell My Name, in 2020. In addition to her music career, she is also a cast member in the reality series Braxton Family Values, which follows the lives of her and her siblings, and she produced and starred in Fallen Angels Murder Club movies.

Jennifer Connelly

The Labyrinth star is still working hard at her illustrious acting career. She has been starring in movies since the mid-’80s. Over the more recent years, the actress has tried her luck acting in various TV series. In 2023, a new season of her latest show, Snowpiercer, will be released. Connelly has been married to actor Paul Bettany for 2 decades, and the couple shares 2 children.

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, retired from professional sports in 2003. MJ has shifted his focus toward team ownership and business ventures. He is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, an NBA team he bought in 2010. In addition, Jordan is involved in several successful businesses, including the Jordan Brand, a Nike subsidiary.

Here, you can check out other legends from the ’80s and ’90s.