14 Famous Actors of the Past Two Decades Who Changed Beyond Recognition

They were once the stars we couldn’t stop watching, the actors who defined an entire era. Decades have gone by since their brightest moments, but their impact on our hearts has never faded. Some embraced quiet lives, others transformed in unexpected ways — but all remain unforgettable. Let’s dive into the stories of the most beloved actors of the 90s and see where life has taken them.

Billy Zane

After the massive success of Titanic, Billy Zane continued working steadily in film and television, though he never reached the same level of global fame. He explored a wide range of roles, from independent projects to mainstream appearances, and even portrayed Marlon Brando in the movie Waltzing with Brando. Zane’s career has since remained versatile, balancing acting with producing and occasional stage work.

Jenette Goldstein

In the movie Aliens, Jenette played Private Vasquez — a tough Marine who is not afraid of anything and is always ready to fight back. Her catchphrase “Let’s rock!” became iconic. Today, Jenette owns a chain of shops selling XXL lingerie, and her company’s slogan is “The alphabet begins with D.”

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay was naive only in the movie Mean Girls. In 2023, she had a son, and nowadays, the actress, in addition to prominent roles in movies, has her own beauty brand.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The audience fell in love with the charming twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen after the movie It Takes Two was released. And then they did a lot of other movies. However, now the sisters have completely switched to the fashion industry, owning a successful luxury brand, “The Row.”

Samy Naceri

The daring taxi driver from Marseille won our hearts back in 1998. The fate of Sami Naceri, who played him, was not easy after the resounding success of the trilogy. These days, the actor continues to film, although not so actively.

Gedeon Burkhard

Inspector Rex and his faithful partner, the handsome man Gedeon Burkhard, stirred every girl’s heart, that’s a fact. And, you know, he’s gotten even better with age. We’re talking about Gedeon.

Jean Reno

The role of Leon was a breakthrough in Hollywood for Jean Reno and secured him international fame. He still films, by the way, and also produces his own line of eyeglasses and women’s perfume.

Peter Gallagher

While he slept in the Christmas comedy, we worried about his character’s fate. But the fate was quite fortunate for the actor. Peter continues to star in movies, performs on the theater stage and sings. In 2005, he even released the album 7 Days in Memphis.

Maria de Medeiros

Her Fabienne from Pulp Fiction dreamed of blueberry pancakes, and Maria herself, we think, has fulfilled her dreams to the full: now she is a film director, screenwriter, and singer.

Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton’s role as Sarah Connor brought her international fame. Other works of the actress were not as noticeable. But in 2019, Linda returned to her iconic role in the movie Terminator: Dark Fate.

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone, before her triumph in the movie Clueless, had already starred in 3 music videos of the band Aerosmith. After that, she cemented her status as one of the most popular and highly paid young actresses of the 90s. Today, Alicia also regularly appears in movies and TV series.

Haley Joel Osment

We remember this actor from the movie The Sixth Sense, where Haley played a boy with supernatural powers. Judging by the social networks of the grown-up actor, he is currently starring in the sequel of the series Wednesday.

Alisan Porter

Curly Sue isn’t curly anymore. Alisan is a successful singer, musician and mom of 3 — 2 girls and a boy.

Ashley Judd

Ashley Judd rose to prominence in the 1990s, earning acclaim for her performances in thrillers such as Kiss the Girls and Double Jeopardy. She went on to showcase her range in both film and stage roles, balancing Hollywood projects with appearances on Broadway. In addition to acting, Judd has become a passionate activist, dedicating much of her life to humanitarian work and global advocacy for women’s rights.

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