THEN AND NOW: Here's what all your favorite '90s actors are doing today

Amy Daire,Frank OlitoJun 23, 2020, 02:59 IST

The "Saved By The Bell" stars, all grown up.YouTube/The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Some '90s stars made it big, while others left the spotlight, choosing quieter lives instead.
TV shows like "Full House" and "Saved by the Bell" were packed with famous actors that made headlines, and now those stars are reprising their classic roles in reboots.
Some of today's biggest stars got their start in the '90s, like Will Smith, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Candace Cameron.

The '90s were a glorious time. The decade was full of denim, pop music, and hundreds of teen heartthrobs. The young actors of the generation became all the rage thanks to magazines like Tiger Beat and TV shows like "TRL," but a lot has changed since their glory days.

Some of those teen celebs stuck it out in the industry and made it big, but others opted for simpler lives, leaving their young fame behind.

It's been 20 to 30 years since many of these budding celebrities got their start and half of them haven't been heard of in years. Here's what your favorite '90s stars are up to now.

People have seen Kenan every Saturday night for years now, but Kel Mitchell has been a steady figure in the industry as well.

Kel Mitchell. Youtube/Paramount Pictures and Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Bug Hall stepped onto the scene as the unforgettable Alfalfa in "The Little Rascals."

Bug Hall. Facebook/The Little Rascals and Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Mayim Bialik got her start on the TV show "Blossom," which aired from 1991 to 1995.

Mayim Bialik. Facebook/Myiam Bialik and Michale Yarish/Warner Bros.

Melissa Joan Hart hit stardom after starring in '90s classics "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina, The Teenage Witch."

Melissa Joan Hart. Getty Images/Handout and Craig Barritt/Getty Images

Sarah Michelle Gellar became famous for starring in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Sarah Michelle Gellar. Getty Images/Handout and Mike Windle/Getty Images

Her husband and fellow actor Freddie Prinze Jr. was all the rage after the "I Know What You Did Last Summer" movies came out.

Freddie Prinze Jr. Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Mark-Paul Gosselaar was the "Saved by the Bell" leading man during its nearly five-year run.

Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Facebook/Saved by the BEll: NOW! and Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Mario Lopez also started his empire by playing the muscle head A.C. Slater in the show.

Mario Lopez. Facebook/Saved by the Bell: NOW! and Mike Windle/Getty Images

Lark Voorhies, aka Lisa Turtle from "Saved by the Bell," hasn't done quite as well as her former co-stars Mario Lopez and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

Lark Voorhies. Facebook/Saved by the Bell: NOW!

Another lesser-known star from the hit show "Saved by the Bell" is Elizabeth Berkley.

Elizabeth Berkley. Facebook/Save by the Bell: NOW! and Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Tiffani Thiessen was also in "Saved by the Bell," starring as Zach Morris' love interest Kelly.

Tiffani Thiessen. Facebook/Save by the Bell: NOW! and Barnard/Getty Images

The "Saved by the Bell" cast rounds out with Dustin Diamond, who played Screech.

Dustin Diamond. Facebook/Saved by the Bell: NOW! and Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images

"Home Improvement" hottie Jonathan Taylor Thomas was the it teen actor in the '90s.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas. Getty Images/Handout and Facebook/Last Man Standing

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen shared the role of Michelle Tanner on "Full House," which was only the beginning of their illustrious childhood careers.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. Newsmakers and Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Andrea Barber appeared in the '90s TV classic "Full House."

Andrea Barber. Instagram/Andrea Barber and Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

"Full House" wrapped up in 1995 leaving Jodie Sweetin, who played Stephanie Tanner, out of work.

Jodie Sweetin. Vicki L. Miller/Shutterstock and Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Candace Cameron starred in the same famous sitcom as D. J. Tanner.

Candace Cameron. Vicki L. Miller/Shutterstock and Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

Candace's real-life brother, Kirk Cameron, was also pretty famous in the '90s. His role in "Growing Pains" made him the apple of every teenager's eye.

Kirk Cameron. Facebook/Growing Pains and Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

Jaleel White was known for working on "Family Matters" as Steve Urkel, a household name in the '90s.

Jaleel White. Facebook/Family Matters and Steve Jennings/Getty Images

Ben Savage acted as Cory Matthews in the '90s favorite "Boy Meets World."

Ben Savage. Facebook/Boy Meets World and Rob Kim/Getty Images

Savage's co-star Rider Strong was the one making hearts melt. The actor played bad boy Shawn Hunter.

Rider Strong. Facebook/Rider Strong and Angela Weiss/Getty Images

Danielle Fishel got her start playing Cory's girlfriend Topanga Lawrence on "Boy Meets World."

Danielle Fishel. Brenda Chase/Online USA and Michael Kovac/Getty Images

The Olsens weren't the only multiples making things happen in the '90s. Tia and Tamera Mowry became a huge hit on "Sister, Sister."

Tia and Tamera Mowry. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images and Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Tia and Tamera's younger brother hit stardom in the '90s too. Tahj Mowry first made his name on "Full House" playing the adorable Teddy.

Tahj Mowry. Instagram/Tahj Mowry and Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

This "Dawson's Creek" cutie James Van Der Beek ran the scene in the late '90s thanks to his work on the dramatic show.

James Van Der Beek. GettyImages/Handout and Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Andrew Keegan gained a following after his roles playing the bad boy in both "10 Things I Hate About You" and "7th Heaven."

Andrew Keegan. Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Michael Kovac/Getty Images

Marla Sokoloff landed almost every mean girl role the '90s had to offer.

Marla Sokoloff. Chris Weeks/Liaison and Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Another familiar '90s face that hasn't been seen on screens in a while is Erik von Detten's.

Erik von Detten. Vince Bucci/Getty Images and Shutterstock/Helga Esteb

Barry Watson got his start on "7th Heaven" playing one of the seven children.

Barry Watson. Chase/Getty Images and Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images

From the oldest Camden sibling to the youngest, Ruthie, played by Mackenzie Rosman, isn't so young anymore.

Mackenzie Rosman. Kevin Winter/Getty Images and Instagram/Mackenzie Rosman

Alicia Silverstone had her big break when she landed the lead role as Cher in 1995's "Clueless."

Alicia Silverstone. Paramount Pictures and Rob Kim/Getty Images

Stacey Dash acted as Cher's wing-woman in "Clueless."

Stacey Dash. Facebook/Clueless and Rob Kim/Getty Images

Alfonso Ribeiro played Carlton Banks in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Years later, he won "Dancing with the Stars."

Alfonso Ribeiro. Facebook/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Jerod Harris/Getty Images

Ribeiro's sassy on-screen sister, Ashley Banks, was played by Tatyana Ali.

Tatyana Ali. Facebook/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Brian Killian/Getty Images

Will Smith became a hotshot after working on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Men in Black."

Will Smith. Getty Images/Handout and Theo Wargo/Getty Images

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