Timeless Beauties Who Prove That Age Really Is Just A Number

Jennifer Aniston has strong opinions when it comes to talking about age with others. In 2019 the star told Allure magazine, “Very little offends me, but what I do think is becoming dated are things like, ‘Oh, you look great for your age.’ Because at a certain point, you should start to look like [garbage]? Because that’s what that is implying.”

In 2020 Women’s Health magazine wondered if Elizabeth Hurley was “aging in reverse.” You can see why, because the star not only looks incredibly fresh-faced and youthful, but she keeps bringing out old clothes and showing off her unchanged figure. Is there anything in the world more envy-inducing?

Lucy Liu is in her fifties. Yes, really. The actress once revealed her secrets to staying young to the website Future of Personal Health. These secrets include carefully applying sunscreen, always removing her eye makeup, and drinking plenty of water. Sounds simple enough to follow.

Helen Mirren is an older lady, and she’s proud of it. In 2020 Oprah magazine asked her about the oft-used beauty industry phrase “anti-aging,” and she said, “I take great issue with the term, actually. You can’t avoid aging. The way I see it, you have two choices in life: you can either get older, or die. And I want to continue to see what life has in store.”

Julia Roberts is middle-aged now but still arguably as beautiful as the day she appeared in the aptly named Pretty Woman. And the actress’s advice for looking great is simple and easy to follow. In 2017 she told People magazine, “I think as long as everybody smells good and has a smile on their face, that’s a beauty regime!”

Billie Jean King made history when she won the infamous “battle of the sexes” tennis match back in 1973, and she hasn’t stopped for breath since. She went on to become an activist, a coach, and a Medal of Freedom holder. Her long, celebrated, and extremely interesting life shines out from her face.

Michelle Yeoh has been in all of your favorite franchises: James Bond, Star Trek, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more. She’s a familiar face on the big screen, but wait until you learn her age. At the time of writing, she’s 59! Yep, she’s what many young people would consider “old,” and yet she can kick butt better than any of them.

Writing in her magazine O back in 2011, Oprah said, “We live in a youth-obsessed culture that is constantly trying to tell us that if we are not young, and we’re not glowing, and we’re not hot, that we don’t matter. I refuse to let a system or a culture or a distorted view of reality tell me that I don’t matter.” Well said.

Gwen Stefani is in her 50s now, although she certainly doesn’t look it. What does she credit for her insanely youthful look? Not diet, not face cream, not plastic surgery — just her husband. In 2016 she went on Carpool Karaoke and told James Corden that falling in love with Blake Shelton had given her a “facelift.” Awww!

Kate Winslet is getting older and is delighted about it. In 2014 she told The Hollywood Reporter magazine, “We live in a world now where young women are familiar with people saying, ‘Oh, well, you know you look good now, darling, but wait until you’re 30.’ What’s this wait until you’re 30? It gets more exciting. Aging is so far really fun and so much changes. You do feel more confident.”

The legendary Tina Turner has suffered some of the health problems that unfortunately come with age, but she didn’t let that get her down. In 2020 the 81-year-old told AARP, “I’ve definitely grown happier as I’ve matured, and I have even greater patience and love for others. There is a change in perception, a broadening, that comes with age, a greater appreciation for simple things.”

Salma Hayek is in her mid-50s now and still very much turning heads. In the early days of 2021, she posted a very sexy bikini pic to Instagram, and her fans went wild. How has she managed to keep her famous figure? Well, she claims she eats pretty much what she wants (hooray!) but does juice cleanses frequently.

Gillian Anderson was raised in Europe, and she thinks there’s less of an obsession with youth there. In 2018 she told the website Aging In Beauty that “There seems to be less of a preoccupation with it and more of an acceptance of the natural face and the natural aging process. I think in Europe, in general, there’s a sense that women who age naturally can be beautiful.” Well, she herself certainly is.

Everyone wants J-Lo to explain once and for all: how on earth does she look like that when she’s in her 50s? And, fortunately, she’s shared a few tips over the years. She uses glycolic acid to clear her pores, puts on night cream before bed, eats a healthy diet, avoids caffeine and alcohol, and of course, she dances a lot.

Meg Ryan doesn’t actually care what anyone thinks about her wrinkles or lack thereof. The then 54-year-old told Porter magazine in 2015, “There are more important conversations than how women look and how they are aging. I love my age. I love my life right now. I love what I know about. I love the person I’ve become, the one I’ve evolved into.”

Lynda Carter was the original Wonder Woman, and she still looks like a superhero today. In 2018 she admitted to The Daily Beast that she’d had a bit of Botox, but she added, “When my mom passed away she was almost 90. She didn’t have a wrinkle on her face when she died, I’m not kidding you. I think part of it is just genetics.”

If you know the show I Dream of Jeannie, you know Barbara Eden. She played the title role for five seasons and it made her own. That fame translated into multiple accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But Eden doesn’t act so much these days, instead, she does important charity work. And she still looks so youthful to boot!

Jennifer Grey regrets turning to plastic surgery in her youth and says it made her unrecognizable as a star. But she’s still very beautiful. The star celebrated her 60th birthday back in 2020, but you’d never guess that from her youthful complexion and bouncing brunette locks.

Starring in Dallas made Victoria Principal a 1980s icon — and as the author of The Body Principal, The Beauty Principal, and The Diet Principal, she knows a thing or two about health and fitness. As if that wasn’t enough, she even launched her own skincare line: Principal Secret. And more than three decades after Dallas ended its original run, Principal still looks stunning.

Sandra Bullock looks young, no doubt, but not many people are likely to try her skincare regime. It is…wait for it… a facial treatment consisting of recycled baby foreskins. Yes, really. Bullock revealed this bizarre “trick” on The Ellen Show in 2018 and got exactly the reaction you would expect. Weird.

Winona Ryder was a teenage movie star, and now she’s ready to totally embrace aging up. In 2016 the then-44-year-old told The Edit magazine, “I love getting older. I think it has to do with always being the kid on set.” She added that she had no plans to ever get cosmetic surgery.

Want to age like supermodel Heidi Klum? It takes a lot of work, although perhaps not as much as you might think. You’ll have to exercise four times a week, use coconut oil on your skin and hair, follow an 80-20 diet, and drink plenty of water. Clearly, though, it’s very much worth it.

Alfre Woodard isn’t about to adhere to outdated expectations for an older lady. In 2020 she told AARP The Magazine, “I don’t want to put an expiration date on showing my jiggly legs at the beach, or say, ‘I’m over 50. I shouldn’t wear this.’ No, this is my 63-year-old butt, and I am free and happy. It has earned its freedom!”

Oscar-winner Rita Moreno is 90 if you can believe that. And in 2019 she told the Oprah magazine website, “I don’t mind saying that I’m an old lady — I am 87, after all! But there’s no such thing as too old for anything. If you want to go and jump on a parachute, do it.” So don’t be surprised if she gives that a go.

According to some, Natalie Portman has the most perfect face in the entire world. How has she continued to look so good after decades of being a hard-working Hollywood actress? Well, she herself has said that as soon as she decided to be a vegan at the age of 30, her skin became flawless.

At the age of 51, Monica Bellucci became the oldest actress to ever play a Bond Girl. And her co-star Daniel Craig quickly made critics aware of the double standard at play there. During a 2015 interview with Red Bulletin magazine, the interviewer suggested Bond was “succumbing to the charms of an older woman.” And Craig responded, “I think you mean the charms of a woman his own age.”

At first, country music singer Shania Twain tried to fight against aging. Then she realized she was much happier when she just accepted it. In 2020 she told the podcast LadyGang, “Aging is a battle you can’t win. I want to fantasize and enjoy what I do have and just, like, forget about the stuff I can’t change.”

Emma Thompson is delighted to be in her 60s because of her personal history. She told Vulture magazine in 2018, “It feels extremely fortunate. My dad died at 52. My uncle was 51. My sister-in-law, a couple years ago at 51. I’ve got quite a number of friends who have dropped off. You can’t take survival for granted.”

In 2020 50-year-old Modern Family actress Julie Bowen told Parade magazine, “I find it disconcerting that 60-year-olds look like 30-year-olds. They do look great! And yes, 50 percent of me wants to do exactly that, but the other 50 percent of me wants to do absolutely nothing and just melt like a proper old lady.” Well, she certainly isn’t melting yet!

Jane Fonda has managed to be a sex symbol at every stage of her life. After spending a long time trying to look younger — she's undergone plastic surgery in the past — she finally embraced her age. These days she looks fantastic, and most importantly, appears to be happy and healthy.

Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is actually in her 50s now, if you can believe that. And she’s chosen to share her age-defying secrets with the world. If you’re one of the 7.6 million people who follow her Instagram account, you’ll get tips on workouts, fitness, nutrition, and even meditation.

Don’t ask Penelope Cruz about aging, as she doesn’t like it at all. In 2017 the then-43-year-old declared to Interview magazine, “When it comes to talking about aging as an actress, I feel like, ‘What the [heck]? I’m not going to give you even two minutes to honor your question. It doesn’t deserve that.’” Something to bear in mind if you ever meet her.

In The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Cate Blanchett played an ageless elf, and she might be one in real life too. In 2018 she revealed to British Vogue magazine, “I don’t think about aging at all until someone brings it up.” Well, it’s easy to not think about something you’re apparently not doing.

Anne Hathaway is beautiful and talented, but even she’s experienced ageism in Hollywood. She told Glamour magazine in 2015, “When I was in my early 20s, parts would be written for women in their 50s, and I would get them. Now I’m in my early 30s and I’m like, ‘Why did that 24-year-old get that part? I was that 24-year-old once.” Chances are she’ll be able to nab roles for 20-year-olds when she actually is 50, though.

Actress Lisa Bonet has been in show business for decades, and yet in all that time, she’s barely changed one bit. When she stands next to her daughter Zoe Kravitz, they look more like sisters than mother and child. And yes, Bonet has passed all her beauty secrets down to her.

Queen of Twitter Dionne Warwick has confessed that she doesn’t have a particularly healthy lifestyle. And just before her 80th birthday in 2020 she told the Daily Mirror newspaper that she smoked, ate junk food, and was “too lazy to exercise.” But let’s be fair to the singing legend. She’s had a busy life, and is probably entitled to take it easy from now on.

Angelina Jolie’s transformation from teenage wild child to glamorous older woman has been quite remarkable to see. These days, the acclaimed actress and mother of six is proud to be getting older and happy to look her age, which is 45. And she’s still considered one of the most beautiful women in the world.

Whenever Angela Bassett posts a new picture on social media, everyone goes crazy. She looks so young for her age it’s astounding. But the actress herself is a little sick of people telling her exactly that. She can’t even go shopping, she’s revealed, without someone saying it to her.

These days, former Bond girl Jane Seymour is still looking mighty good. In February 2020 Fox News asked Seymour how she maintains her youthful appearance, to which she replied, “I know nobody believes it, but it’s true…I’m eating sensibly but not on some crazy diet.”

It was the very memorable wet T-shirt scene in 1977’s The Deep that firmly solidified Jacqueline Bisset as a Hollywood icon. And while the legendary actress had mixed feelings about the attention the movie brought her, she continued to act throughout the next decade and beyond. During the 1980s, for instance, she starred in Class and Under the Volcano, with the second of these films earning her a Golden Globe nod. These days, Bisset is still bagging roles — and she’s just as beautiful, too.

It’s fair to say that Demi Moore was no stranger to the tabloids during the 1980s. After all, the actress was not only among the stars of the Brat Pack, but she was also Mrs. Bruce Willis. She was apparently known for the odd diva moment, too. From looking at her face, you’d think no time has passed since those days.

Sigourney Weaver shot to fame in 1979 as sci-fi heroine Ripley in the Alien movie series. She is now in her 70s, and the beautiful actress has insisted that she’ll not go under the knife. She explained to the Daily Mail back in 2009, “I would never have plastic surgery or Botox injections. How can you as an actress?”

Diane Keaton is now in her 70s, and she looks gorgeous! That’s without ever having resorted to surgery, too. In 2017 she explained to People, “My feeling is that everybody has their hands, and their hands are always at the face, so if the hands don’t match the face, it’s a little weird.”

Millennials may know Annie Potts from the Toy Story movie franchise or hit TV spin-off Young Sheldon, but she found fame long before that. Yes, Potts actually starred in a lot of big movies during the 1980s, including the iconic Ghostbusters. And since then, the actress has aged very well indeed, making it hard to believe that she’s in her sixties now.

Anjelica Huston was a beguiling beauty back in the 1980s. And during that era, she appeared in films that have undeniably stood the test of time, including The Postman Always Rings Twice, This Is Spinal Tap and Prizzi’s Honor. But the iconic actress cares not one bit that she looks older these days. In 2014 Huston explained to Vogue, “There [are] a few nice things about [aging]; don’t let them kid you.”

Madonna’s on-screen career may not have gone so well in recent years, with her even having been nominated for a few Razzies. But her voice and good looks have certainly stood the test of time.

Barbra Streisand may have been in the spotlight for decades, but her star was especially bright in the 1980s. During that era, the actress and singer released her highest-selling album, Guilty, and both directed and performed in the award-winning musical movie Yentl. And Streisand has barely slowed down in the years since — although it doesn’t show on her face one bit.

Model Heather Locklear found the limelight after being cast on Dynasty in the early ’80s. After that, she went from strength to strength, even becoming the only woman at the time to simultaneously star in two prime time shows: Dynasty and T.J. Hooker. Yet while Locklear’s career has faded away in recent years, her good looks haven’t changed much — so maybe it’s time for a comeback.

Cheryl Ladd’s stint on Charlie’s Angels from 1977 to ’81 turned her into a sex symbol. And even four decades later, the stunning actress has still got it. It’s no surprise, either, that her role as Kris Munroe holds a special place in her heart. In 2019 Ladd told CNN, “It gave me a 40-year career, so I have nothing but fond memories.”

Splash star Daryl Hannah quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s most gorgeous leading women back in the ’80s. Since then, however, some have criticized the actress-turned-activist for trying too hard to cling on to her youth. Yes, onlookers still speculate that Hannah has undergone plastic surgery — even though in 2010 she insisted that she never would. Either way, she looks bloomin’ fabulous!

Ally Sheedy — a.k.a. the basket case of The Breakfast Club — revealed in a 2015 interview with Elle that she didn’t actually like her character’s makeover scene in the iconic 1985 movie. And so it’s no surprise that she looks perfectly down-to-earth 30 years on, even if she’s only working sporadically as an actress.

Grace Jones was huge in the ’80s, conquering both the film and music scenes and even re-popularizing the flattop hairstyle. These days, while the actress is slightly less in the public eye, she’s still very much respected in both industries. Plus, she looks completely fabulous and like she hasn’t aged one bit.

Michelle Pfeiffer only became a movie actress in 1980, but she quickly made her mark on the big screen. She racked up hit after hit during the decade, including Scarface, The Witches of Eastwick, Dangerous Liaisons, and The Fabulous Baker Boys — even receiving Oscar nominations for the latter two films. And over the years, the striking actress has kept her good looks incredibly well.

Although Glenn Close had been acting on stage since 1974, she didn’t make her big-screen debut until 1982’s The World According to Garp. After that, of course, Close became one of the most respected Hollywood stars in the business — as well as arguably the poster woman for graceful aging.

After teaming up with director John Hughes, Pretty in Pink and Breakfast Club star Molly Ringwald became something of a sensation in the ’80s. But she seemingly dealt with her fame very well, even retreating from the spotlight after a while and taking up music and writing. Nowadays, Ringwald is back on the stage and the screen — and she looks positively radiant.

Elizabeth McGovern clearly has a signature look: a short, dark, glossy bob and ruby-red lips. And it suits her extremely well. You’d never guess that she’s already celebrated her 60th birthday, now, would you?

After appearing in 1983’s Scarface as Gina Montana, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio went on to achieve massive success in the ’80s – including being nominated for several awards. Gradually, though, her movie appearances slowed down, and she began to take on TV and stage roles instead. And even if the actress is now in her sixties, it seems that she’s barely aged a day.

Linda Kozlowski’s life was changed forever by 1986’s Crocodile Dundee. Not only did the flick establish her as a leading actress, but she also ended up marrying co-star Paul Hogan. Unfortunately, though, their union ended in divorce, and frustrated by the lack of serious roles available to her, the actress eventually left Hollywood behind as well. Today, Kozlowski is still every bit as gorgeous as in her heyday, and she credits her continued good looks to daily workouts.

Phoebe Cates was huge in the ’80s – notably for her appearances in Gremlins and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But then she turned her back on Hollywood to marry actor Kevin Kline and raise their children before going on to run a boutique in New York. So, while Cates still has a pretty face, it probably won’t be seen on the big screen anytime soon.

Kim Basinger was one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1980s, captivating audiences with her turn in the erotic thriller 9½ Weeks. But her looks didn’t fade as she got older. In fact, at 60 years old, Basinger signed a new contract with the exact same model agency as daughter Ireland Baldwin.

You could say that Robin Wright has it all. The beautiful actress got her start in the ’80s with the soap Santa Barbara and classic 1987 comedy The Princess Bride, but her fame and success continued long after the decade was over. And she got to keep her good looks, too.

There’s a lot of men out there who will never forget seeing Julie Newmar as Catwoman in the 1960s. She was purr-fect playing the character in the 1966 Batman series, so much so that she’s actually still doing the voice for her in some animated productions. And even though she’s in her late 80s now, she still looks fantastic.

Nicole Kidman doesn’t want to undergo plastic surgery, and though she tried Botox once she’s not a fan. So how does the 53-year-old keep her skin looking so great? She has one simple and easy secret: stay out of the sun. Whenever she exercises outside, she covers herself with sunscreen first.

Marlo Thomas was the daughter of famed actor Danny Thomas, so it’s not surprising she followed him into acting. And she became a superstar when her 1960s sitcom That Girl turned into a massive hit. She gained four Emmy nominations for her role as Ann Marie. And really, the spotlight never faded on her. You can catch her in modern movies such as Ocean’s Eight, plus she was Rachel’s mother in hit comedy Friends.

Charlene Tilton first became famous for playing Lucy Ewing in Dallas, and it’s a role she stuck with right through to the 21st century. She’s also been in some well-known movies, such as 1976’s Freaky Friday and 2008 spoof Superhero Movie. And while Tilton is an older woman, she still has that stunning blonde hair.

Susan Anton got big toward the end of the 1970s after earning a Golden Globe nomination for the 1979 film Goldengirl. The star then went on to gain an NBC variety show titled Presenting Susan Anton. Yet even though her star faded a little as time went on, she’s kept her good looks extraordinarily well.

Talia Shire is part of an acclaimed filmmaking family that includes her director brother, Francis Ford Coppola, as well as her movie star nephew, Nicolas Cage. And Shire’s been in not one but two incredibly beloved film franchises herself: Rocky and The Godfather. In fact, the star secured Oscar nominations for her work in both of these legendary movie series.

In the 1970s Joyce DeWitt was offered a choice of two different comedy pilots. The one that she chose ended up being the massively successful Three’s Company. The actress never really wanted to be famous, though, and even after the show ended she kept a low profile. DeWitt is now in her 70s, and she has aged very well.

It will surprise no one to learn that Judy Landers was an alumnus of Charlie’s Angels. After all, the star is good-looking and funny – and this winning combination helped make her career. Landers also popped up in ’70s TV shows such as B.J. and the Bear and Vega$. And while the actress is now in her early 60s, her blonde hair remains the same.

Goldie Hawn — the ultimate ’70s glamor girl — rose to fame in the sketch comedy series Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In. The bubbly blonde then went on to win big movie roles in films such as Shampoo and The Sugarland Express. Hawn kept making waves at the box office for decades, too, and today she is just as glamorous as ever. Ahead of her 70th birthday in 2015, she told Porter magazine, “It’s wonderful to know you’re aging, because that means you’re still on the planet, right?”

Jessica Lange received a Golden Globe for her big-screen debut, in the 1976 remake of King Kong. Fast forward to 2015, and the beauty was racking up her 15th nomination, for her work in American Horror Story. Lange played Elsa — a character who is afraid of getting old. But judging by the actress’ continued success, she has nothing to fear in real life.

In the ’70s Pam Grier turned heads with ground-breaking roles in cult classics such as Foxy Brown. And while these days the blaxploitation heroine doesn’t act quite so much — although she did play herself in Grand Theft Auto V — she still looks fabulous and much younger than her 70+ years.

Raquel Welch became one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s thanks to her bikini-clad appearance in One Million Years B.C. And today, although in her 80s, the actress still looks fabulous. She told Saga magazine that her enduring good looks are down to 6:00 a.m. yoga sessions, vitamins, weight training, and something called “food combining.”

Thanks to Barbara Hershey’s strange relationship with David Carradine, her star both rose and fell during the 1970s. Luckily, the Beaches actress later got her career got back on track — and her stunning and long-lasting good looks have stood the test of time, too.

Faye Dunaway was the star of ’70s hits such as Chinatown and The Towering Inferno. She spoke out about sexism and ageism in the movie industry, too. In a 2008 interview with The Telegraph, she asked, “Why should I play sisters and mothers while guys like Jack [Nicholson] and Clint [Eastwood] – who are older than me – have on-screen lovers half their age?”

Olivia Newton-John turned 29 during the filming of Grease, but she easily passed as a teenager. Now, after a long acting and singing career, Newton-John is a 73-year-old Grammy winner and activist. And even after going through a lengthy battle with breast cancer, she still looks a lot younger than her years.

Andie MacDowell was so nearly a fully-fledged A-lister. The ’90s flicks Groundhog Day and Four Weddings and a Funeral put her on the map… but for whatever reason, further stardom just never happened. Yet she still gets steady work as an actress and doesn’t seem to have many regrets. Her ever-youthful looks probably didn’t hurt matters.

Uma Thurman created one of the most iconic images of the ’90s: her in the short black wig, sipping a milkshake and smoking a cigarette in Pulp Fiction. Posters of Mia Wallace adorned plenty of dorm room walls. Thurman’s taken on plenty more roles since then and remains a beloved, not to mention extremely beautiful actress.

The gorgeous Claudia Schiffer was one of the biggest supermodels of the ’90s. Her face shone out from countless magazine covers and of course countless bedroom wall posters. Schiffer turned 50 years old in 2020 — but she sure as heck doesn’t look it. And she celebrated the milestone with a custom-made Balmain gown. Nice!

Singer Mariah Carey was absolutely massive in the ’90s. She broke into the music industry at the age of only 18, and by 1992 she’d already racked up five number-one singles. And despite having some ups and downs over the years, Carey’s still reportedly the third-best-selling female artist ever. She made it happen.

You probably remember Carmen Electra best as Lani McKenzie from Baywatch. Despite the fact she was only on the show for one season, she certainly made an impression. And she clearly has fond memories of her time on the beach, as she told the New York Times in 2018 that she has her iconic red swimsuit framed in the foyer of her home.

Kylie Minogue is an established living legend now, but back in the ’90s she was a cute rebel chick who everyone wanted to either be like or be with. She released some of her biggest hits during this era, including “What Do I Have To Do?” and “Better The Devil You Know.” The Australian star has been through a lot since then, but she’s still a beauty!

As you must know, Baywatch is famous for one thing: hard-hitting storylines that promoted ocean safety… Psyche! But it definitely is known for the swimsuit-wearing gorgeous women running in slow-motion along the shore. Of those beach babes, Pamela Anderson was probably the most desired. And having passed the milestone of the big 5-0, she’s still a blonde bombshell.

No one was the image of ’90s cool quite like Naomi Campbell. She was one of the most elite, most sought-after supermodels of the era. In her 2020 autobiography Naomi, the star mused, “Everything we wore and every restaurant we went to was written about in the papers. It seemed weird to us that people should care.” But they did, and they still do.

Star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar is now an Instagram star alongside her famous husband Freddie Prinze Jr. Interestingly, Gellar seems to have barely aged a day. Maybe she’s a vampire as well?

We all know that the ’90s gave us many great things. But perhaps the greatest gift of all was that the decade introduced us to the all-conquering megastar that is Beyoncé. As a member of Destiny’s Child she constantly served up iconic looks. And now, decades down the line, she’s still doing so. All hail Queen Bey.

Karyn Parsons was super crushed-on by anyone who watched The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She played Hilary Banks, Will Smith’s cousin, from 1990 to 1996. Now the actress is over 50 years old, and living her best life. She produces the Black history animation series Sweet Blackberry, and notably she hasn’t ruled out doing more Fresh Prince one day, which is pretty dope.

Michelle Williams became a teen idol with Dawson’s Creek back in 1998. But when it came time for her to transition into more grown-up roles, she made it look easy. These days she’s a very successful actress, and a lot of people don’t even remember that she was once Jen Lindley. Us ’90s kids do, though.

Brandy Norwood was so famous that she was able to drop the surname and just be known as “Brandy.” She was one of the biggest teen stars of the ’90s, but as with so many before, her fame took its toll. The Moesha star seems to be on more solid ground these days, though, and also she looks amazingly identical to her ’90s self.

Kirsten Dunst was a force to be reckoned with in the ’90s. She delivered some of her biggest hits during that period: Little Women, Jumanji and The Virgin Suicides to name a few. But as we all know, her career didn’t end there. Kirsten’s still a very popular and very accomplished actress. And she’s still got that adorable face.

We can’t help but wonder what Sarah Jessica Parker would be without Sex and the City. Audiences loved her, and she won multiple awards for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw. Even now, having done plenty of other stuff since the show ended, it’s what she’s best known for. And let’s be honest, it’s thanks to her that the idea of running through the streets of Manhattan wearing outrageous clothes and inappropriate footwear will always be an aspiration for so many ’90s kids.

The 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate About You made Julia Stiles a star. Who could forget the incredible dance that led to many a teenage girl replicating the routine in their own bedrooms? In fact, it was that very scene that led Stiles to be cast in the leading role in Save The Last Dance. She’s chilled out since becoming a mom – son Strummer was born in 2017 – and now prefers to take on smaller projects, such as the British television show Riviera. She’s still got her gorgeous good looks, and we bet she’s still got those moves, too.

One-time Charlie’s Angel Jaclyn Smith offered some aging advice to Closer magazine in 2014. She said, “No. 1, sleep is very important. Having a skin-care routine that you don’t have to be a slave to. Exercise. Drinking and smoking — I do neither of those, and smoking is particularly aging. Then, be good to yourself!” And as a breast cancer survivor, she also believes in regular mammograms. Smart lady.