Many artists dream about world
fame, but luck only turns toward the luckiest. All actors have a different
start. For example, in order to reach success in the world’s cinema industry, a
young Ben Affleck and Matt Damon decided to not rely on fate and wrote the
script for the movie Good Will Hunting (1997) where they themselves were the
stars. Their success was deafening. They were awarded an Oscar and a Golden Globe
as the writers and got world-famous as actors. It’s been 22 years since then.
fame, but luck only turns toward the luckiest. All actors have a different
start. For example, in order to reach success in the world’s cinema industry, a
young Ben Affleck and Matt Damon decided to not rely on fate and wrote the
script for the movie Good Will Hunting (1997) where they themselves were the
stars. Their success was deafening. They were awarded an Oscar and a Golden Globe
as the writers and got world-famous as actors. It’s been 22 years since then.
We at Bright Side wanted to
remember these and other handsome guys at the start of their career in 90s
movies and take a look at what they are doing and how they look now.
remember these and other handsome guys at the start of their career in 90s
movies and take a look at what they are doing and how they look now.
Brendan
Fraser
Fraser
At the age of 24 Fraser acted
in the movie Encino Man. It was his first big role that, unfortunately, not
many people remember. However, starring roles in movies like George of the
Jungle (1997), The Mummy (1999) and all of its sequels, and Dudley Do-Right
(1999) made the actor world-famous. Today Brendan is 50 years old and his
acting career is still going strong.
in the movie Encino Man. It was his first big role that, unfortunately, not
many people remember. However, starring roles in movies like George of the
Jungle (1997), The Mummy (1999) and all of its sequels, and Dudley Do-Right
(1999) made the actor world-famous. Today Brendan is 50 years old and his
acting career is still going strong.
Fraser was married to actress
Afton Smith and they have 3 sons. Brendan has dual-citizenship, in the USA and
Canada, which is why he speaks French fluently. Additionally, he is fond of
photography.
Afton Smith and they have 3 sons. Brendan has dual-citizenship, in the USA and
Canada, which is why he speaks French fluently. Additionally, he is fond of
photography.
Josh
Hartnett
Hartnett
Josh Hartnett was 20 when he
played one of his first main roles. In the movie The Faculty (1998), where
something was wrong with the teachers of a college, he worked together with
Elijah Wood and Robert Patrick. That sounds like a good start, doesn’t it?
Since then he seems to have chosen movies for the sole reason of breaking his
fans’ hearts. Now the actor is 41 years old and there are several movies that
are waiting for him.
played one of his first main roles. In the movie The Faculty (1998), where
something was wrong with the teachers of a college, he worked together with
Elijah Wood and Robert Patrick. That sounds like a good start, doesn’t it?
Since then he seems to have chosen movies for the sole reason of breaking his
fans’ hearts. Now the actor is 41 years old and there are several movies that
are waiting for him.
Since 2012 Hartnett has been
in a relationship with actress Tamsin Egerton. The couple currently lives in
England and they have 2 kids.
in a relationship with actress Tamsin Egerton. The couple currently lives in
England and they have 2 kids.
Wes
Bentley
Bentley
Wes Bentley played in the
movie American Beauty (1999) at the age of 21. There are other highly rated
movies in his filmography as well, like The Hunger Games (2012), Interstellar
(2014), and Mission: Impossible — Fallout (2018). Wes is turning 42 soon, but
he’s managed to keep the same charm and he has also has grown a thick beard.
movie American Beauty (1999) at the age of 21. There are other highly rated
movies in his filmography as well, like The Hunger Games (2012), Interstellar
(2014), and Mission: Impossible — Fallout (2018). Wes is turning 42 soon, but
he’s managed to keep the same charm and he has also has grown a thick beard.
The actor couldn’t stay away
from various temptations on his way to success. In July 2009 Wes confessed to
his friend that he needed help to fight alcohol and drug addiction. Bentley
started a step-by-step rehab program and continued his career afterward. The
documentary My Big Break shows Bentley’s real life — his struggles with
addiction and star dizziness.
from various temptations on his way to success. In July 2009 Wes confessed to
his friend that he needed help to fight alcohol and drug addiction. Bentley
started a step-by-step rehab program and continued his career afterward. The
documentary My Big Break shows Bentley’s real life — his struggles with
addiction and star dizziness.
In 2010 Wes Bentley married
producer Jacqui Swedberg. The couple has 2 kids: a son and a daughter.
producer Jacqui Swedberg. The couple has 2 kids: a son and a daughter.
James
Van Der Beek
Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek is the one
who played Dawson Leery in the Dawson’s Creek TV series (1998-2003). And the
one who played Simon in How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014).
who played Dawson Leery in the Dawson’s Creek TV series (1998-2003). And the
one who played Simon in How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014).
A 42 years old James is the
father to more than just a couple of kids. He is married to business-consultant
Kimberly Brook, with whom he has 5 kids. In October 2019 the couple announced
that they are expecting their sixth kid.
father to more than just a couple of kids. He is married to business-consultant
Kimberly Brook, with whom he has 5 kids. In October 2019 the couple announced
that they are expecting their sixth kid.
Ben
Affleck
Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt
started to act in movies at the age of 6. At the age of 19, he was already
conquering the hearts of his girl fans and he continues to do so today. Not
only have movies like Good Will Hunting (1997), Shakespeare in Love (1998), and
Pearl Harbor (2001) made him famous, but they’ve also made him rich. Affleck
tried himself in the role of Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
(2016) and now a 47-year-old actor is going to play, together with Matt Damon,
in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel.
started to act in movies at the age of 6. At the age of 19, he was already
conquering the hearts of his girl fans and he continues to do so today. Not
only have movies like Good Will Hunting (1997), Shakespeare in Love (1998), and
Pearl Harbor (2001) made him famous, but they’ve also made him rich. Affleck
tried himself in the role of Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
(2016) and now a 47-year-old actor is going to play, together with Matt Damon,
in Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel.
From 2005 till 2018 Affleck
was married to actress Jennifer Garner. The couple has 2 daughters and one son.
was married to actress Jennifer Garner. The couple has 2 daughters and one son.
Jason
Priestley
Priestley
It’s him — the handsome school
newspaper editor Brandon from the Beverly Hills, 90210 TV series (1990-2000).
The teenagers of the 90s used to tune in after dinner so they wouldn’t miss a
single event from the lives of Brandon and Brenda Walsh, Kelly Taylor, Donna
Martin, Steve Sanders, and David Silver.
newspaper editor Brandon from the Beverly Hills, 90210 TV series (1990-2000).
The teenagers of the 90s used to tune in after dinner so they wouldn’t miss a
single event from the lives of Brandon and Brenda Walsh, Kelly Taylor, Donna
Martin, Steve Sanders, and David Silver.
The charming Jason Priestley
has played in more than 100 roles in movies within his career, but there were
no other cult ones among them. There is a chance he will make headlines again
with the release of the renewed TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 with almost the
full cast of actors from the 20-year-old hit. This seems to be a good present
for Priestley’s 50th birthday.
has played in more than 100 roles in movies within his career, but there were
no other cult ones among them. There is a chance he will make headlines again
with the release of the renewed TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 with almost the
full cast of actors from the 20-year-old hit. This seems to be a good present
for Priestley’s 50th birthday.
Today the actor lives together
with his family in Los Angeles. Since 2005, the actor has been married to
makeup artist Naomi Lowde. The couple has 2 kids: a son and a daughter.
with his family in Los Angeles. Since 2005, the actor has been married to
makeup artist Naomi Lowde. The couple has 2 kids: a son and a daughter.
Brian
Austin Green
Austin Green
Brian Austin Green, also
remembered because of the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 was lucky to act in
series like Smallville (2001-2011), CSI: Miami (2002-2012), Desperate
Housewives (2004-2012), and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008 —
2009). Today the actor is 46 and he has played in more than 70 roles.
remembered because of the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 was lucky to act in
series like Smallville (2001-2011), CSI: Miami (2002-2012), Desperate
Housewives (2004-2012), and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008 —
2009). Today the actor is 46 and he has played in more than 70 roles.
Since 2010 Brian has been
married to actress Megan Fox. The couple is raising 3 sons.
married to actress Megan Fox. The couple is raising 3 sons.
Matt
LeBlanc
LeBlanc
Matt LeBlanc’s main role is
undeniably Joey Tribbiani from Friends. During 10 seasons he was so charming
that spectators forgave his silliness and other sins. He also acted in the
sitcom’s sequel called Joey, but this TV series failed to repeat the same
success as Friends.
undeniably Joey Tribbiani from Friends. During 10 seasons he was so charming
that spectators forgave his silliness and other sins. He also acted in the
sitcom’s sequel called Joey, but this TV series failed to repeat the same
success as Friends.
Nevertheless, Matt hasn’t
disappeared from screens, because Friends is being watched by each new
generation. The actor said in an interview that once, in one of the TV series’
young fans confused LeBlanc for Joey’s father. Years don’t go unnoticeably of
course but they look good on Matt.
disappeared from screens, because Friends is being watched by each new
generation. The actor said in an interview that once, in one of the TV series’
young fans confused LeBlanc for Joey’s father. Years don’t go unnoticeably of
course but they look good on Matt.
Today the actor has become the
host of Top Gear’s new episodes and recently he also played himself in the
series Episodes (2011 — 2017). Until 2006, LeBlanc was married to model Melissa
McKnight. While they were married they had a daughter, Marina Pearl.
host of Top Gear’s new episodes and recently he also played himself in the
series Episodes (2011 — 2017). Until 2006, LeBlanc was married to model Melissa
McKnight. While they were married they had a daughter, Marina Pearl.
Kevin
Sorbo
Sorbo
Kevin Sorbo is remembered as
the main character in the TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995 —
1999). He has been acting a lot since then (and continues doing it) but,
unfortunately, not in the highest-grossing films. The actor is 61 years old now
and he is married to actress Sam Jenkins. She played Serena, Hercules’ wife, in
the TV series mentioned above. Kevin and Sam have 3 kids: 2 sons and a
daughter.
the main character in the TV series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995 —
1999). He has been acting a lot since then (and continues doing it) but,
unfortunately, not in the highest-grossing films. The actor is 61 years old now
and he is married to actress Sam Jenkins. She played Serena, Hercules’ wife, in
the TV series mentioned above. Kevin and Sam have 3 kids: 2 sons and a
daughter.
Ryan
Phillippe
Phillippe
Ryan Phillippe became famous
after playing the main role in the movie Cruel Intentions (1999). It was not
his first role in the cinema, but it was definitely one of his most
significant. Before this movie, he played in films like I Know What You Did
Last Summer (1997), Little Boy Blue (1997), and 54 (1998). Today Ryan Phillippe
continues his acting career and surprisingly looks younger than his actual 45
years. The actor is fond of martial arts and has a black belt in Taekwondo.
after playing the main role in the movie Cruel Intentions (1999). It was not
his first role in the cinema, but it was definitely one of his most
significant. Before this movie, he played in films like I Know What You Did
Last Summer (1997), Little Boy Blue (1997), and 54 (1998). Today Ryan Phillippe
continues his acting career and surprisingly looks younger than his actual 45
years. The actor is fond of martial arts and has a black belt in Taekwondo.
From 1999 to 2008 the actor
was married to Reese Witherspoon, who became the mother of his daughter Ava and
son Deacon. Phillippe also has daughter, Kai, from actress Alexis Knapp.
was married to Reese Witherspoon, who became the mother of his daughter Ava and
son Deacon. Phillippe also has daughter, Kai, from actress Alexis Knapp.
Joseph
Gordon-Levitt
Gordon-Levitt
Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been
actively playing in movies from childhood. It was at the age of 16- 17 when he
started to get bigger roles. Shooting in the series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996
— 2001) where he played Tommy Solomon, became a big step in the actor’s career.
Joseph’s most significant works are Inception (2010) and The Dark Knight Rises
(2012).
actively playing in movies from childhood. It was at the age of 16- 17 when he
started to get bigger roles. Shooting in the series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996
— 2001) where he played Tommy Solomon, became a big step in the actor’s career.
Joseph’s most significant works are Inception (2010) and The Dark Knight Rises
(2012).
Since 2014 Gordon-Levitt has
been married to Tasha McCauley. The couple has 2 sons.
been married to Tasha McCauley. The couple has 2 sons.
James
Marsden
Marsden
James Marsden started his
career with the TV series Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993-2000).
Marsden’s brightest roles are the role of Neal Oliver in Interstate 60:
Episodes of the Road (2001), Lon Hammond, Jr. in The Notebook (2004), Cyclops
in X-Men (2000, 2003, 2006), and Richard White in Superman Returns (2006).
Moreover, James was a successful model and used to work on the Versace brand in
the past.
career with the TV series Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993-2000).
Marsden’s brightest roles are the role of Neal Oliver in Interstate 60:
Episodes of the Road (2001), Lon Hammond, Jr. in The Notebook (2004), Cyclops
in X-Men (2000, 2003, 2006), and Richard White in Superman Returns (2006).
Moreover, James was a successful model and used to work on the Versace brand in
the past.
Today the actor is 46 years
old and he still appears on screen, including filming in the series Westworld
(2016-present). Marsden has 3 kids: a son and a daughter from his ex-wife Lisa
Linde, and a son from his ex-girlfriend — model Rose Costa.
old and he still appears on screen, including filming in the series Westworld
(2016-present). Marsden has 3 kids: a son and a daughter from his ex-wife Lisa
Linde, and a son from his ex-girlfriend — model Rose Costa.
Freddie
Prinze Jr.
Prinze Jr.
Freddie Prinze Jr. is the son
of the famous comedian-actor Freddie Prinze from the 1970s. He made himself
known in the 90s when he starred in the film I Know What You Did Last Summer
and its sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. After the release of the
movie She’s All That (1999), he became famous. By the way, Freddie Prinze Jr.
made a celebrity cameo on the Friends TV series where he played a male nanny.
of the famous comedian-actor Freddie Prinze from the 1970s. He made himself
known in the 90s when he starred in the film I Know What You Did Last Summer
and its sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. After the release of the
movie She’s All That (1999), he became famous. By the way, Freddie Prinze Jr.
made a celebrity cameo on the Friends TV series where he played a male nanny.
In 2002, Prinze Jr. married
actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. The couple has 2 kids, a daughter, Charlotte
Grace and a son, Rocky James. Freddie is fond of dancing, collecting comics,
and is a big fan of the London football club ’Arsenal’ as well as East-Asian
cinematography.
actress Sarah Michelle Gellar. The couple has 2 kids, a daughter, Charlotte
Grace and a son, Rocky James. Freddie is fond of dancing, collecting comics,
and is a big fan of the London football club ’Arsenal’ as well as East-Asian
cinematography.
Matt
Damon
Damon
Matt Damon is 49 years old and
he is still as handsome as he was 30 years ago. The actor played his first role
in the movie School Ties (1992). 5 years later the movie Good Will Hunting
(1997) appeared on the big screen and made him famous. Among Matt’s brightest
works are The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Bourne Identity (2002), and The
Martian (2015). One of Damon’s movies called Ford v Ferrari is almost the most
anticipated premiere of the fall.
he is still as handsome as he was 30 years ago. The actor played his first role
in the movie School Ties (1992). 5 years later the movie Good Will Hunting
(1997) appeared on the big screen and made him famous. Among Matt’s brightest
works are The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Bourne Identity (2002), and The
Martian (2015). One of Damon’s movies called Ford v Ferrari is almost the most
anticipated premiere of the fall.
Here is an interesting fact —
the actor had been a smoker for 17 years, but he managed to quit this bad habit
for the health of his future kids. Since 2005, Matt Damon has been married to Luciana
Bozán Barroso. The couple has 4 daughters, including Luciana’s daughter from
her first marriage.
the actor had been a smoker for 17 years, but he managed to quit this bad habit
for the health of his future kids. Since 2005, Matt Damon has been married to Luciana
Bozán Barroso. The couple has 4 daughters, including Luciana’s daughter from
her first marriage.
Which handsome guys from the
90s used to be on the posters in your bedroom? We would be glad to hear from
you in the comments!
90s used to be on the posters in your bedroom? We would be glad to hear from
you in the comments!
BRIGHTSIDE
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.