The 1990s witnessed the rise of many memorable movie stars.

They captured the imaginations of moviegoers then and many of them are still major actors today.

Unfortunately, his substance abuse issues prevented him from reprising the role in the third film.

Edward Furlong as John Connor in Terminator 2 juxtaposed with Arnold Schwarzenegger as the T-800 in Terminator 3 Rise of the Machines

Furlong rarely acts anymore.

The 15-year-old wowed audiences with her charming presence as the shy girl next door.

His role inMy Cousin Vinnyis also a testament to the actor’s comedic talents.

Imagery from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and The Princess Bride

She then retired from acting to focus on raising her children and hasn’t returned since.

She then retired from acting to focus on raising her children and hasn’t returned since.

He earned that reputation with his starring role inAmerican Gigoloand continued to win fans over throughout the early ’80s.

Blended image of Bridget Fonda in Jackie Brown and Point of No Return

His recent movies simply haven’t found mainstream audiences.

She then cemented her status as the quintessential rom-com heroine with two highly successful ones opposite Tom Hanks.

BothYou’ve Got MailandSleepless in Seattleare considered iconic 1990s movies that represent the decade perfectly.

Edward Furlong and Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Conner and the T-800 on a motorcycle in Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Its popularity inspired many movies and shows in the 1980s, which culminated in the 1990 spinoff showThe Bradys.

Among Thomas' other notable ’90s roles is the live-action Pinocchio inThe Adventures of Pinocchioin 1996.

He left acting in the 2000s to focus on his studies and went to Harvard.

Edward Furlong as young John Connor

He returned to the industry later and has been serving as a national board member of SAG-AFTRA since 2017.

A year later, she was cast in the sitcomLenny,starring comedian Lenny Clarke as the titular character.

Von Oy plays one of his daughters and was noticed for her performance.

Rachael Leigh Cook as Laney Boggs in She’s All That

Soon, she was cast in the sitcomBlossomas Six Lemeure, the titular character’s best friend.

The nerdy archetype he often portrayed quickly earned him the adoration of fans worldwide.

She earned a leading role in Barbet Schroeder’sSingle White Female, which continues to enjoy a cult following.

Joe Pesci as Harry in Home Alone

Her performance in 1993’sPoint of No Return, a remake ofLa FemmeNikita, also earned her critical acclaim.

Ever since her accident and her later engagement to Danny Elfman, she has stayed out of the limelight.

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Richard Gere in American Gigolo

Meg Ryan as Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally…

Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Randy Taylor in Home Improvement

Jenna von Oÿ as Six Lemeure in Blossom

Rick Moranis as Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk The Kids

Bridget Fonda as Maggie Hayward in Point of No Rreturn

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