Then And Now: How Have Your Childhood Crushes Changed Over Time?

Margot Nolan
Apr 06, 2022
Apr 06, 2022

We can all agree that the 1990s was an iconic period for fashion, teen films, and music. We had "The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles"; we had "The Secret World of Alex Mack",... But none of those massive successes would have been possible without some gifted and versatile actresses. However, the question now is: What happened to the hottest girls of our childhood?
While some of them have gone on to become big stars, others have faded into the background and chosen to stay out of the spotlight. In fact, fans' feelings for their idols haven't faded even when they have lost track of the celebrities they used to love. With that in mind, it's time to take a look at this collection of then-and-now pictures of your childhood crushes.
Scroll down to go over some of your favorite '80s stars from Molly Ringwald to Elisabeth Shue. Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comment below.

#1 Molly Ringwald

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Then And Now: How Have Your Childhood Crushes Changed Over Time?

#1 Molly Ringwald

#2 Gillian Anderson

#3 Elisabeth Shue

#4 Debbe Dunning

#5 Claire Danes

#6 Melissa Joan Hart

#7 The Spice Girls

#8 Alicia Silverstone

#9 Drew Barrymore

#10 Kelly LeBrock

#11 Danica McKellar

#12 Danielle Fishel

#13 Tiffani Amber Thiessen

#14 Soleil Moon Frye

#15 Michelle Trachtenberg

#16 Christine Lakin

#17 Alyssa Milano

#18 Kirsten Dunst

#19 Lea Thompson

#20 Christina Ricci

#21 Jennifer Grey

#22 Amy Jo Johnson

#23 Tami Stronach

#24 Larisa Oleynik

#25 Anna Chlumsky

#26 Madeline Zima

#27 Robyn Lively

#28 Phoebe Cates

#29 Marley Shelton

#30 Diane Franklin

#31 Christine Taylor

#32 Natalie Portman

#33 Christina Applegate

#34 Lacey Chabert

#35 Katie Holmes