What If Characters Of Pop Culture Movies Played Their Iconic Characters Once Again?

Popular movies in the ‘90s are the leap into fame for many actors. These actors made a name for themselves with their characters. For example, when we talk about Clueless, we immediately think of Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport. Although this movie was released many years ago, we still remember each of the funny scenes in the film because they are too iconic.
Now we are grown up, both the audiences and the actors, but the look of the characters in that films have never changed. It is so interesting to see the actors, who are no longer the same age as the characters they portrayed, play the same role once again. Could you imagine that? That would be hilarious and nostalgic, too.
Today, let’s our imagination go wild to revive some iconic characters which have been iconic for years.

#1 Rachel Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. in She’s All That

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This romantic story is remarked as one of the most prominent teen movies of the decade of the 90s. It starred18-year-old Rachael Leigh Cook and 17-year-old Freddie Prinze Jr.
Today, Freddie has had a few roles in films and TV series. And Leigh Cook was confirmed to take the role in a new adaption of She’s All That in 2021.

#2 Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler in Armageddon

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This film, which was released in 1998, grossed a massive revenue around the world. It is also nominated in several categories at Academy Awards such as the best sound effect editing, the best original song, and visual effects.
The film was written for a romatic couple taken by Ben Affleck (age 26) and Liv Tyler (age 21). Ben is now 49 and has had an excellent career as an actor and writer. Meanwhile, Liv at the of 44, has still taken part in remarkable films such as The Lord of the Rings.

#3 Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash in Clueless

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Clueless came out on July 19, 1995, and introduced the world to Cher Horowitz and Alicia Silverstone matching couple (they've recently experienced a comeback). They got fame by playing Cher Horowitz, known for her immaculate sense of style. Unfortunately, Silverstone hasn't been so successful after the role in Clueless.
Stacey Dash played Dionne Davenport, Cher's fashionable best friend. Their performance made it a cult film in pop culture. Currently, Alicia is 45 and has continued her career as an actress and activist, and Dash, 55 years old now, has made appearances in films and has participated as a contributor to a news network.

#4 Kirsten Dunst in Bring It On

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Kirsten Dunst was so young to take the protagonist of Bring It On (age 18) but she never let people down. Her performances were outstanding which led her to recognition and awards. She is now 39 and keeps acting as well as singing.

#5 Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada

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The Devil Wears Prada was released in 2006 with the protagonist of the young Anne Hathaway. The film was inspired by the most powerful woman in the fashion world- Anna Wintour, then Anne’s outfit was always the hot topic to discuss. Today, she is 38 years old and has won several awards like an Oscar, and a Golden Globe.

#6 Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams in Mean Girls

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Mean Girls was released in 2004. The teen comedy developed into a pop cult which is considered the best teen comedy. So Lindsay Lohan emerged as the best teen actress at the age of 18, now she is 35 and active in the show business. In company with Lindsay, Rachel McAdam was also a prominent young actress when she played Regina George at the age of 26.

#7 Uma Thurman in Kill Bill

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Uma Thurman was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress for playing The Bride in Kill Bill which was released in 2003. Despite the costume and make-up taking an important role in highlighting truthfully the character, her performance was the main reason for emerging the film.
The Bride was also one of the 100 greatest characters of the last 20 years making Uma Thurman a brilliant success in the cinema field.

#8 Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy

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The Mummy is the perfect rewatch movie. Brendan Fraser and  Rachel Weisz took their roles at the age of 31 and 28. And Brenden is now 54 years old continuing to act and has recognition from the public. Rachel gained great fame and a lot of awards including an Oscar from The Mummy. Currently, she has worked in film production.

#9 Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz in There’s Something About Mary

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There’s Something About Mary is one of the most popular comedies of the 1900s. Ben Stiller and Cameron starred in an iconic comedy that grossed the fourth-highest revenue in 1998. Currently, Ben at the age of 55, has worked as a producer and director while Cameron Diaz participated in a lot of films later and was the most prominent celebrity of the ‘90s. He is now 49 years old.

#10 Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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Kate Hudson starred in How to Lose a Guy in 10 days which was released in 2003. It was the first step in bringing her a nomination and a Golden Globe for the Best Supporting Actress for the movie Almost Famous two years later. She took the role at the age of 22 and she is now 42. But it seems like she has never thought about retirement.

#11 Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in Pretty Woman

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Pretty Woman which premiered in 1990, was also the first film on-screen collaboration between Gere and Roberts. Gere’s character in the film allowed him to establish himself as a well-known actor when he was 41 years old. He is now 72 and still works as an activist. 
Robert was 23 years old at the premiere of the film. Julia Roberts’ iconic character led her to win a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy).

#12 Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in Life Is Beautiful

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This Italian drama was released in 1997. Roberto is Nicoletta’s husband in real life. He is now at the age of 69 and has several awards. His wife is now 61. And they are still working in the cinema field.