Name These 90s Dream Girls To Get A Wifey
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Those who grew up during the 1990s no doubt have a soft spot for the entertainment that came out during that time. The decade really saw a surplus of content aimed at teenagers and adolescents, making it a great time to be a music, movie, and TV fan.
Shows like Boy Meets World, Saved by the Bell, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air helped viewers navigate the ups and downs of growing up, all while offering up their fair share of laughs during the process. The decade saw these types of teen comedies reflected on the big screen as well with movies like She's All That, Can't Hardly Wait, and Clueless. Meanwhile, there also seemed like a surge in teen-based thrillers, as seen with the Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer movies series, as well as the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show.
Just as these movies and shows hold a fond place in many viewers' hearts, so do the actors and actresses who starred in them. Many of these actresses have continued to enjoy success today, but for many of them, it was the 1990s where things really started to take off.
So let's see how many we can name to match with a 90s dreamgirl!
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From 1997 to 2003, this actress played the lead character on the supernatural WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The role brought her immense notoriety and critical acclaim, resulting in the actress showing up in a number of hit movies around the same time. These included the movies I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream 2, and The Grudge. She also appeared Daphne Blake in the live-action adaptation of Scooby Doo. She would eventually go on to marry her fellow cast member Freddie Prinze Jr. (Wikipedia).
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This actress’s stardom also took off as a result of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, where she appeared as the character of Faith throughout 20 episodes of the series beginning in season three. The actress would go on to reprise her role in the spin-off series Angel before going on to work in yet another Joss Whedon project with the TV show Dollhouse. Some of her biggest movie roles include playing the character of Missy Pantone in 2000’s Bring It On, as well as the character of Sissy in 2001’s Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Wikipedia).
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After appearing as a supporting character in a number of movies and TV shows beginning in 1998, this actress would eventually land the title role in the popular teen series Veronica Mars. The show ran for three seasons before facing cancellation, though it has maintained a strong following ever since. The actress would reprise the role in a fan-funded movie, while a revival series is currently in the works. You may have also spotted this blonde in Forgetting Sarah Marshall and The Good Place (Wikipedia).
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One of the biggest TV stars of the 1990s, this actress appeared as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully throughout 11 seasons of The X-Files. The Fox sci-fi show originally ran from 1993 to 2002, though it was also brought back for a few revival seasons beginning in 2016. This actress has also appeared as Dana Scully in two X-Files feature films. You may have also spotted her in the film The Last King of Scotland and the shows Hannibal and The Fall (Wikipedia).
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Today, this actress is probably best known for playing Lily Aldrin on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, which ran for nine seasons and over 200 episodes from 2005 to 2014. But back in the ‘90s and early 2000s, this actress was known for playing the character of Willow Rosenberg on the WB supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The actress is often cast as playing shy characters who have a quirky side once you get to know them (Wikipedia). But do you know this actress’s name?
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From 1996 to 2000, this actress appeared as the character of Sarah Reeves Merrin on the popular family drama series Party of Five. Here, she starred alongside a number of other big ‘90s stars, including Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, and Scott Wolf. At this time, the actress also made a successful jump to the big screen, appearing as the lead in the I Know What You Did Last Summer film series. You may have also spotted her in the comedy film Can’t Hardly Wait, as well as CBS supernatural series Ghost Whisperer (Wikipedia).
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Though this actress has been popular from the 1980s all the way until today, some of her biggest movies came out during the ‘90s and early 2000s. These include the comedy films The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, and Fever Pitch, as well as the first Scream movie and the psychological thriller Donnie Darko. She has received praise for both her comedic and dramatic work, and she currently stars in the dark comedy series Santa Clarity Diet, which is available on Netflix (Wikipedia).
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Of course, most people remember first taking note of this actress when she appeared as the character of Jackie Burkhart on That ‘70s Show. The actress was only 14 years old when the show first began, making her significantly younger than many of her cast members. She’s since gone on to enjoy success on the big screen with movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Black Swan, and the Bad Moms film series. She also continues to provide her voice to the character of Meg Griffin on Family Guy (Wikipedia).
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This actress skyrocketed to fame when she played one of the leading characters on the popular family drama series 7th Heaven. She appeared as Mary Camden throughout the first six seasons of the show before showing up sporadically throughout the second half of the series. At that time, she made her jump to the big screen, showing up in the movies The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Blade: Trinity, as well as the comedies Summer Catch and I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (Wikipedia).
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The ‘90s were known for turning out there fair share of teen drama/ comedy films, and this actress was fortunate to star in one of the most popular of the bunch with 10 Things I Hate About. The movie remains popular even today thanks to the cast of young actors who have gone on to become A-listers. You may also remember her from the 2001 romantic drama Save the Last Dance, as well as the Bourne action series, where she starred opposite Matt Damon (Wikipedia).
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After working in theater as a child and a teenager, this actress made her TV debut in the early 2000s, appearing in the shows The Famous Jett Jackson and Earth: Final Conflict. But it wasn’t until 2004 that her stardom really began to take off, as she appeared in both Mean Girls and The Notebook that same year. The actress has continued to flip between genres, appearing in everything from the superhero film Doctor Strange to the Best Picture of the Year winner Spotlight (Wikipedia). So do you know her name?
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A favorite amongst sci-fi and fantasy fans, this actress is known for playing the character of Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on the Sci Fi Channel series Battlestar Galactica. The show ran for four seasons between 2004 and 2009 where it earned massive critical acclaim. Since then, you may have also spotted the actresses in the shows 24, Longmire, and The Flash. She’s even appeared in some hit genre films, including Riddick, Oculus, and The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia (Wikipedia).
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This actress played the lead in not one, but two hit TV series throughout the 1990s. The first of which came with Clarissa Explains It All, which followed the eponymous teenager as she walks the audience through her day-to-day struggles of growing up. The second series was Sabrina the Teenage Witch, which ran for seven seasons on ABC and later The WB. She also starred in a number of movies aimed at teenagers, including Drive Me Crazy and Not Another Teen Movie (Wikipedia).
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This actress is probably best known for playing the lead character of Sidney Prescott in the Scream film series, which began in 1996 with its latest film being released in 2011. However, before she ever became known as a “final girl,” the actress appeared on the popular teen drama series Party of Five, where she played the character of Julia Salinger. Last year, she appareled opposite of Dwayne Johnson in the action film Skyscraper (Wikipedia). So do you remember her name?
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In 1995, this actress appeared in one of the most beloved teen comedies of the decade with her performance in Clueless. The film remains popular today, as many of the stars continue to shine on the big screen, including her co-star in the film, Paul Rudd. A couple years later, she appeared opposite George Clooney and Chris O’Donnell in 1997’s Batman & Robin, where she played the character of Barbara/ Batgirl. Last year, she appeared in the romantic comedy Book Club (Wikipedia).
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In 1999, this actress appeared in a couple of teen comedies, including She’s All That. But as popular as these movies may have been, the actress only appeared in a supporting capacity, meaning she may not have captured the attention of many until she appeared as one of the leads in the 2000 film Bring It On. She’s starred in a number of movies since, though today, she is probably best known for playing the title character in the BET series Being Mary Jane (Wikipedia).
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This actress began working in Hollywood when she was barely a teenager, showing up in the TV shows The Secret World of Alex Mack and Flipper, as well as the films Camp Nowhere and Never Been Kissed. Her success has only continued in the 2000s, with some of her biggest roles coming in the movies Sin City, Fantastic Four, and Good Luck Chuck. She is largely known for appearing in comedy in action films, though she has also appeared in more dramatic roles as well (Wikipedia).
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This actress has appeared in a slew of hit TV shows, the first of which came when she appeared in Who’s the Boss? in the role of Samantha Michelli from 1984 to 1992. After appearing in 40 episodes of Melrose Place, this actress once again went on to land another leading role in a TV series, this time with Charmed. She portrayed Phoebe Halliwell for 178 episodes of the supernatural drama series, which aired on The WB from 1998 to 2006 (Wikipedia).
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For ten years, this actress got to play the character of Rachel Green on Friends, one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show ran for over 200 episodes between 1994 and 2004, and it remains popular today thanks to reruns and its availability on Netflix. During this time, the actress also enjoyed success on the big screen, appearing in the movies Bruce Almighty and The Break-Up. More recently, you may have spotted her in Mother's Day and Office Christmas Party (Wikipedia).
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Those who grew up watching Boy Meets World may have had a hard time not developing a crush on this actress, who played Topanga Lawrence — the love interest and best friend of the series protagonist, Corey Matthews — throughout the series. The show was so popular that it even led to a spin-off, titled Girl Meets World, which aired from 2014 to 2017 on the Disney Chanel. The actress went on to reprise her role of Topanga in the series, this time serving as the mother figure (Wikipedia).
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In 1999, this celebrity released her debut album, titled So Real, which featured the hit song “Candy,” bringing her immediate mainstream success. While she continued to turn out studio albums, the singer also branched out into acting in the early 2000s, appearing in the films Dr. Dolittle 2 and The Princess Diaries. She played one of the two leads in the romance movie A Walk to Remember, which was based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. More recently, you may have watched her on the NBC drama series This Is Us (Wikipedia).
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In 1994, this actress appeared opposite Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in the gothic drama film Interview with the Vampire. The performance earned the young actress critical acclaim, resulting in a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. From there, she went on to enjoy roles in a number of hit films, including Jumanji, Little Women, and Small Soldiers. However, many probably remember first taking note of her when she appeared as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man trilogy (Wikipedia).
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After appearing in a few lesser known movies and TV shows, this actress went on to land the title role in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire. The show was a hit throughout its two-season run, which even resulted in a theatrical movie being released in 2003. The actress then went on to star in another popular family comedy series with the Cheaper by the Dozen films. She’s also released a number of studio albums, beginning with her 2002 Christmas album, while her most recent effort, Breath In. Breath Out., was released in 2015 (Wikipedia).
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Throughout the mid to late ‘90s, this actress enjoyed roles in a number of popular movies, including Scream, Going All the Way, and Jawbreaker. Then, in 2001, she landed one of the leading roles in the WB series Charmed. Here, she played Paige Matthews, one of the three witch sisters which the series revolves around. At the same time, her film career continued with the actress popping up in both halves of 2007’s Grindhouse, as well as the 2011 film Conan the Barbarian (Wikipedia).
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Though this actress may still be popular today, things really started to take off for her in the 1990s. Some of her earlier hits included the dark comedy/ drama films Pleasantville and Election, which came out in 1998 and 1999. The actress was then introduced to a much larger audience thanks to her leading role in the Legally Blonde film series, where she played Elle Woods. She’s since achieved critical acclaim thanks to her performances in Walk the Line and Big Little Lies (Wikipedia).
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From 2004 to 2009, this actress enjoyed a leading role on the Sci Fi Channel series Battlestar Galactica. The part allowed the actress to play multiple versions of the same character, which earned her critical acclaim for the dynamic performance. Her success has only continued since, as the actress has enjoyed leading roles on the show The Cleaner and Hawaii Five-0. More recently, she’s appeared in the ABC drama series A Million Little Things, where she plays Katherine Kim (Wikipedia).
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After appearing in a number of movies throughout the ‘80s, some of this actress’s biggest hits came in the following decade with movies such as Scream 2, Boogie Nights, and the sequel to Austin Powers. Her success continued into the 2000s, where many viewers may remember her thanks to her supporting role in the massively successful Hangover film series. She even enjoyed a recurring role in the NBC/ ABC comedy/ medical drama Scrubs (Wikipedia). But do you remember this actress’s name?
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After appearing in a number of projects that didn't quite gain her mainstream recognition, this actress finally got the credit she deserved when she appeared in the 2001 David Lynch film Mulholland Drive. Since then, she’s appeared as the lead in a number of hit films, including the 2002 remake The Ring, as well as the 2005 blockbuster King Kong. She’s received two Academy Award nomination to date, one in 2003 for her performance in 21 Grams, and her second in 2012 for The Impossible (Wikipedia).
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After working as an actress on the stage throughout the late ‘90s and early 2000s, this star achieved widespread recognition when she landed the role of Gabriella Montez in the Disney Channel High School Musical film series. Since then, she has continued to enjoy success as both an actress and a singer. She released her first studio album, titled V, in 2006. Then, in the 2010s, she sought to grow away from her Disney Channel persona by appearing in films such as Sucker Punch and Spring Breakers (Wikipedia).
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From 2002 to 2016, this actress served as the face of the Resident Evil film series, where she played the character of Alice throughout six feature films. The role turned this actress into one of the most prominent female action stars working in Hollywood. At the same time, she appeared in a number of other science fiction and action movies, including The Fourth Kind and The Three Musketeers. This year, she is set to play the villain in the Hellboy reboot (Wikipedia).
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From 1988 to 1997, this character played Darlene Conner on Roseanne — a part which she recently got to reprise in the revival series, as well as the spin-off, titled The Conners. You may have also spotted her in the recurring role of Leslie Winkle on The Big Bang Theory, a part which she appeared in alongside her former Roseanne co-star, Johnny Galecki. Since 2010, this actress has also worked as a host on The Talk, a show which she also created (Wikipedia).
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In 1991, this actress made her debut in the 1991 Spike Lee film Jungle Fever. She appeared in a number of bit parts throughout the remainder of the decade before things really started to take off for her in the early 2000s. Many came to know her thanks to her role as Storm in the X-Men film series, which she has appeared in from 2000 all the way until 2014. She’s also received critical acclaim thanks to her performance in Monster’s Ball, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress (Wikipedia).
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One of the biggest childhood and teen celebrities of the 1990s and 2000s, this actress’s stardom really began to take off when she played dual roles in the 1998 Disney movie The Parent Trap. Her success continued with the feature films Freaky Friday and Mean Girls — the latter of which has gone on to become a cult classic. At the same time, the actress’s personal life became the subject of much media attention, which often ended up overshadowing her film and television work (Wikipedia).
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Throughout the 1990s, this actress earned critical acclaim for a number of her performances, which often appeared in grittier drama films, such as Kalifornia, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and The Basketball Diaries. However, the actress has also appeared in her fair share of comedic projects, including the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, where she played the role of Audrey Griswold. Last year, she appeared in the drama film A Million Little Pieces (Wikipedia). So do you remember her name?
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Know for both being an accomplished singer and an actress, this star’s career really began to take off in the early ‘90s. It was at this time that she released her first studio album in 1994, which would go on to be certified four-times platinum. Then two years later, she appeared as the title character on the sitcom Moesha, which ran on the UPN for six successful seasons. The actress also appeared in the 1998 film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, where she played the character of Karla Wilson (Wikipedia).
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In 1994, this actress made her big screen debut by appearing in The Mask opposite Jim Carrey. The remainder of the decade found her in a number of other successful films, including My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary, and Being John Malkovich. While she was primarily known for her comedy work early on, this actress expanded into more dramatic roles, including her performance in 2001’s Vanilla Sky, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. In 2018, she announced her retirement from acting (Wikipedia).
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This actress began acting professionally in 1991, though many wouldn’t come to take serious note of her until 1997 when she played one of the two leads in the romantic drama film Titanic. The movie went on to be a cultural phenomenon, which held the title of the highest grossing movie of all time for over a decade. She’s continued to earn critical acclaim ever since, winning not only an Academy Award, but an Emmy, Grammy, and a number of Golden Globe awards as well (Wikipedia).
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After popping up in a number of lesser-known films throughout the late ’80s and early ‘90s, this actress first hit it big when she appeared in the 1994 action film Speed. Here, she starred opposite Keanu Reeves, and the two would later go on to rekindle their on-screen chemistry in the 2006 romance movie The Lake House. Some of her other biggest hits include Miss Congeniality, The Blind Side, and Gravity — the latter two of which she ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actress (Wikipedia).
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This actress is best known for playing the character of Jessie Spano in Saved by the Bell. The sitcom aired on NBC from 1989 to 1993, where it followed a group of teenagers trying to navigate the ups and downs of high school life. The series was followed up by a sequel, titled Saved by the Bell: The College Years, which the actress did not regularly appear in. Instead, she revamped her image by appearing in the 1995 thriller Showgirls (Wikipedia).
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After appearing in a supporting capacity in a number of movies and TV shows throughout the late 1990s, including Party of Five, this actress earned widespread recognition when she appeared as the character of Penny Lane in the 2000 comedy/ drama film Almost Famous. The performance earned her a Golden Globe award and an Academy Award nomination, solidify her as leading lady material. Some of her biggest hits since include How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Deepwater Horizon (Wikipedia).
