{"id":2225371,"date":"2026-01-07T07:05:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2225371"},"modified":"2026-01-07T07:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T07:05:26","slug":"8-celebrities-you-forgot-were-huge-in-the-90s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/8-celebrities-you-forgot-were-huge-in-the-90s\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Celebrities You Forgot Were Huge in the 90s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Ah, the 90s! It was a magical time filled with slap bracelets, grunge music, and a whole lot of iconic television. While we often remember the big names like Britney Spears, Will Smith, and Leonardo DiCaprio, there are plenty of celebrities who were absolutely everywhere back then but seem to have faded into the background of our memories. Grab your favorite coffee mug, and let\u2019s take a stroll down memory lane to revisit eight stars who were once household names but might not be on your radar anymore.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Tiffani-Amber Thiessen<\/h2>\n<p>Remember Kelly Kapowski from \u201cSaved by the Bell\u201d? Of course, you do! Tiffani-Amber Thiessen was the ultimate crush for many a 90s kid. After \u201cSaved by the Bell,\u201d she went on to star in \u201cBeverly Hills, 90210,\u201d solidifying her status as a teen queen. Nowadays, she\u2019s more likely to be seen whipping up delicious recipes on her cooking show than acting, but her 90s charm still shines through!<\/p>\n<h2>2. Jonathan Taylor Thomas<\/h2>\n<p>Ah, JTT! The heartthrob of millions, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, was the star of \u201cHome Improvement\u201d and stole our hearts with his adorable grin and those infamous posters plastered on bedroom walls. He was the quintessential teen idol, appearing in countless magazines and even lending his voice to Simba in \u201cThe Lion King.\u201d These days, he\u2019s taken a step back from the limelight, but he\u2019s still got a loyal fanbase who fondly remembers those days of teen magazine covers.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Lisa Loeb<\/h2>\n<div class=\"no-margin\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1024px;margin:auto\">\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-container-caption-aligned caas-img-loader\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"Lisa Loeb 1\/30\/2013 #5\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/awqRZj.XX2xxiC4dMXbOVw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_vinyl_velvet_216\/26568a2e237766bf1cfc6c328f886f75\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lisa Loeb 1\/30\/2013 #5\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/awqRZj.XX2xxiC4dMXbOVw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_vinyl_velvet_216\/26568a2e237766bf1cfc6c328f886f75\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Lisa Loeb 1\/30\/2013 #5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Who could forget the catchy tunes of Lisa Loeb? She burst onto the scene with \u201cStay (I Missed You)\u201d in 1994, a song that topped the charts and resonated with anyone who\u2019s ever experienced unrequited love. With her iconic glasses and indie vibe, she was a breath of fresh air in the music world. Nowadays, Lisa\u2019s not just a musician; she\u2019s also a successful author and has her own line of children\u2019s eyewear. Talk about keeping it real!<\/p>\n<h2>4. Brandy Norwood<\/h2>\n<p>Brandy was everywhere in the 90s! She not only starred in her own hit sitcom, \u201cMoesha,\u201d but she also had a string of chart-topping hits, including \u201cThe Boy Is Mine.\u201d If you were a fan of R&amp;B, chances are you had her albums on repeat. Today, Brandy continues to make music and act, but she\u2019s also a proud mother, proving that she can juggle it all while still looking fabulous!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Wilmer Valderrama<\/h2>\n<p>Before he became the lovable Fez on \u201cThat \u201970s Show,\u201d Wilmer Valderrama was a rising star in the 90s. Remember the days when he was everywhere, from teen magazines to red carpet events? It seems like just yesterday he was stealing scenes with that adorable accent. Fast forward to today, and he\u2019s not just acting; he\u2019s also a producer and philanthropist, showing that he\u2019s got more than just those good looks going for him.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Neve Campbell<\/h2>\n<p>Neve Campbell was the queen of the teen drama scene with her iconic role as Julia Salinger in \u201cParty of Five.\u201d She also made waves in the horror genre with the \u201cScream\u201d franchise. Neve had the perfect combination of talent and relatability, making her a staple in 90s pop culture. These days, she\u2019s still acting and has even reprised her role in \u201cScream\u201d \u2014 proving that some stars just can\u2019t stay away from what made them famous!<\/p>\n<h2>7. Jaleel White<\/h2>\n<p>Who could forget Steve Urkel from \u201cFamily Matters\u201d? Jaleel White brought us countless laughs with his nerdy charm and unforgettable catchphrases. He was a cultural phenomenon, and his character became a staple in 90s television. While you might think of him as the ultimate sitcom geek, Jaleel has transitioned into voice acting and even dabbled in reality TV. Talk about versatility!<\/p>\n<h2>8. Jennifer Love Hewitt<\/h2>\n<p>Jennifer Love Hewitt was the quintessential 90s teen star, known for her roles in \u201cParty of Five\u201d and \u201cI Know What You Did Last Summer.\u201d With her catchy pop hits and charming smile, she was a favorite among fans. Nowadays, she\u2019s a mom and a successful actress, but there\u2019s still a soft spot in our hearts for the days when she ruled teen magazines and movie screens.<\/p>\n<p>More from Vinyl and Velvet:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, the 90s! It was a magical time filled with slap bracelets, grunge music, and a whole lot of iconic television. While we often remember the big names like Britney Spears, Will Smith, and Leonardo DiCaprio, there are plenty of celebrities who were absolutely everywhere back then but seem to have faded into the background [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2225372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[21966,430543,415764,23666,393712,385285,381587,430542,430544,307920,362371],"class_list":["post-2225371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-britney-spears","tag-grunge-music","tag-jonathan-taylor-thomas","tag-leonardo-dicaprio","tag-lisa-loeb","tag-neve-campbell","tag-saved-by-the-bell","tag-teen-magazine","tag-tiffani-amber-thiessen","tag-will-smith","tag-wilmer-valderrama"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/8-Celebrities-You-Forgot-Were-Huge-in-the-90s.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2225371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2225371"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2225371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2225373,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2225371\/revisions\/2225373"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2225372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2225371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2225371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2225371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}