Beverley Mitchell Is Still An American Teenager
There are many famous actresses that come and go over the years. Most are in our minds because there's a certain nostalgia factor that lingers as they slip into the unknown.
What happened to these actresses that captured our minds and live on in our memories? You're about to find out!
Beverley Mitchell was well known for being the middle child in the wholesome show 7th Heaven.
Nia Long's Still Going Strong
Her last big role was four years ago on the TV show The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
For the longest time, Nia Long was known for playing Will Smith's girlfriend on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also had a role in the 1995 cult hit film Friday.
Fairuza Balk's Indie Turn
Her last big film was Keanu.
Fairuza Balk was the quirky girl of the mid-90s when she appeared in films like The Craft and Almost Famous.
Selma Blair: From Cecile To Kris
She works in independent film these days.
Selma Blair blew up in the 1999 film Cruel Intentions as ditzy school girl Cecile. She recently made a resurgence playing Kris Jenner in the TV series The People v.
Rachael Leigh Cook's Comeback
O.J. Simpson.
Rachael Leigh Cook was the new "it" girl with films like She's All That and Josie and the Pussycats, and then she was gone.
Mara Wilson's Accidental Fame
In 2017, she makes a comeback in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Mrs. Doubtfire's Mara Wilson was the cute kid in practically every 90s film. These days she's retired from acting and turned to writing.
Keri Russell Lost Her Curls
Her book Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame is out now.
Keri Russell got her first major role in Felicity on The WB.
Elizabeth Hurley Got Her Buzz Back
Afterwards, her career faded until she reemerged in the late 00's on the hit TV show The Americans -- sans curls.
Elizabeth Hurley was the hottest import in America thanks to Austin Powers. After she broke up with boyfriend Hugh Grant, her career lost its buzz.
Christina Ricci Finally Got Her Show
She's recently bounced back in the 2015 series The Royals.
Christina Ricci was the 90s tomboy appearing in hits like Now & Then, The Addams Family, and Casper.
Goldie Hawn's Comedic Comeback
She lost her way with failed shows, but now is back in the TV series Z: The Beginning of Everything.
Goldie Hawn has an infectious smile that you couldn't escape in the 80s and 90s in Overboard and The First Wives Club, but she has since slowed down.
Joey Lauren Adams's Unique Voice
She'll make her comedic comeback in the 2017 film Snatched.
Joey Lauren Adams's unique raspy tone was present in 90s films like Chasing Amy, Dazed and Confused and Big Daddy.
Ally Sheedy's Broadway Chops
Today she's found a home on the TV series Still the King.
Ally Sheedy is most known for her goth-to-chic role in 1985 film The Breakfast Club.
Jennifer Jason Leigh's High-Profile Role
Since then, she's been on and off Broadway.
Jennifer Jason Leigh got her start in the classic 80s comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Gaby Hoffman's Indie Darling Turn
She recently returned in her first high-profile role in years with the 2015 film The Hateful Eight.
Indie darling Gaby Hoffman broke out in the 1995 film Now and Then.
Karyn Parsons Returns To TV
Soon after, she quit acting but then emerged in critically-acclaimed TV shows Girls and Transparent.
Karyn Parsons played the ditzy sister on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for six years. After bit parts in films, she faded into obscurity until now. She has a new TV show coming up called Fly.
Mira Sorvino's Ageless Looks
Jenna Von Oy's Mommy Blogger
Jenna von Oy played Blossom's rambly friend in the 90s show Blossom. With all of that high energy, where did she go? She still has a presence thanks to social media, but she's mainly a mommy blogger now.
Mira Sorvino was known for 1997's Romy and Michele's High School Reunion.
Eliza Dushku's No Bull Policy
From the looks of it, it seems like she hasn't aged a day since.
Eliza Dushku was a big hit playing Faith in Buffy and the spin-off show Angel.
Amy Jo Johnson's Power Ranger History
These days she's moved from LA to her hometown of Boston and recently had a huge role on the show Bull.
Actress Amy Jo Johnson was everyone's crush as the Pink Ranger in the 1993 series Power Rangers.
Thora Birch From Not To Hot
After a run on TV's Covert Affairs, she returned to Power Rangers for a cameo in the new movie.
Thora Birch transitioned from a kid star in Hocus Pocus (1991) to an adult role in American Beauty (1999) and then she lost out on high profile roles.
Marla Sokoloff's Bad Girl Gone Good
That said, she hasn't aged at all.
Marla Sokoloff was known for playing bad girl Gia in the sitcom Full House.
Tatyana Ali's New Career
These days she makes guest appearances on TV and is a successful mommy blogger.
Tatyana Ali played Ashley on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. During the later half of the show, she launched her music career and had a few hits.
Julia Stiles' Unlikely Action Turn
Now she has a new show out called Fly.
Julia Stiles was known for the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You.
Neve Campbell The Scream Queen
She reemerged in the Bourne series later on in the millennium.
Neve Campbell was the Scream queen thanks to the popular 90s horror franchise.
Molly Ringwald's Mom Roles
That said, she failed to snag anything as high profile until landing a recent role in House of Cards.
For 80s teens, Molly Ringwald was idolized thanks to John Hughes films like Pretty In Pink and The Breakfast Club.
Brandy Turns To Reality Television
After aging out of those roles, she has returned to the screen playing mom roles.
Brandy was a singer/actress known for the 90s sitcom Moesha.
Lucy Lawless's Salem Turn
After having a role in the blockbuster movie I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, she found a place in reality television years later.
For years, Lucy Lawless was known as Xena for the hit series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Vanessa Marcil's General Hospital Roots
She's now on the show Salem as Countess Marburg.
Vanessa Marcil has a fan following from her recurring role on General Hospital and her role as Gina on 90210.
Leelee Sobieski Is All About Being Called Mom
After her show Las Vegas ended, she ultimately returned to General Hospital looking better than ever.
Leelee Sobieski was known for the 90s films Deep Impact and Never Been Kissed. She's since left Hollywood and has two children.
Katey Sagal's Return To Television
She describes herself as a "mom and an outsider."
For years, Katey Sagal was known for playing loud-mouthed Peggy on the 80s sitcom Married... with Children.
Robin Tunney's Big Break
She returned to the spotlight 10 years later in the hit show Sons of Anarchy, after being a voice actress.
Robin Tunney's big break was playing the main character in the 1996 film The Craft.
Claire Danes Got Her Groove Back
she disappeared shortly after, but reemerged on popular shows like Prison Break and The Mentalist.
Claire Danes got her big starring role on the short-lived television series My So Called Life and then disappeared in the late 90s.
Liv Tyler Turns To Television
It wasn't until the 2011 show Homeland premiered that she got her career back.
Liv Tyler's gorgeous looks were longed after by many thanks to her string of 90s classics like Armageddon, Empire Records, and That Thing You Do.
Jennifer Beals Bouncing From Show To Show
She disappeared for a while, but now she's back on the TV show The Leftovers.
Jennifer Beals was known for the 1983 film Flashdance. Since then, she reemerged in 2004 with a role on The L Word.
Alyssa Milano's Not So Charmed Life
After the series ended, she hasn't been able to get a show that will stick.
Alyssa Milano was an object of desire for many on the show Who's the Boss? and later on, in the show Charmed.
Winona Ryder's Return To The Top
Her last big role was on the canceled show Mistresses (2013).
Winona Ryder was a legend in the 80s and 90s appearing in films like Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice and Little Women.
Debi Mazar's Good Career Move
She rose to fame once again in Black Swan (2010) and the TV series Stranger Things.
Kate Capshaw's Shift In Focus
Debi Mazar may always be known for Goodfellas (1990) but in the millennium she got her career back on track by appearing regularly on the show Entourage.
Kate Capshaw was known for the 1984 movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but after she hooked up with director Steven Spielberg, she limited her acting choices.
Elisabeth Shue's Still Going Strong
Her daughter, Jessica Capshaw, is now an actress on Grey's Anatomy.
Elisabeth Shue was a major star in the 80s, known for Back to the Future and Adventures In Babysitting.
Kelly LeBrock Pumps The Brakes
After being under the radar for decades, she finally got a role on CSI in 2012.
Kelly LeBrock was every boy's fantasy in the 1985 film Weird Science.
Tiffani Amber Thiessen's Career Reversal
She scored a few other cool roles after that, but doesn't act much.
Tiffani Amber Thiessen's poster might have been on everyone's school locker. She blew up on TV series such as Saved By The Bell and 90210.
Alicia Silverstone's Career Switch
These days, she has her own cooking show.
Everyone wanted Alicia Silverstone's style in the 1996 film Clueless.
Jennifer Grey's Unfortunate Nose Job
She was able to capitalize on that fame with additional roles, but for the most part retired from acting to be a PETA activist.
Jennifer Grey was the dancing queen thanks to Dirty Dancing (1987).
Jennifer Tilly's Voice Career Took Off
After a nose job completely changed her face, she has struggled to find a job for a long time.
Jennifer Tilly is known for late 90s films like Liar Liar and Bride of Chucky.
Jennifer Love Hewitt Headed To Television
Since then, she's been in mostly independent films and has voiced Bonnie Swanson on Family Guy.
Jennifer Love Hewitt was the late 90s "it" girl and then she faltered when she aged out of those roles.
Clea Duvall's Indie Queen To The Big Screen
Fortunately, she was able to pick her career back up with Ghost Whisperer and Criminal Minds.
Clea Duvall was known for late 90s films like The Faculty and Girl, Interrupted.
Rosario Dawson's Daring Move
After getting lost in the indie scene, she found herself back on the big screen in the 2012 film Argo.
Rosario Dawson started off as an indie darling in the 1995 film Kids, and appeared in blockbuster movies since then.
Melanie Griffith's Puzzling Career
Her name really lit up the screen when she appeared in the Netflix series Daredevil.
In the late 80s and early 90s, Melanie Griffith was known for Working Girl, Lolita and Milk Money.
Kellie Shanygne Williams's Stagnant Career
Her last big role was a few appearances in Hawaii Five-0.
Kellie Shanygne Williams played Laura Winslow in the 80s-90s sitcom Family Matters. Her last significant role was on the show Eve in 2006.
She's pretty active on social media.