Let’s get one thing straight: the ’90s were iconic in every way possible. There were no stylists curating looks for Instagram — just raw energy and some questionable fashion choices…
From wild red carpet moments to the strangest celeb pairings imaginable, here are 17 of the most random photos of celebrities in the ’90s.
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TLC sporting…condoms? (at the 1994 AMAs, ofc). Unlike most of the photos on this list, we actually have some context. In an interview with Oprah, the group explained the look was a statement to promote safe sex. I’ll give it to them — I went from “huh?” to “that’s honestly so cool of them.”
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The Backstreet Boys’ 1998 distorted portrait session in London. The fact that someone on their team approved this is insane to me — but also the fact that no one really knows about it? Not that surprising, honestly.
3.
Adam Sandler bidding a near-kissy goodbye to a penguin mascot at Planet Hollywood in 1995. I’m not sure what’s going on here, but I do know this is typical Adam Sandler energy.
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Sandra Bullock…on the toilet?! There was something about the ’90s and random celebrity home photoshoots, and Bullock was clearly game. Shot in her LA home bathroom in 1993, this might just be the most fashionable bathroom break known to society.
7.
Paris Hilton cuddling a Pikachu stuffy at what appears to be a Christmas event in 1999. Between the zebra-print dress, matching bracelets, and the Pokémon crossover, this might be the most ’90s thing I’ve ever seen.
8.
The Spice Girls meeting Prince Charles at The Manchester Opera House in 1997. Mel B (Scary Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) both broke royal protocol by planting a kiss on Prince Charles’ cheek!
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Will Smith rocking a sumo suit on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This was from the episode “Will Steps Out” from 1994, where he sports the weighted suit to sympathize with his Uncle. I feel like there were better ways to show empathy but then again, this was the ’90s…
10.
Keanu Reeves looking like he’s NOT the king of Speed. Hah — get it? Arriving to the Another You premiere in 1991, It’s looking like Mr. Reeves is just a bitttt too close to losing his balance.
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Cameron Diaz rocking a yellow feathered cap with serious Marge Simpson energy in 1996. It’s high fashion meets comedy cartoon, and somehow, she’s pulling it off.
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Julie Andrews and the Pink Panther — the crossover we didn’t know we needed but absolutely deserve. Ofc, Julie and her husband, director Blake Edwards, were at the Son of the Pink Panther premiere in 1993. But let’s be real — we deserved a full-on Julie Andrews starring role (beyond her brief appearances) in AT LEAST one Pink Panther movie.
13.
Sandra Bullock and John Travolta creepily peeking out from behind a curtain. Turns out, the two were waiting to be introduced at a press conference in 1996. But honestly, they’re just giving a high school theatre kids eagerly waiting to go on stage vibe, and I kind of love it.
14.
Verne Troyer, Robert Wagner, and Rob Lowe channeling Dr. Evil at the Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me premiere in 1999. This pose is so iconic, who wouldn’t strike one when given the chance?
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Brooke Shields getting a bittt cozy with Ronald McDonald at the 1992 “Helping Hands” event. America’s sweetheart meets America’s favourite burger clown? The chemistry is undeniable — McLove is in the air.
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Kevin Costner, just casually clinging to a street railing in 1990. His outfit is so ’90s boyband, I’m shocked to find out that he wasn’t in one.
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Rowan Atkinson getting way too close to a yellow Mini Cooper for Red Nose Day in 1995. If it were anyone else, I’d have more questions. But this is Mr. Bean we’re talking about.
Truly, the ’90s gave us a kind of celebrity culture that will NEVER exist again — one where publicists were seemingly nowhere to be found, and the random moments were still a little bit wholesome. God bless the low camera quality and fearless fashion…
Think we missed any random but iconic ’90s celeb photos? Let us know in the comments!
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