Vintage StarTracks: This Time in 1990, See Stevie Nicks, Madonna, Cindy Crawford & More

Mar. 15, 2025

Stevie Nicks in August 1990.Photo:Pete Still/Redferns

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac performs on stage at Maine Road Stadium on August 25th, 1990 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

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Hollywood’s biggest names had a lot going on in August 1990!

Take a trip back to the summer of 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

01of 18Birth of GrungeRichard Grieco in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty21 Jump StreetandBookerstar Richard Grieco was serving grunge at the First Annual Celebrity Pool Tournament benefitting the Treasure Chest Foundation on Aug. 19 in Brentwood, California.

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Birth of Grunge

Richard Grieco in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Richard Grieco attends the First Annual Celebrity Pool Tournament to Benefit The Treasure Chest Foundation on August 19, 1990 at Q’s Billiard Club in Brentwood, California.

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21 Jump StreetandBookerstar Richard Grieco was serving grunge at the First Annual Celebrity Pool Tournament benefitting the Treasure Chest Foundation on Aug. 19 in Brentwood, California.

02of 18Saved By the BeachElizabeth Berkley in 1990.Ron Wolfson/GettyElizabeth Berkleyposed for a photo asSaved By the Bellfilmed on location at L.A.’s Bel-Air Bay Club on Aug. 20.

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Saved By the Beach

Elizabeth Berkley in 1990.Ron Wolfson/Getty

Elizabeth Berkley on the set of “Saved By The Bell” at the Bel-Air Bay Club in Pacific Palisades on August 20, 1991 in Los Angeles, California

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Elizabeth Berkleyposed for a photo asSaved By the Bellfilmed on location at L.A.’s Bel-Air Bay Club on Aug. 20.

03of 18Movie NightBo Derek in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyOriginal glamazonBo Derektook in an Aug. 20 screening of the 1990 dramaEternityin L.A.

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Movie Night

Bo Derek in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

American actress Bo Derek, wearing a black sweater and belted patterned trousers, attends a screening of ‘Eternity’, in Los Angeles, California, 20th August 1990.

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Original glamazonBo Derektook in an Aug. 20 screening of the 1990 dramaEternityin L.A.

04of 18Diamonds Are ForeverLou Diamond Phillips in 1990.Barry King/AlamyYoung GunsandYoung Guns IIstarLou Diamond Phillipsalso attended the Aug. 20 screening ofEternity.

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Diamonds Are Forever

Lou Diamond Phillips in 1990.Barry King/Alamy

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips attends screening of ‘Eternity’ on August 20, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

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Young GunsandYoung Guns IIstarLou Diamond Phillipsalso attended the Aug. 20 screening ofEternity.

05of 18Color CoordinatedLaura Dern and Bruce Dern in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyLaura Dernand dadBruce Dernshowed up to the premiere of the veteran actor’s 1990 filmAfter Dark, My Sweetin matching shades of midnight blue.

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Color Coordinated

Laura Dern and Bruce Dern in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

American actors Laura Dern and her father Bruce Dern attending the premiere of ‘After Dark, My Sweet’ at the Director’s Guild Theater in Hollywood, California, 21st August 1990.

Laura Dernand dadBruce Dernshowed up to the premiere of the veteran actor’s 1990 filmAfter Dark, My Sweetin matching shades of midnight blue.

06of 18Hollywood HunkPierce Brosnan in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe stars were out in full force for the Aug. 21After Dark, My Sweetpremiere, with a guest list that included future 007Pierce Brosnan.

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Hollywood Hunk

Pierce Brosnan in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Pierce Brosnan attends the “After Dark, My Sweet” West Hollywood Premiere on August 21, 1990 at the DGA Theatre in West Hollywood, California.

The stars were out in full force for the Aug. 21After Dark, My Sweetpremiere, with a guest list that included future 007Pierce Brosnan.

07of 18Dark LadySherilyn Fenn in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyFresh off the success of the first season ofTwin Peaks, Sherilyn Fenn posed for a photo at theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

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Dark Lady

Sherilyn Fenn in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Sherilyn Fenn attends the “After Dark, My Sweet” West Hollywood Premiere on August 21, 1990 at the DGA Theatre in West Hollywood, California.

Fresh off the success of the first season ofTwin Peaks, Sherilyn Fenn posed for a photo at theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

08of 18Martha, Martha, MarthaMartha Plimpton in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyMartha Plimptoneschewed Hollywood glitz for a very ’90s combo of plaid and jeans for theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

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Martha, Martha, Martha

Martha Plimpton in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Martha Plimpton at the premiere of ‘After Dark, My Sweet’ on August 21, 1990 at Director’s Guild Theater in Hollywood, California

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Martha Plimptoneschewed Hollywood glitz for a very ’90s combo of plaid and jeans for theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

09of 18Night VisionMadonna in 1990.MediaPunch/ShutterstockIn a year that sawMadonnacrisscross the world on herBlond Ambition Tourand star inDick Tracy, the pop star still found time to attend theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

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Night Vision

Madonna in 1990.MediaPunch/Shutterstock

Madonna at the Premiere of “After Dark, My Sweet” at Director’s Guild in Los Angeles, California August 21, 1990

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In a year that sawMadonnacrisscross the world on herBlond Ambition Tourand star inDick Tracy, the pop star still found time to attend theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere.

10of 18Power CoupleSteve Martin and Victoria Tennant in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAlso at theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere:Steve Martinand then-wife Victoria Tennant.

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Power Couple

Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Steve Martin and Victoria Tennant during Premiere of “After Dark, My Sweet” at Director’s Guild in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Also at theAfter Dark, My Sweetpremiere:Steve Martinand then-wife Victoria Tennant.

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Working Men

Emilio Estevez and Jay Leno in 1990.Tim McCleary/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Actor Emilio Estevez during an interview with guest host Jay Leno on The Tonight Show, August 21, 1990

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12of 18The One and OnlyKRS-One in 1990.Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyRapperKRS-Oneposed for an Aug. 22 photo in New York City. His group, Boogie Down Productions, had recently released their fourth album,Edutainment.

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The One and Only

KRS-One in 1990.Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Rapper KRS-One (aka Lawrence “Kris” Parker) appears in a portrait taken on August 22, 1990 in New York City.

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RapperKRS-Oneposed for an Aug. 22 photo in New York City. His group, Boogie Down Productions, had recently released their fourth album,Edutainment.

13of 18UnforgettableNatalie Cole in 1990.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyOn Aug. 23, singerNatalie Colewas the musical guest onThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

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Unforgettable

Natalie Cole in 1990.Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Musical guest Natalie Cole performs on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, on August 23, 1990

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On Aug. 23, singerNatalie Colewas the musical guest onThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

14of 18Sporty SpiceCindy Crawford in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyAt an Aug. 23 press conference in New York City,Cindy Crawfordannounced her collaboration with JH Collectibles on a new sportswear line.

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Sporty Spice

Cindy Crawford in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Model Cindy Crawford attends a press conference to announce her association with JH Collectibles to launch a sportwear line on August 23, 1990 at JH Collectibles, 1411 Broadway in New York City.

At an Aug. 23 press conference in New York City,Cindy Crawfordannounced her collaboration with JH Collectibles on a new sportswear line.

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Kirstie Alley in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Kirstie Alley attends the “Delta Force 2” West Hollywood Premiere on August 23, 1990 at the DGA Theatre in West Hollywood, California.

CheersstarKirstie Alleywas in West Hollywood on Aug. 23 for the premiere of action flickDelta Force 2: The Colombian Connection.

16of 18Hold OnWilson Phillips in 1990.Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyWendy Wilson,Chynna PhillipsandCarnie WilsonofWilson Phillipsposed for an Aug. 24 photo in Minneapolis. The group’s self-titled debut album, featuring inescapable single"Hold On,“had recently hit No. 2 on theBillboard 200chart.

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Hold On

Wilson Phillips in 1990.Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Wilson Phillips (L-R) Wendy Wilson, Chynna Phillips and Carnie Wilson pose for a portrait in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 24, 1990.

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Wendy Wilson,Chynna PhillipsandCarnie WilsonofWilson Phillipsposed for an Aug. 24 photo in Minneapolis. The group’s self-titled debut album, featuring inescapable single"Hold On,“had recently hit No. 2 on theBillboard 200chart.

17of 18Stand BackStevie Nicks in 1990.Pete Still/RedfernsStevie Nicksdonned one of her signature shawls to perform withFleetwood Macon Aug. 25 in Manchester, England.

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Stand Back

Stevie Nicks in 1990.Pete Still/Redferns

Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac performs on stage at Maine Road Stadium on August 25th, 1990 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

Stevie Nicksdonned one of her signature shawls to perform withFleetwood Macon Aug. 25 in Manchester, England.

18of 18Funny GirlNick Nolte and Barbra Streisand in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyPrince of TidescostarsNick NolteandBarbra Streisandwere photographed in New York City in August 1990.

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Funny Girl

Nick Nolte and Barbra Streisand in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Nick Nolte and actress/singer Barbra Streisand on August 21, 1990 on the set of the film “The Prince of Tides” in New York City.

Prince of TidescostarsNick NolteandBarbra Streisandwere photographed in New York City in August 1990.

source: people.com