Vintage StarTracks: This Time in 1990, See Tina Turner, Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Jessica Parker & More

Mar. 15, 2025

Tina Turner at London’s Wembley Arena in August 1990.Photo:Mick Hutson/Redferns

Tina Turner performs at Wembley Arena in London on August 31, 1990

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Hollywood’s biggest names closed out Summer 1990 in style!The final week of August sawTina Turnerplaying multiple shows in Europe, whileChertook the stage in Canada.Robert Downey Jr.andSarah Jessica Parkertook in a performance ofShirley MacLaine’s musical revue andJanet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour took fans on an “Escapade.“Take a trip back to 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

Hollywood’s biggest names closed out Summer 1990 in style!

The final week of August sawTina Turnerplaying multiple shows in Europe, whileChertook the stage in Canada.Robert Downey Jr.andSarah Jessica Parkertook in a performance ofShirley MacLaine’s musical revue andJanet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Tour took fans on an “Escapade.”

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

01of 16Shady LadiesCarol Kane and Rebecca De Mornay in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyRebecca De MornayembracedThe Lemon SistersstarCarol Kaneat the film’s Aug. 27 premiere in L.A.

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Shady Ladies

Carol Kane and Rebecca De Mornay in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

American actors Carol Kane (left) and Rebecca De Mornay attend the premiere of Joyce Chopra’s ‘The Lemon Sisters’ at Mann Plaza Theater in Westwood, California, 27th August 1990.

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Rebecca De MornayembracedThe Lemon SistersstarCarol Kaneat the film’s Aug. 27 premiere in L.A.

02of 16Cute CoupleDweezil Zappa and Jennifer Connelly in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyAlso atThe Lemon Sisterspremiere: musician Dweezil Zappa arriving hand-in-hand withJennifer Connelly.

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Cute Couple

Dweezil Zappa and Jennifer Connelly in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Musician Dweezil Zappa and actress Jennifer Connelly attend “The Lemon Sisters” Westwood Premiere on August 27, 1990 at Mann Plaza Theatre in Westwood, California.

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Also atThe Lemon Sisterspremiere: musician Dweezil Zappa arriving hand-in-hand withJennifer Connelly.

03of 16Wise GuyJeremy Miller in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyGrowing Pains’Jeremy Milleraimed a mischievous look at the camera atThe Lemon Sisterspremiere.

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Wise Guy

Jeremy Miller in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Jeremy Miller attends “The Lemon Sisters” Westwood Premiere on August 27, 1990 at the Mann Plaza Theatre in Westwood, California.

Growing Pains’Jeremy Milleraimed a mischievous look at the camera atThe Lemon Sisterspremiere.

04of 16Out ThereShirley MacLaine in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyShirley MacLaineflashed a bright smile as she took questions from reporters at an Aug. 27 press conference ahead of the Hollywood run of her musical revue,Out There Tonight.

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Out There

Shirley MacLaine in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Shirley MacLaine during Press Conference for “Out There Tonight” - August 27, 1990 at Pantages Theater in Hollywood, California, United States.

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Shirley MacLaineflashed a bright smile as she took questions from reporters at an Aug. 27 press conference ahead of the Hollywood run of her musical revue,Out There Tonight.

05of 16Young LoveRobert Downey, Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyA few days later,Robert Downey Jr.andSarah Jessica Parkertook in a performance of MacLaine’s show at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Aug. 29.

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Young Love

Robert Downey, Jr. and Sarah Jessica Parker in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Robert Downey, Jr. and actress Sarah Jessica Parker attend Shirley MacLaine’s One-Woman Show “Out There Tonight” Opening Night Performance on August 29, 1990 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California.

A few days later,Robert Downey Jr.andSarah Jessica Parkertook in a performance of MacLaine’s show at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Aug. 29.

06of 16Jocks Who RockChris Evert and Andy Mill in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyAlpine ski racerAndy Milland tennis champChris Evertwere at the Plaza Hotel in New York City for a good cause: the Aug. 27 Women’s International Tennis March of Dimes Benefit Dinner.

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Jocks Who Rock

Chris Evert and Andy Mill in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Athletes Chris Evert and Andy Mill attend Women’s International Tennis March of Dimes Benefit Dinner on August 27, 1990 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Alpine ski racerAndy Milland tennis champChris Evertwere at the Plaza Hotel in New York City for a good cause: the Aug. 27 Women’s International Tennis March of Dimes Benefit Dinner.

07of 16Hello, Wisconsin!Eric Clapton in 1990.Paul Natkin/GettyMeanwhile in Wisconsin,Eric Claptontook that stage at East Troy’s Alpine Valley Music Theater.

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Hello, Wisconsin!

Eric Clapton in 1990.Paul Natkin/Getty

Jeff Healy and Eric Clapton at the Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin, August 27, 1990.

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Meanwhile in Wisconsin,Eric Claptontook that stage at East Troy’s Alpine Valley Music Theater.

08of 16Photo FinishAndre Agassi in 1990.Bongarts/GettyAug. 27 also sawAndre Agassiplay the final match of the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.

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Photo Finish

Andre Agassi in 1990.Bongarts/Getty

Andre Agassi of the USA in action during the final match at the US Open in Flushing Meadows on August 27, 1990 in New York, United States.

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Aug. 27 also sawAndre Agassiplay the final match of the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.

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Janet Jackson in 1990.Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Janet Jackson performs during the “Rhythm Nation 1814” Tour at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on August 28, 1990 in Uniondale, New York.

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Janet Jacksontook fans on an “Escapade,” as her Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990 hit Uniondale, New York’s Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Aug. 28.

10of 16Art PopLittle Richard in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyLittle Richardwas one of the many A-list guests to show off his artistic skills at an Aug. 29 benefit party for People for the American Way at AM Record Studios in Hollywood.

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Art Pop

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

Musician Little Richard (born Richard Penniman, 1932 - 2020) attends a People for the American Way benefit party at AM Record Studios, Hollywood, California, August 29, 1990.

Little Richardwas one of the many A-list guests to show off his artistic skills at an Aug. 29 benefit party for People for the American Way at AM Record Studios in Hollywood.

11of 16Painting PairJustine Bateman and Peter Max in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyGerman-American pop artist Peter Max gaveJustine Batemana helping hand at the People for the American Way event.

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Painting Pair

Justine Bateman and Peter Max in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

German-American artist Peter Max holds a pot of yellow paint, and American actress Justine Bateman holds a paintbrush at a ‘People for the American Way’ Benefit Party, held at AM Record Studios in Los Angeles, California, on 29th August 1990.

German-American pop artist Peter Max gaveJustine Batemana helping hand at the People for the American Way event.

12of 16Loud and ProudCher in 1990.Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via GettyCherbelted out her hits for Toronto fans during an Aug. 29 stop on her Heart of Stone Tour.

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Loud and Proud

Cher in 1990.Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty

Cher performs at the CNE Grandstand in Canada on August 29, 1990.

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Cherbelted out her hits for Toronto fans during an Aug. 29 stop on her Heart of Stone Tour.

13of 16Euro StarTina Turner in 1990.Mick Hutson/RedfernsOver in Europe,Tina Turner’s Foreign Affair Tour continued to wow crowds in Germany, Greece and Malta.

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Euro Star

Tina Turner in 1990.Mick Hutson/Redferns

Tina Turner performs at Wembley Arena in London on August 31, 1990.

Over in Europe,Tina Turner’s Foreign Affair Tour continued to wow crowds in Germany, Greece and Malta.

14of 16Hostess with the MostestMC Lyte in 1990.Al Pereira/Getty/Michael Ochs ArchivesMC Lytewas the master of ceremonies for an Aug. 31 party celebrating the release of rap group Kings of Swing’s 1990 album,Strategy, in New York City.

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Hostess with the Mostest

MC Lyte in 1990.Al Pereira/Getty/Michael Ochs Archives

Rapper MC Lyte hosts the Rap group Kings Of Swing’s Album Release Party celebrating “Strategy (Bumrush! Records)” on August 31, 1990 in New York City.

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MC Lytewas the master of ceremonies for an Aug. 31 party celebrating the release of rap group Kings of Swing’s 1990 album,Strategy, in New York City.

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Family Affair

Jennifer Aniston and Charlie Schlatter in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Jennifer Aniston and actor Charlie Schlatter dine at Spago in West Hollywood, California on August 31, 1990.

16of 16Before MidnightJaclyn Smith in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyJaclyn Smithlooked characteristically glam as she arrived at The Bistro in Beverly Hills for an Aug. 31 party celebratingSidney Sheldon’s 1990 novelMemories of Midnight.

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Before Midnight

Jaclyn Smith in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Jaclyn Smith attends the Party to Celebrate Sidney Sheldon’s New Book “Memories of Midnight” on August 31, 1990 at The Bistro in Beverly Hills, California

Jaclyn Smithlooked characteristically glam as she arrived at The Bistro in Beverly Hills for an Aug. 31 party celebratingSidney Sheldon’s 1990 novelMemories of Midnight.

source: people.com