35+ Of Our Favorite Celebrities From The 80s And 90s Compared Side By Side: How They Looked Then And How They Look Now

There's something truly special about Hollywood celebrities who were active in the 80s and 90s era. Sure, we have great icons today—but nothing beats the nostalgic feeling that hits whenever we see some veteran actors on-screen once again, especially as they age.

These two decades were undoubtedly among the most amazing in the entertainment industry (especially the 90s!)—the fashion trends were so incredible that they are making a comeback today, the music produced was timeless, and we were treated to enough teen dramas to satisfy our hopeless romantic hearts. It's no secret that the era of the 80s and 90s launched and introduced us to some of the most legendary actors to ever grace our screens.

From Jennifer Aniston to Winona Ryder—many celebrities here found their breakthrough roles that cemented their reputations in the industry. Some may have chosen to keep their current lives out of the spotlight, but many others have remained active in Hollywood.

But it's not only the younger actors who were gifted to us from the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world—this era also highlighted the talents of older celebrities who began their careers in the 60s and 70s. They may have started earlier in the industry, but in the last two decades of the 20th century, that’s when their popularity peaked.

If you still remember some of them, are you curious about what they look like now and how different they were back then? Scroll down to see some of our favorite celebrities from the 80s and 90s and find out what they look like today!

1. Chuck Norris at 81:

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Chuck Norris back then:

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2. Mr. Feeny, aka Bill Daniels, at 94:

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Mr. Feeny, aka Bill Daniels, back then:

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3. Morgan Freeman at 84:

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Morgan Freeman back then:

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4. Clint Eastwood at 91:

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Clint Eastwood back then:

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5. Bernie Sanders at 80:

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Bernie Sanders back then:

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6. The Pope at 84:

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The Pope back then:

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And a close-up:

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7. Anthony Fauci at 80:

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Anthony Fauci back then:

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8. Sir Anthony Hopkins at 83:

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Anthony Hopkins back then:

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9. Willie Nelson at 88:

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Willie Nelson back then:

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10. Betty White at 99:

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Betty White back then:

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11. Dionne Warwick at 80:

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Dionne Warwick back then:

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12. Lily Tomlin at 82:

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Lily Tomlin back then:

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13. Nick Nolte at 80:

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Nick Nolte back then:

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14. Christopher Lloyd at 83:

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Christopher Lloyd back then:

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15. Dan Rather at 90:

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Dan Rather back then:

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16. Barbara Eden at 90:

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Barbara Eden back then:

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17. Dick Van Dyke at 95:

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Dick Van Dyke back then:

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18. Sidney Poitier at 94:

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Sidney Poitier back then:

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19. James Earl Jones at 90:

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James Earl Jones back then:

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20. Tony Bennett at 95:

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Tony Bennett back then:

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21. Nancy Pelosi at 81:

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Nancy Pelosi back then:

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22. William Shatner at 90:

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William Shatner back then:

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23. Angela Lansbury at 96:

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Angela Lansbury back then:

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24. Queen Elizabeth II at 95:

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Queen Elizabeth II back then:

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25. Martha Stewart at 80:

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Martha Stewart back then:

Instagram: @marthastewart

26. Warren Beatty at 84:

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Warren Beatty back then:

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27. Martin Sheen at 81:

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Martin Sheen back then:

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And a shirtless one just for fun:

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28. Dame Maggie Smith at 86:

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Maggie Smith back then:

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29. Sir Patrick Stewart at 81:

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Patrick Stewart back then:

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30. Robert Redford at 85:

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Robert Redford back then:

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31. Al Pacino at 81:

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Al Pacino back then:

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32. Dame Judi Dench at 86:

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Judi Dench back then:

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33. George Takei at 84:

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George Takei back then:

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34. Sir Ian McKellen at 82:

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Ian McKellen back then:

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35. Tina Turner at 81:

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Tina Turner back then:

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36. Sophia Loren at 87:

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Sophia Loren back then:

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37. Dustin Hoffman at 84:

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Dustin Hoffman back then:

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38. Jane Fonda at 83:

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Jane Fonda back then:

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39. Jack Nicholson at 84:

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Jack Nicholson back then:

Some of them, unfortunately, have already passed away (bless their souls), but they left this world knowing how much of an impact they made on people and the causes that were close to their hearts. Needless to say, they will always remain a significant part of the 80s and 90s Hollywood success, and will always be.

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