The '90s introduced us to celebrity culture at its best, and its worst. From supermodel stars to blockbuster heartthrobs, everyone kept their eyes glued to the red carpet – and no one faced the same level of scrutiny as the celebrity sex symbols of the decade. See what they've been up to since the height of their fame and what they look like now...
© Getty Images,FilmMagic via Getty ImagesSharon Stone has come back into mainstream fame
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone rose to international fame as Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct (1992), defining the art of on-screen seduction by donning a white mini dress and crossing her legs.
The actress disappeared from mainstream fame for a time, following a stroke in 2001. Since then, she's made a comeback with roles in Euphoria and In Memoriam. Sharon is a mother to three boys.
© WireImage via Getty Images,Getty ImagesLeonardo DiCaprio's star status is as solid as it was in the '90s as a teen heartthrob
Leonardo DiCaprio
He's the king of the world, at least, he certainly was in the '90s. Leonardo DiCaprio's charm, good looks and roguish on-screen appeal had teens falling hard throughout the decade.
These days, he's continuing his star success with recent hits like One Battle After Another and has worked as a producer on projects like Death Boom and A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough.
© Getty Images,WWD via Getty ImagesSalma Hayek became an icon in '90s thriller 'From Dusk Till Dawn'
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek's role as Santanico Pandemonium in vampire flick From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) made her a sex symbol for the ages, and a terrifying one at that.
She's since appeared in Grown Ups (2010), Frida (2002) and Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) and most recently worked on 2025's Sacrifice. Salma has been married to François-Henri Pinault since 2009, with whom she shares daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images,WWD via Getty ImagesCindy Crawford is now a successful businesswoman
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford was one of the '90s most recognisable faces, nicknamed 'Baby Gia' by the industry for her striking resemblance to '70s star model Gia Carangi.
She's also a successful businesswoman and runs cosmetic company Meaningful Beauty. Cindy is also a mother to two talented children: Kaia Gerber and Presley Gerber. She's been married to Rande Gerber since 1998.
© WireImage via Getty Images,WWD via Getty ImagesTyson Beckford has had several on-screen roles since his '90s modelling fame
Tyson Beckford
Tyson Beckford was one of the modelling industry's hottest stars during the '90s and is best remembered for his work as a Ralph Lauren Polo model.
He's since cameoed in Zoolander and turned his hand to acting in projects like Into the Blue and 2022's Singleholic. Tyson is also still active on the runway, closing out Ralph Lauren’s Fall-Winter 2026 show in Milan. He recently looked for love on reality show Kings Court and is a father to son Jordan.
© FilmMagic via Getty Images,Getty ImagesKim Basinger has largely left the limelight behind
Kim Basinger
The '80s brought Kim Basinger fame with hits like Never Say Never Again and The Natural, but in the '90s she proved her critical success in L.A. Confidential (1997) earning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She retreated from Hollywood to manage her intense agoraphobia and has since taken on smaller roles, including appearances in Fifty Shades Darker and upcoming animation Getting Lost. She is mother to daughter Ireland Baldwin, whom she welcomed with then-husband Alec in 1995.
© Getty ImagesDavid Duchovny's brooding detective stole hearts around the world
David Duchovny
David Duchovny's brooding lead role on The X-Files, as well as his omnipresent chemistry with co-star Gillian Anderson, made him a certified sex symbol, with added smarts.
His career has taken a turn for the varied, including a career as a rock musician, writer and podcaster. He recently finished up podcast Fail Better and released his 2026 single Prince of Pieces. He has two children,
West and Kyd, and has been married to wife Monique Pendleberry since 2025.
