Celebs Who Aged Well- 80s and 90s Stars Who Look Better Now

Some things just get better with age. Like a delicious bottle of wine that has been properly aged, some people just age well. This can include celebs who aged well and may have even sported a different appearance entirely in their younger years. Thanks to money and their continued success, these celebrities have continued to dominate the box office and seem to look better each time we see them on screen. Of course, things could have gone very differently for these stars.

Here we detail famous celebrities who were popular in the 1980s and 1990s who look amazing now that they’ve entered their older years. Did you love any of these stars back in the day? Be sure to SHARE this list of celebs who aged well with your friends on social media!

Jennifer Aniston

Born in 1969, Jennifer Aniston is well known for her roles in TV and film roles, including playing Rachel in Friends. Over the years, Aniston has played many famous roles, but also branched out into other areas including her own businesses. She co-founded Echo Productions, a movie production company in 2008. She continues to play a prominent role in the business while taking leading roles in Hollywood making her one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.

John Stamos

John Stamos is widely considered to be one of the most attractive men in Hollywood. Born in mid 1963, he worked his way to fame through roles on General Hospital and as Uncle Jesse on Full House. Stamos has had a fulfilling career outside of acting as well. He is a successful musician, singer, and comedian on top of being an actor and producer. Stamos also performed on Broadway in the revival production of Bye Bye Birdie.

George Clooney

George Clooney was born in 1961 and has had an influential role both inside and outside of Hollywood. His career took off with his roles in Three Kings, ER, and From Dusk Till Dawn. Clooney branched out in other ways focusing on producing major movies. Outside of Hollywood, Clooney is a staunch political and economic activist. He was listed as one of Time’s Most Influential People in the World for his activism.

Paul Rudd

Born in 1969, Paul Rudd has had a storied career in both sideman and leading roles throughout the years. His most recent role as Ant-Man in the Avengers makes him one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. Rudd is also well-known for taking interesting side roles on top of his major movie roles. He played Mike Hanningan in Friends and Bobby Newport on Parks and Recreation. He has a star on the walk of fame, which they added in 2015.

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger was born in 1953, but didn’t begin her acting career until the late 70s. She started as a fashion model in New York. When she retired from modeling, she moved to Hollywood and began acting. Her most prominent role was in Batman (1989, Tim Burton). The 80s and 90s saw her as a sex symbol for her provocative roles in famous movies of the time, including her role in the Bond movie Never Say Never Again. She continues to act in supporting roles including a role in Fifty Shades Darker.

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez Jr. was born in 1973 and made a name for himself as a film, television, and Broadway actor. His most well-known role was the character A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. Since then, he has hosted TV shows and performed on Broadway multiple times. He also works as an entertainment journalist for Extra. His most recent showing was as the host of The X Factor as a co-host in the second season and as the only host until its end in the third season.

Jaleel White

Born in 1976, Jaleel White stole audiences’ hearts and made being a total nerd cool while he was still a kid. He turned a one-time role of a nerdy neighbor kid into a recurring and the prominent character of Steve Urkel in Family Matters. Since then, Jaleel White was the first voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in several of his animated shows. White has also been in several other roles in supporting parts for popular TV shows. He also hosts TV shows every now and again.

Keri Russell

Keri Russel is another star on this list that has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She received it in 2017 after a 19 year career on TV and in movies. She was born in 1976 and became famous because of her role in Felicity. After that, she starred in several popular TV shows that won nominations for a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe. She continues to act with her latest project, Free State of Jones in 2016.

Michelle Pfieffer

There are few people who don’t recognize the name Michelle Pfieffer. Born in 1958, her career started in the 1970s and she has been a popular actor ever since. Her first big role was Sandy in Grease II. After that, she changed her career by seeking more dramatic roles. She has been nominated for numerous awards multiple times. One of her most recognizable roles was as Catwoman in Batman Returns, but she also had leading roles in more recent films including Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Hailed as one of the top action heroes of his time, Jean-Claude Van Damme is well-known for his martial arts action films. Born in 1960, Van Damme continues to act focusing on less action intense, but dramatic roles. He is well known for movies like Bloodsport and Timecop, but his most infamous role was as Colonel Guile in Street Fighter. His most recent projects were Jean-Claude van Johnson (2017) and Lukas (2018) as he returned to acting after a 10 year hiatus.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been in a ton of movies. Born in 1981, he started acting as a kid. His most notable early role was as Tommy Solomon in 3rd Rock from the Sun. Like many child actors, he grew up and took a break from acting to go to college. However, he left college early and starred in a massive number of movies and TV shows. Some of his most notable roles are in Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Looper, Lincoln, and Snowden. He has an online production company and had his own TV series. In 2010, he turned to directing and has released several films.

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford was born in 1966 and began her career in modeling. Her modeling career was so successful, she was recognized internationally and it led to acting roles and a career as a spokesperson. She is also well-known for her activism to bring childhood leukemia to the public eye. Her efforts also include wildlife conservation and she works with the California Wildlife Center.

BD Wong

BD Wong is a renowned actor for his ability to play dramatic roles, science-focused roles, and serious roles. He has a long history in the Law and Order series, but he is best known for his roles as Dr. Henry Wu in the Jurassic Park film series. He is the only actor to win five of the top Broadway acting awards for a single role. He was Song Liling in the 1988 play, M. Butterfly. His acting career continues as he finds new roles and mediums to try. For younger audiences, he is the voice of Li Shang, the army captain in Mulan. He even voiced the character in Kingdom Hearts II. He is also Dr. Hugo Strange in Gotham.

Alyssa Milano

Alyssa Milano is known for her acting work as much as her activism. Born in 1972, she rose to fame with many important roles in TV and movies. She played one of the lead characters in Charmed, Mistresses, and Melrose Place to name a few. Her activism is a big part of her life and career. She advocates for people with AIDS, fair treatment and fair trade policies, and animal rights among other causes. In many circles, she is known more for fighting for causes than for any of her acting performances.

Robert Downey Jr.

There are very few people who are unfamiliar with the most recent work of Robert Downey Jr. Born in 1965, people have said that RDJ was “born to be” Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has many other notable roles as well including playing Sherlock Holmes and one of the leading characters in Tropic Thunder. Despite the end of his time as Iron Man, there is still a lot of buzz about what will come next for him. Many hope he will finally reprise his role as Sherlock Holmes in a new sequel.

Kenan Thompson

Reaching fame as a part of Kenan and Kell on All That, Kenan Thompson is a successful actor and comedian. Born in 1978, his career largely consists of sketch comedy. He is an active member of Saturday Night Live and holds the title of the longest cast member. Thompson has had several career-defining roles including time as Fat Albert and his role in Good Burger. He continues to be a key part of the SNL staff with no signs of leaving soon.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt has been a leading man in Hollywood for over a decade and has had leading roles in action, romance, and comedy pictures. Born in 1963, Pitt found his way to stardom with a supporting role in Thelma & Louise. He is most known for several roles including his parts in Fight Club, Ocean’s Eleven, World War Z, and Interview with the Vampire. For a time, he was considered to be the most influential actor in Hollywood, as well as the most attractive man on Earth.

Marques Houston

Born in 1981, Marques Houston is a famous singer and songwriter that also acts and produces. His career started in 1990 with Immature/IMx. After a successful decade with the group, he began a solo career in 2003. His music career saw several high-scoring releases, including a reunion with IMx that resulted in a new tour and album. While he continues his music career, he turned to acting and is best known as Roger Evans from Sister, Sister.

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan is another martial arts superstar, and has held some of the most iconic roles in Hollywood. He began his career as a stuntman, but quickly moved to acting roles for his charisma and martial arts skills. Born in 1954, he has had a long movie career that’s lasted since the 1960s and stretching 150 films. What many people don’t know about him is that he is also a trained singer, and sings the theme songs and other songs in many of his movies.

Demi Moore

General Hospital fans will recognize Demi Moore for a stint on the show, but she has been in many other movies. Born in 1962, Demi Moore dropped out of high school to pursue acting and was able to build a career that includes roles like the lead role in the movie Ghost. Although she took a break from acting in the late 90s and early 2000s, she returned to acting with roles in Charlie’s Angels- Full Throttle, and Rough Night.

Eddie Murphy

One of the most recognizable voices from the past two decades, Eddie Murphy has a storied career as an actor, voice actor, comedian, and singer. He is considered to be one of the best standup comedians ever by Comedy Central and his record of funny and engaging movies shows why. Born in 1961, Eddie Murphy was a part of the SNL cast for several years. He went on to play roles in The Nutty Professor, Beverly Hills Cop, and Dreamgirls. He also has a long list of voice acting credits including Shrek, The PJs, and Mulan.

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon held the rare honor of receiving constant praise from film critic Roger Ebert for his considerable acting skills. Born in 1964, he is an actor and producer with awards from both parts of his career. His first film was Over the Edge in 1976 and has starred in many acclaimed movies since. In the early 2000s, he turned to producing starting with the film City of Ghosts. Since then, he has done some voice acting as the narrator for On the Road and starred in Wayward Pines.

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder has one of the most interesting movie careers that you can find. Born in 1971, she played roles in Beetlejuice, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Edward Scissorhands. She has been nominated or won many awards for her acting and she is best known for her roles in Little Women, Girl, Interrupted, and Alien Resurrection. She took a break from acting in the early 2000s, but returned in 2009. She also has a star on the walk of fame and continues to bring the need for anxiety and depression treatment to light.

Rob Lowe

Born in 1964, Rob Lowe found his fame early at the age of 15. After a run on A New Kind of Family, he joined the Brat Pack and continued to rise through famous coming-of-age movies in the 1980s. In 1988, Lowes’ career took a dive after a scandal, but he managed to turn things around with a role in The West Wing. These days, he has his own series on A&E and turned to directing with his first movie, The Bad Seed.

Susan Sarandon

Born in 1946, Susan Sarandon is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood. Her first film ever was in Joe way back in 1970. Her most notable performances are Janet in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and her role in Thelma & Louise. Sarandon has an extensive career in movies and TV, but she also made her way to Broadway. Sarandon is also known for her activism focusing on anti-war and civil rights policies.