Then And Now: Julia Stiles
Julia Stiles started her acting career when she was 11 years old. She played Erica Dansby in the television series Ghostwriter. But her biggest break was when she starred in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You. She has also worked on Save The Last Dance and Jason Bourne.
Despite being at the peak of her career, Julia took a break from acting to study at Columbia University. After graduating with a degree in English Literature, she returned on screen. Since then, Julia has landed roles in movies like The Omen, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Silver Linings Playbook.
Then And Now: Selena
Mexican-born singer Selena is unquestionably one of America’s sweethearts. She was known to be a versatile performer as well as an amazing songwriter who was able to crossover from one chart to another. She got her songs Dreaming of You and Amor Prohibido reach the Top Latin Songs chart.
In 1992, Selena was married to her co-band member Chris Perez. Three years later, they were expecting a baby but she never gave birth to it because she was murdered by her assistant. It’s been more than two decades since she left, but her mark in the music industry remains. Unfortunately, She died in 1995.
Then And Now: Juliette Lewis
Juliette Lewis landed her first few acting jobs in a small film and a couple of television series. Eventually, you’d see her portraying an offbeat character in movies with dark themes. She built this image after appearing in Cape Fear as well as starring in Natural Born Killers and From Dusk Till Dawn.
Currently, Juliette is 46 years old. We can still see her in new movies every year. Some of her most admired movies are Nerve, Hysterical Blindness, Cold Creek Manor, August: Osage County, and The Switch. She should get a good investment planning whenever she gets to have a big movie role.
Then And Now: Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is a world-renowned supermodel who was first spotted in a Paris runway back in 1991. She then signed with Covergirl Cosmetics and began modeling for brands like Calvin Klein and Giorgio Armani. Tyra also had her own show and became the host of America’s Next Top Model.
At 45, Tyra still enjoys modeling and is well-respected in the fashion industry. She has also landed acting jobs in the movies Life-Size and Coyote Ugly. Recently, she was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. For her personal life, she had a baby with Erik Asla via a surrogate.
Then And Now: Whitney Houston
Most people know Whitney Houston, a singer with amazing vocals. It was during the 90’s when she rose to fame after releasing hit songs such as My Love Is Your Love and I’m Your Baby Tonight. She also landed an acting job when she worked on the film The Bodyguard.
The music industry mourned for Whitney when she died in 2012. Reports showed that she had accidentally drowned in the bathtub, but some contributing factors are her coronary artery disease and cocaine usage. She’s no longer with us, but her songs will live on and forever remain in people’s hearts.
Then And Now: Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson is the sister of Michael Jackson, the king of pop music. She may not be as popular as her late brother, but she was also able to compose popular songs from the 1990s.
Janet married businessman Wissam Al Mana in 2012 and gave birth to her first child, Eissa, 5 years later. Unfortunately, the couple separated only a few months after she gave birth.
Then And Now: Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton is an American socialite and the granddaughter of hotelier Conrad Hilton. She is also a model and an actress who worked on films, television series, and reality shows such as The Simple Life. Back in the day, Paris was most known for her wild parties and club hopping.
After a short-lived music career, Paris became a businesswoman who created her own beauty product line. She also got engaged to Chris Zylka but they called it off after a few months. It must be Chris who moved out since the moving company will have a difficult time with Paris’ closet.
Then And Now: Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is a Mexican-born actress who started her career playing lead roles in telenovelas. In the 1990s, she moved to the United States where she landed multiple movie roles such as Fools Rush In and Dogma. She seized all the opportunities given to her and quickly gained her celebrity status.
Salma has really made her mark in Hollywood and showed that she can successfully play any role in multiple genres. She is also a director and producer who owns the production company Ventanarosa. With her earnings from acting, she probably didn’t need a business loan to start her company.
Then And Now: Yasmin Bleeth
If you’ve seen Baywatch, chances are you know or recognize the face of Yasmin Bleeth. Her portrayal of Baywatch babe Caroline Holden was what made her acting career progress. After her contract ended, this gorgeous model was also offered guest appearances and several roles on TV.
Yasmin is currently 51 years old and has been married to Paul Cerrito since 2002. It has been a rough journey because she had a drug addiction. She went to rehab twice because she was arrested for DUI back in 2001. Lucky for her that credit reports don’t include one’s criminal record.
Then And Now: Fairuza Balk
In the 80s, young Fairuza Balk first appeared in the movie Return to Oz. After high school, she moved to Hollywood and it was around this time when her image turned from an innocent child to a goth girl. She started appearing in grungy films like The Craft and American History X.
The Fairuza today is an award-winning actress who starred in multiple genres. Aside from acting, she voiced-over for popular television series and video games. She recently worked in the movie Hell is Where the Home Is. It’s great that she continues to act in her original genre – thriller and mystery films.