In a February 24 Instagram post, Drew Barrymore shared a playful video showing her then and now, goofing around in a recent clip followed by intimate throwback photos from her past. Responding to her daughters' curiosity, the actress offered a series of glimpses into her teenage years.
The actress, who turned 51 on February 22, has long been candid about the lessons she learned in the '90s while navigating life as a child star in Hollywood. Recently, on her talk show ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ she reflected on what she once described as “a real car crash of a life” around age 13, adding that “the most valuable lesson I’ve learned is that nothing is a given… Don’t take anything for granted.”
Drew Barrymore is part of an era that continues to shape fashion and culture. Even as trends evolve faster than ever, the '90s refuse to fade into the background. From mom jeans and minimalist slip dresses to crop tops and statement accessories, echoes of the era are everywhere. But this revival isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a tribute to the stars who made these looks iconic in the first place.
Dive in and click through to see the fashion trailblazers of the '90s, as well as what they look like now.