35 Vintage Photos of the 1990s

History Nostalgia Vintage Photos May 6, 2025

Last Updated on May 6, 2025 by Matt Staff

Capturing the spirit of the 1990s in a nostalgic collection of vintage photos evokes all kinds of emotions from a bygone era. This specially curated selection of 35 vintage 1990s photos can transport one back in time to experience the energy of the past era.

1. Gillian Anderson, on the set of “The X-Files”, 1990s

A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, wearing a white robe, balances a banana under her nose like a mustache and looks at the camera. A blurred figure is visible in the background.
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2. Tori Amos, 1990s

A woman with curly red hair wearing a light yellow top stands in front of a green wall decorated with evenly spaced orange dots. She looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
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3. Chris Farley with his Dad 1990s

Two men stand arm in arm on a beach. One wears a dark polo shirt and khaki pants; the other wears a white shirt, green blazer, and sunglasses. They look at each other, smiling, with the ocean and sky in the background.
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4. Gaming in the 1990s was a different ballgame

Five boys stand in an electronics store, intently watching a video game demo on a mounted PlayStation TV surrounded by shelves of video game boxes and accessories.
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5. The Cream nightclub in the 1990s was a whole scene

Two young women in colorful 2000s-style outfits dance at a crowded nightclub, with other people visible in the background under dim lighting.
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6. Winona Ryder really defined that 1990s cool

A person with shoulder-length brown hair wears a white T-shirt that says "FREE WINONA" with a drawing of a woman's face. They are standing indoors, looking slightly to the side and smiling faintly.
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7. River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, the ultimate friendship goals, early 1990s

Two young men stand facing each other; one gently rests his hand on the other's head. Both wear jackets, and a poster of a person with sunglasses and a cigarette is visible on the wall behind them. The photo is in black and white.
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8. Danny Trejo and his daughter, early 1990s

A smiling, shirtless man with a large tattoo of a woman wearing a sombrero sits with his arm around a happy toddler in pajamas. Both are looking at the camera.
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9. Just the roomies having a solid hang in the 1990s

Five men sit casually on a beige sofa in a living room with a lamp on the left; two have glasses, one is on the phone, and there are cans and shoes on the floor in front of them.
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10. A young couple about to dance the night away in the 1990s

A young couple poses together, smiling at the camera. The woman has long brown hair and wears a black top, while the man has short hair, a trimmed beard, and wears a light sweater. They are standing close, embracing each other.
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11. A beautiful father and daughter moment back in the 1990s

A man with a beard in a red plaid jacket holds a smiling young girl close to him outdoors under a cloudy sky. The girl is bundled up and resting her head on his shoulder.
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12. Brothers Mads and Lars Mikkelsen, 1990s

Two men stand closely together in a black and white photo. The man in front wears a dark Umbro sweatshirt, while the man behind rests his hand on the other's shoulder and wears a jacket over a light shirt. Both have serious expressions.
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13. Drew Barrymore, The It Girl of the 1990s

A young woman with blonde hair in a colorful tie-dye shirt sits on a floral bed, talking on a cordless phone and smiling. Behind her is a large Marilyn Monroe poster on the wall.
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14. Woody Harrelson was especially cool back in the 1990s

A woman in a denim jacket, cap, and blue jeans stands next to a man wearing glasses, a colorful sweater with a house design, blue jeans, sneakers, and holding a patterned bag. They appear to be outside at night.
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15. Bill Walton was such a legend

Two men smiling and shaking hands indoors. The taller man on the left wears a white polo shirt, while the shorter man on the right wears a colorful sweater with a geometric pattern. Large windows are visible in the background.
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16. Britney Spears being an icon back in the 1990s

A young woman with blonde hair wearing a light gray coat and white pants stands and smiles in front of a white BMW convertible parked near a pier on a sunny day.
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17. Drew Barrymore back in the 1990s

A woman in a black bikini top stands outdoors, holding a cigarette to her lips. She has short, styled hair and is wearing a necklace with a cross pendant. The photo is in black and white.
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18. Amy Winehouse will always be a legend, and here she is in the 1990s

A woman with long dark hair stands on a street in front of the Eiffel Tower. She is wearing a black coat and white turtleneck, looking upward with a playful expression. A blurred car passes by and trees line the background.
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19. All the colors going on here are so much fun

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top and leopard-print pants, talks on a cell phone while browsing colorful clothes on a rack in a boutique.
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20. Kate Winslet seems like the fun friend to have

A woman in a red top, black leather jacket, and boots sticks her thumb out and raises one leg as if hitchhiking indoors, smiling energetically in a busy, brightly lit terminal.
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21. Target has always been a chaotic mess

A busy 1990s grocery store checkout area with multiple checkout lanes, cashiers in red uniforms, and shoppers, some with children, waiting in line with full carts. Signs with lane numbers hang above each register.
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22. F1 three-time world champion Ayrton Senna, 1990s

A man wearing dark sunglasses, a black leather jacket, and a white shirt with a graphic design stands outdoors with both hands covering his ears. He has curly brown hair and a focused expression.
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23. A herd of absolute legends back in the 1990s and to this day

A group of people dressed formally in black tuxedos and evening wear pose together, smiling for a group photo in front of a light-colored backdrop.
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24. The original inventor of water-soaked chaos, Lonnie Johnson

A man wearing glasses and a striped shirt smiles while holding a large water gun, with streams of water spraying behind him in an outdoor setting.

25. Portrait of David Bowie kissing his new wife Iman in South Africa

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26. Dana and Christopher Reeve in the 1990s

A smiling couple is embracing on a rooftop with tall city buildings in the background. The woman has shoulder-length brown hair and the man is wearing a blue shirt. It’s a bright day, and they look happy together.
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27. Some mid-1990s R.E.M. energy right here

Three people pose together indoors. The man on the left smiles, the man in the center wears round glasses and a blue polo shirt, and the woman on the right looks at him while smiling slightly. They appear to be enjoying each other's company.
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28. Oh we see you, Paul Rudd

Two men pose together indoors, smiling with their arms around each other. One wears a light patterned shirt, the other wears a black t-shirt. Several other people are partially visible in the background.
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29. Hope Sandoval of Mazzy Star back in the 1990s

A young woman with long dark hair sits on a yellow bench, wearing a purple sleeveless top and shiny blue shorts, with her hands resting on her stomach and a neutral expression.
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30. Fiona Apple and Winona Ryder being icons in the 1990s

Two women stand close together indoors, smiling softly at the camera. One has long, wavy hair and wears a brown top; the other has short dark hair and wears a black sweater over a white collared shirt.
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31. Bill Pullman back in the 1990s

A man with light brown hair, wearing a grey coat over a white collared shirt, stands outdoors in daylight, looking to his left with a thoughtful expression. The background is softly blurred.
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32. Kathy Griffin and Jack Black on a date in the ’90s

Two black-and-white photos show a curly-haired woman and a man with medium-length hair sitting on a couch, embracing. In the second photo, the man leans in to kiss the woman’s neck while she looks at the camera.
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33. Someone’s dad looking like a legend in the 1990s

A person wearing sunglasses, gloves, and a black leather jacket sits on the hood of a classic red sports car parked on the street, with palm trees and an overpass in the background.
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34. Kate Winslet looking especially moody in this shot from back in the 1990s

A young woman with long, wavy hair sits on outdoor stone steps, resting her chin on her hand and looking thoughtful. She wears a dark sweater, black pants, and lace-up boots. A large tree trunk is visible behind her.
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35. David Spade and Chris Farley clearly stirring up trouble back in the 1990s

Two men pose together at an outdoor event. One wears a black leather jacket and sunglasses, smiling calmly, while the other in a light suit makes a silly face with messy hair and wide-open mouth, appearing energetic and playful.
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Explore more ’90s nostalgia:

If you’re craving more ’90s nostalgia, don’t miss 25 Photos That Show What High School Looked Like in the 1990s for a glimpse into teenage life during that era. For a broader look at the decade, check out 44 Photos That Prove The 1990s Were Just Better, capturing the charm of simpler times. And if you’re interested in vintage vibes from other decades, explore 35 Vintage Photos of the 1980s to see how styles and moments evolved.

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