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29 Vintage Photos of Old School ’90s Heartthrobs

Published June 14, 2024•Updated March 10, 2025

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On the left, a man with shoulder-length dark hair and a leather jacket stands, gazing at the camera. On the right, another man sits holding a trumpet, wearing a dark shirt with a patterned front, looking directly into the lens.
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The 1990s is known near and far as the period of time when the world was gifted things like hip-hop, grunge, and the rapid growth of the internet. The times, they were a booming. We saw legendary shows like “Friends” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” take the world by storm, and acquire lifelong fans. On the music side of things you had hip-hop artists like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. forever alter the genre with their masterful contributions. With all of that being said, we’re going to take a quick trip down memory lane and pay respects to some of the most iconic ’90s heartthrobs.

So, buckle up and ready yourself; we’re taking a step back in time to the 90s.

1. Matthew McConaughey

A man with short, wavy hair smiles at the camera against a light blue background. He is wearing a red t-shirt and a simple necklace with a pendant.
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2. Denzel Washington

A person sits on the ground holding a trumpet, wearing a black and beige long-sleeved shirt. The expression is serious, and the background is plain and light-colored.
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3. Matt Dillon

A young man with slicked-back dark hair and an intense expression is holding a slip of paper and a styrofoam cup. He is wearing a long-sleeved black shirt with a design on the sleeves. Another man is partially visible behind him, looking in the same direction.
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4. Omar Epps

A young person wearing a red San Francisco 49ers bucket hat and a beige jacket looks towards the camera. The background is blurred, emphasizing the subject's face and attire.
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5. Paul Walker

A man with short, tousled blonde hair and light blue eyes is looking towards the camera with a serious expression. He is wearing a white t-shirt and the background is blurred, giving focus to his face.
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6. Shemar Moore

A man with short, bleached blond hair and a trimmed beard poses for a photo. He is wearing a shiny, unbuttoned blue shirt, revealing his chest. He has a necklace with a pendant, and the background features a partially visible graphic with text and logos.
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7. Matt LeBlanc

A young man is smiling and looking to the side. He has dark hair styled back and is wearing a dark suit with a white dress shirt and a narrow black tie. The background is dark with some blurred lights, suggesting it is nighttime.
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8. Marlon and Shawn Wayans

Two individuals pose together against a light background. The person on the left is making a peace sign with their right hand while the person on the right has their left arm around the other's shoulders. Both are wearing dark clothing and have short curly hair.
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9. Matt Damon

A man with short dark hair, wearing a light blue, long-sleeve shirt, is lying down and smiling with a black background. The lighting highlights his happy expression.
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10. Will Smith

A person with short hair and a mustache, wearing a white tank top, looks to the left. The background is slightly blurred.
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11. Matthew Lillard

A person with short, light-colored hair and multiple facial piercings points to an X marked on their hand. They are wearing a dark T-shirt and a chunky chain necklace and have a neutral or slight smile on their face. The background is slightly blurred.
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12. Ginuwine

Three men pose together outdoors. The man in the center wears a maroon suit with his open shirt displaying a necklace with a cross pendant. One man wears sunglasses and a baseball cap while the third man wears a blue shirt and jacket.
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13. Benicio del Toro

A young man with dark, wavy hair and a serious expression stands indoors, wearing a dark-colored jacket over a bare chest. In the background, there are shelves filled with various items. The overall lighting is dim.
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14. Lenny Kravitz

A person with long, dark dreadlocks and a nose ring is portrayed in a close-up shot. They have a neutral expression and are shirtless, showing part of a tattoo on their upper arm. The background is plain and out of focus.
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15. Javier Bardem

Young man wearing a denim jacket sitting on a motorcycle, gazing into the distance. The background is a clear sky and an open area. The focus is on the man and the motorcycle.
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16. Morris Chestnut

A person with short black hair and a trimmed beard is looking slightly towards the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a dark collared shirt, and the background appears to be an indoor setting with muted colors.
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17. Richard Gere

A man with wavy dark hair and wearing a light dress shirt with an untied tie around his neck looks towards the camera against a plain gray background.
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18. Tupac Shakur

A man is smiling broadly while looking to the side. He has a red bandana tied on his head and is wearing a black leather jacket over a white shirt. He also has a gold chain necklace with a cross pendant. The background is out of focus and appears to be indoors.
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19. Brendan Fraser

A person with short brown hair and blue eyes is facing the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a white shirt with a brown leather harness over it. The background is plain and light-colored.
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20. Chris Tucker

A person with short black hair and mustache is wearing a blue shirt and purple tie, carrying a shoulder bag. The individual has a serious expression and appears to be outdoors near a building.
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21. Keanu Reeves

A person with medium-length dark hair, wearing a brown suede jacket over a grey shirt, looks into the camera. Another individual in a floral-patterned dress is partly visible in the background. The setting appears to be indoors with dim lighting.
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22. River Phoenix

A young man with medium-length hair, wearing round glasses, a black tuxedo, and a bow tie. The background is dark, with a blurred figure visible behind him. He gazes slightly off to the side with a calm expression.
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23. Daniel Day-Lewis

A man with shoulder-length dark hair and light skin is wearing a checkered scarf, a white shirt, and a dark jacket. He is looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression. The background is out of focus, showing a beige wall and possibly a wooden door.
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24. Val Kilmer

A man wearing a black tuxedo with a black bow tie stands in front of a backdrop with the printed text "Golden Globe Awards" and "TBS." He has medium-length, light brown hair and is looking straight at the camera.
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25. Hugh Grant

A person with dark, wavy hair is standing in a bookstore with shelves full of books and magazines in the background. They are wearing a light blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up and looking slightly to the side with a thoughtful expression.
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26. Shah Rukh Khan

A person with dark hair and a clean-shaven face rests their head on their crossed hands, looking at the camera with a contemplative expression. They are wearing a dark jacket and a ring on one of their fingers. The background is white and plain.
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27. Freddie Prinze Jr.

A man with short, dark hair, wearing a light gray knit sweater, smiles warmly at the camera. He is in an indoor setting with blurred background elements and appears to be in casual attire.
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28. Tony Leung

A young man with short dark hair, wearing a striped sweater with shades of blue, orange, and gray. He is sitting at a round table, with a slightly serious expression. The background features a decorative green and white stained glass window.

29. Skeet Ulrich

A person with short, dark hair and a light beard is sitting in a car. They are wearing a light-colored, short-sleeve, collared shirt with dark trim and smiling slightly while looking at the camera. The car's interior features brown leather seats and wooden trim.
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Matt Staff

Matt has spent over the last 8 years as both a writer and editor, working in Seattle and Brooklyn, where he is now based. He loves escaping the tirelessly fast pace of the “Mad Apple” that is NYC by taking walks and runs through parks where he’s able to catch up on the latest tea about society from the city’s ever chatty, always hungry, occasionally maniacal, pigeons. They always have a lot to say. When he’s not taking his urban nature strolls, or dutifully combing the deepest rabbit holes of the internet to find the content that’s worth sinking your mind’s teeth into, he’s likely holed up at a dark-lit dive bar with a new book and/or some friends, or just as easily he could be on the hunt for the next addition to his steadily growing plant family.

These days Matt’s caught up in trying to provide folks as many vivid glimpses into the days long since passed as he can, through fun and engaging collections of hand-picked vintage photos.



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