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Throwback Thursday: What happened to these 90s screen queens?

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Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alicia Silverstone, Rachel Leigh Cook: Whatever happened to these former leading ladies?

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Alicia Silverstone, Rachel Leigh Cook: Whatever happened to these former leading ladies?

Not so long ago they were the leading ladies ruling the big screen thanks to hit movies such as Bring It On, Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Girl Next Door and She's All That.

But since these films, a lot of our favourite actresses seem to have dropped off the radar.

So what happened? Here's where those 90s poster girls are now.

ALICIA SILVERSTONE

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Silverstone in 2016 (left) and in Clueless, 1995 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Silverstone in 2016 (left) and in Clueless, 1995 (right). Photo / Getty Images

Probably best known for her role as Cher in Clueless, Alicia Silverstone now spends her time working on vegan lifestyle site, The Kind Life. She starred in Diary of A Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul earlier this year, and can be seen next in Book Club alongside Jane Fonda and Candice Bergen.

ELISHA CUTHBERT

Cuthbert in 2016 (left) and in The Girl Next Door, 2004 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Cuthbert in 2016 (left) and in The Girl Next Door, 2004 (right). Photo / Getty Images

Elisha Cuthbert starred in teen favourite The Girl Next Door before a long stint on 24. Since 24 she's faded from the spotlight. Her last release was alongside Sean William Scott in Goon: Last of the Enforcers.

ELIZA DUSHKU

Dushku in 2017 (left) and in Bring it On, 2000 (right). Photo / Instagram
Dushku in 2017 (left) and in Bring it On, 2000 (right). Photo / Instagram

Eliza Dushku played the rebellious Missy in Bring it On, but these days she's focused on her charity work and gets occasional acting roles in direct release and TV movies. Judging by her Instagram, she appears to have never aged.

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#roadtrip w my ❀️ to the #catskills β›°πŸ˜πŸ•

A post shared by Official Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) on Sep 10, 2017 at 7:50pm PDT

ELIZABETH BERKLEY

Berkley in 2017 (left) and in Saved By The Bell which ran from 1989-1993 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Berkley in 2017 (left) and in Saved By The Bell which ran from 1989-1993 (right). Photo / Getty Images

Elizabeth Berkley rose to fame when she starred in Saved by the Bell, however it was her infamous starring role in Showgirls that would be her downfall.

She has since given birth to a son named Sky, and written a book giving advice to teen girls called Ask Elizabeth.

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Only once in a while a friendship from childhood reconnects in adulthood where one is blessed to share motherhood as the new #journey... my life is filled with #rainbow sprinkles because this amazing, gorgeous creature is in it. Love you @lindsayjprice ... here's to more of life's sweetest moments and cherished #memories...πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’«βœ¨πŸŒˆπŸ­πŸ¦#girls #women #love #friends #grateful #sister @museumoficecream

A post shared by Elizabeth Berkley Lauren (@elizberkley) on Jul 1, 2017 at 7:30pm PDT

JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT

Love Hewitt in Criminal Minds, 2015 (left) and in Can't Hardly Wait, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Love Hewitt in Criminal Minds, 2015 (left) and in Can't Hardly Wait, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images

After starring in Can't Hardly Wait, Jennifer Love Hewitt had a successful TV run with The Ghost Whisperer before taking time off to be a mum. Most recently she was in long-running crime show Criminal Minds.

JULIA STILES

Stiles in 2017 (left) and in 10 Things I Hate About You, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Stiles in 2017 (left) and in 10 Things I Hate About You, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images

Julia Stiles is still active in Hollywood since her role in 10 Things I Hate About You. She also just got married to her long time fiance Preston J. Cook and is currently expecting a baby.

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Who doesn't love a shotgun wedding? πŸ˜‰βœ¨

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LARISA OLEYNIK

Oleynik guest-starred on Law & Order: SVU in 2016 (left) and in 10 Things I Hate About You, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Oleynik guest-starred on Law & Order: SVU in 2016 (left) and in 10 Things I Hate About You, 1998 (right). Photo / Getty Images

Larisa Oleynik played opposite Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You. She will make a return to acting this year in new horror movie Animals Among Us.

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These are our pre - show smiles when we see @heyitslnc and @catwinka in da house! Such beautiful, supportive audiences this weekend. Thank you 😊 #baghdaddymusical

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LEELEE SOBIESKI

Sobieski in 2014 (left) and in Never Been Kissed, 1999 (right). Photo / AP
Sobieski in 2014 (left) and in Never Been Kissed, 1999 (right). Photo / AP

LeeLee Sobieski scored roles in teen rom-com Never Been Kissed and thriller The Glass House, but after a few box office fails Sobieski has struggled to find high-profile work. The actress now has two children with her husband Adam Kimmell and an enviable (?) collection of stars' hair.

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RACHEL LEIGH COOK

Cook in 2017 (left) and in She's All That, 1999 (right). Photo / Getty Images
Cook in 2017 (left) and in She's All That, 1999 (right). Photo / Getty Images

She seemed destined for big things after starring alongside Freddie Prinze Junior in She's All That but Rachel Leigh Cook's career took a nose dive after the box office blunder of Josie and the Pussycats. Despite the knock, she still averages at least a movie a year (most straight to TV), has voiced a number of characters in hit video games, and is still good mates with Freddie Prinze Junior.

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Excellent #TBT with this guy; a beautiful actor and human being. 17 years, holyyyyyy...

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