10 Teen Heartthrobs From The 90s Then And Now

By Missy aka Tizzy in Entertainment On 21st January 2018

The 90s was the best decade for heartthrobs. Between their tribal tattoos and questionable fashion and hairstyles, we might question our current selves about our taste in men back then. Either way, the 90s really brought us some of the sexiest guys that graced the covers of magazines like Tiger Beat, Teen Beat, and Bop. Do you remember your crush from the 90s? Which one of these did you have pinned up in your locker?

Justin Timberlake Then

Even with his ramen noodle-looking hair, we could not get enough of JT back in the day. He had a smile that could make anyone swoon and a voice that melted our hearts. He was probably one of the biggest crushes of our teen years.

Justin Timberlake Now

Justin Timberlake is 36-years-old now and has ditched the bleach blonde hair. He still looks incredible and has continued his road to success in both music and movies, and he is married to the stunning Jessica Biel.

Leonardo DiCaprio Then

Which 90s version of Leo did you love most, Jack, Arnie, or Romeo? Personally, I fell in love with him when he joined Growing Pains as a homeless teen named Luke Bower. There was just something about that hair that would fall in his eyes and the smile lurking below it.

Leonardo DiCaprio Now

Leonardo DiCaprio is now 43-years-old and still has it in him to be hot if he wants to be. He is one of those talented actors that can take on just about any role and appearance. That being said, there are some roles that he has played where his appearance makes us question our tastes in men back in the day.

David Boreanaz Then

I know a lot of young ladies who had an angel hung up on the inside of their locker. He was definitely one of the most crush-worthy boyfriends of Buffy the Vampire Slayer followed closely by Spike.

David Boreanaz Now

At age 48, David Boreanaz has to make you wonder if he really is a vampire. He is still just as smoking hot as he was in the 90s. Plus, he has had a very successful career with a decade-long run on the hit show Bones, and now he stars in the show SEAL Team.

James Van Der Beek Then

Every girl dreamed to have a sensitive boyfriend like Dawson Leery. James Van Der Beek was tall, sweet, and kind on the eyes. His character gave girls hope of finding a guy that truly loves and understands them. We can totally see why he made this list.

James Van Der Beek Now

James Van Der Beek is 40-years-old now and really not all that popular. He has most recently become an internet meme sensation for his famous crying scene in Dawson's Creek. If that does not make you question your crush from back then, perhaps his mustache will.

Devon Sawa Then

Whether it was his beach-ready hair or his soft-spoken ghostly ways, Devon Sawa was a 90s crush that many girls remember. He starred in movies like Now and Then and Casper making us totally fall in love.

Devon Sawa Now

Devon Sawa is 39-years-old now. It has been a bit hard for him to be taken seriously as an actor while trying to escape his childhood fame. Instead of landing sweet roles that we remember him for, he is playing detectives and guys that scowl.

Rider Strong Then

We all remember rushing home after school so we could catch Boy Meets World. While the show revolved around the character Corey Matthews, we girls watched the show for Shawn Hunter, played by Rider Strong. He was good looking and had the hair that 90s bad boy dreams were made of.

Rider Strong Now

Rider is 38-years-old now. Decades later, he has reappeared as Shawn Hunter on the spin-off show Girl Meets World. One thing we can all agree on is that he has aged nicely.

Freddie Prize, Jr. Then

Most of us girls, myself included, fell head over heels in love with this jock who had a heart of gold. From movies like I Know What You Did Last Summer and She's All That, he definitely earned his place on our walls back then.

Freddie Prize, Jr. Now

At age 41, Freddie Prize, Jr. has pretty much disappeared from being in front of the camera. He has transitioned into doing voice-over work and is raising a family with Sarah Michelle Geller. It is a shame that we do not see him as much because he still looks good even with the gray hair.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Then

The 90s version of Joseph Gordon-Levitt was perfection with his floppy hair and adorable smile. We could not get enough of him when he had his role in 10 Things I Hate About You.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Now

At age 36, he looks as if he has hardly aged. He definitely still makes the crush-worthy list. He has had some great roles in movies like Looper and Inception. It is safe to say that this is one of our crushes from the '90s that turned out alright.

Nick Lachey Then

If you were a fan of 98 Degrees, you definitely had Nick Lachey pinned up somewhere on your wall or inside your locker. He had a body that looked like it was sculpted by the gods and his love songs made you swoon. If that was not enough to do it for you, you likely loved the tribal tattoos.

Nick Lachey Now

Nick Lachey is 44-years-old now, and it looks like his body only got better with time. Sadly, he is keeping his shirt on more often these days. Since his divorce with Jessica Simpson, he has been married to Vanessa Minnillo and has settled down with his family.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Then

Jonathan Taylor Thomas was likely the most pinned-up of all of our 90s crushes. JTT made the cover of all of our favorite teen magazines month after month. While Home Improvement was not targeted to teenage girls, we still watched the show with no complaints when our parents tuned in for it.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Now

At age 36, Jonathan Taylor Thomas is not acting anymore. He still looks great, though. He also went to Harvard. Combine those smarts with some great hair, and you have a crush that could last decades.

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