Heartthrobs We Fell in Love With in the ’90s, and What They Look Like Today

Even more importantly, this decade brought forth some of the most crush-worthy male celebrities ever. These '90s heartthrobs had us swooning. Check out how your favorite '90s crushes look today.

While the storyline of the film Cruel Intentions was pretty jaw-dropping, the real focus of the movie was on the actor Ryan Phillippe. Phillippe has continued acting and was most recently seen in the USA Network drama Shooter and ABC's Big Sky.

No discussion about '90s heartthrobs would be complete without the mention of actor Brendan Fraser. Blessed with both comedic timing and good looks, Fraser appeared in almost every cinema genre. From powerful dramas like School Ties to family films like George of the Jungle and The Mummy.

During the late 1990s, the Backstreet Boys were one of the biggest music groups in the world. While fans typically had a favorite band member, Nick Carter was one of the most popular choices when it came to boy-bander crushes. Aside from being a member of the Backstreet Boys, Carter also released three solo albums including an album with a fellow '90s heartthrob, Jordan Knight.

While the '90s brought us many sitcoms, one of the most memorable shows was the teen series Saved by the Bell. One of the show's stars, Mark-Paul Gosselaar shot to stardom as high schooler Zack Morris. After the show ended in 1993, Gosselaar appeared in a variety of film and television roles.