Vintage StarTracks: This Time in 1990, See the Cast of “Saved by the Bell”, Plus Madonna & More Big Stars
Find out what the biggest stars of 1990 were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Dennis Haskins, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen and Lark Voorhies in 1990Hollywood’s biggest celebs and rising young stars had a lot going on in July 1990!
Thirty-four years ago this week, the cast of Saved by the Bell gathered in Los Angeles while Will Smith partied with his Fresh Prince costars and a young Leonardo DiCaprio hung out with David Arquette. Madonna’s epic Blond Ambition Tour hit London — though fellow ambitious blonde Princess Diana took in the ballet instead. And Patrick Swayze showed up to salute his Ghost costar Whoopi Goldberg at a gala held in her honor.
Take a trip back to the summer of 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.
Have Mercy!
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Paula Abdul and John Stamos in 1990Full House hunk John Stamos and then-girlfriend Paula Abdul stepped out for a July 16 party celebrating the launch of legendary music producer Quincy Jones's new entertainment company at the Roxbury in West Hollywood.
Flower Power
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Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg in 1990Also at the party for Quincy Jones: actress Kate Capshaw and husband Steven Spielberg.
Party Girl
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Brooke Shields in 1990Quincy Jones's guest list also included Brooke Shields.
Out of the Blue
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Princess Diana in 1990Diana, Princess of Wales, looked stunning in a shimmering blue gown at the opening night of the English National Ballet at London's Coliseum Theatre on July 16.
New York State of Mind
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Spike Lee in 1990Director Spike Lee posed for a photo at the Mark Hotel in New York City on July 16, ahead of the release of his fourth feature film, Mo' Better Blues, the following month.
Beach Babe
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Cher in 1990Cher continued her Heart of Stone tour with a July 16 stop at the Jones Beach Theater in Long Island, New York. The set list included mega hits like "If I Could Turn Back Time" and "We All Sleep Alone,"
Piece of Cake
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Martha Stewart in 1990Domestic goddess Martha Stewart had her cake and ate it too at New York's Plaza Hotel, where the National Pastry Conference held a July 16 event.
Big Hair, Don't Care
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Reba McEntire in 1990Reba McEntire was the musical guest on The Tonight Show, guest hosted on July 17 by Jay Leno.
Princely Trio
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Will Smith, Karyn Parsons and Alfonso Ribeiro in 1990Ahead of the September series premiere of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith, Karyn Parsons and Alfonso Ribeiro hung out at the July 18 NBC All Stars Party in Los Angeles.
Boys in the 'Hood
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Leonardo DiCaprio and David Arquette in 1990Also at NBC's July 18 party: a young Leonardo DiCaprio and David Arquette, stars of the network's short-lived TV adaptation of the 1989 film Parenthood.
You're the Top
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Dionne Warwick in 1990Dionne Warwick was fêted at New York's Cafe Society restaurant on July 18. The party was in honor of her recently released album of Cole Porter songs.
One Cool Cast
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Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Dennis Haskins, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen and Lark Voorhies in 1990Almost the entire cast of Saved by the Bell was on hand for NBC's "Summer Blast" party at L.A.'s Century Plaza Hotel on July 19. Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Elizabeth Berkley, Mario Lopez, Dennis Haskins, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen and Lark Voorhies posed for a photo sans costar Dustin Diamond.
Friendly Face
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Jennifer Aniston in 1990Also at the "Summer Blast" party: Jennifer Aniston. The future Friends star was set to star in NBC's new sitcom based on Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Serious Stud
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Liam Neeson in 1990Over in Beverly Hills, Liam Neeson opted for a combo of studious specs and a bolo tie for Esquire's July 19 "Women We Love" Celebration at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Peak Glamour
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Sheryl Lee and Dana Ashbrook in 1990Hot off the success of Twin Peaks, stars Sheryl Lee and Dana Ashbrook were also dressed to the nines at Esquire's "Women We Love" soirée.
Sister Act
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The Pointer Sisters in 1990July 19 also saw another stellar musical act on The Tonight Show: "I'm So Excited" girl group The Pointer Sisters.
Blond Ambition
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Madonna in 1990Madonna kicked off the first of three nights at London's Wembley Stadium on July 20, as her Blond Ambition World Tour continued to thrill crowds on its European leg.
Choice Pair
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Whoopi Goldberg and Patrick Swayze in 1990As audiences flocked to theaters to see their hit film Ghost, Patrick Swayze joined costar Whoopi Goldberg at an L.A. event where she was honored with the Children's Choice Award on July 21.
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