29 Photos That Bring Us Back to the Late ’90s

Left: A young girl with blonde hair drinks from a large cup and wears a graphic t-shirt. Right: Two men pose outdoors; one is shirtless with tattoos and a mustache, the other wears sunglasses and a white shirt.

The latter half of the ’90s was full of powerful pop culture moments, from The Spice Girls and boy bands to iconic movies like “Titanic” and “Apollo 13.” Everyone played computer games, but technology hadn’t fully taken over yet. What a time to be alive.

These pictures offer a glimpse into the final years of the 1990s.

1. Behind the Scenes of ‘Apollo 13’ (1995)

Two men in NASA astronaut jumpsuits stand in front of a geometric simulator set. One smiles while the other looks serious, holding a folder. The background features cables and futuristic structure details. Black and white photo.
GarySiniseOfficial / Reddit.com

2. Teenager on the Phone in Her Bedroom (1995)

A young woman with long hair sits cross-legged on a messy bedroom floor, smiling while holding a corded phone to her ear. The room has scattered clothes, a cluttered dresser, and an unmade bed in the background.
HagridsLeftShoe / Reddit.com

3. Milla Jovovich Answering Fan Questions in an Online Chat on AOL (1995)

Two-panel image: A woman in a leopard-print jacket types confidently at a desktop computer in the top panel, then looks frustrated with her hand on her head in the bottom panel. Office desk and posters are visible.
Sumit316 / Reddit.com

4. Dad Celebrating His Daughter’s Second Birthday With Her (1995)

A smiling child in a blue sideways cap and an adult in a backwards black cap sit at a table with a rectangular birthday cake, which has a green number 2 candle on it. The adult is clapping while the child looks on happily.
Jinxwinks / Reddit.com

5. Posing With Swords, as One Does in the ’90s (1995)

A young boy with short light brown hair, dressed in black, sits on the floor against a dark background, holding a decorative sword. Several other swords and ornate blades are arranged on the ground in front of him.
WhosierDaddy / Reddit.com

6. Danny Trejo With Antonio Banderas on the set of Desperado (1995)

Two men pose together on a sunny street; one is shirtless with a large chest tattoo and mustache, while the other wears a white shirt and sunglasses. A building with signs reading "BAR" is visible in the background.
tandyman234 / Reddit.com

7. Amy Lee — Before She Co-Founded the Band Evanesence — With Her Care Bears Lunch Box (1995)

A smiling teenage girl stands outside by a driveway, wearing a blue striped shirt and jeans. She holds a binder and a colorful lunchbox, with a backpack on her shoulders. Trees and a garage are in the background.
ForRedditFun / Reddit.com

8. Polaroids of the ‘Clueless’ Cast (1995)

Four young adults pose for individual headshots against plain backgrounds. The top row features a woman with long blonde hair and a man with short dark hair. The bottom row features a woman with curly hair and another with braided hair and a nose ring.
Alphalarge / Reddit.com

9. Still Being Silly With Two Broken Arms (1995)

A person stands in a kitchen with both arms in casts and wrapped in a towel, with another towel wrapped on their head, smiling and holding their arms up. The kitchen has blue cabinets and various appliances visible.
threehappypenguins / Reddit.com

10. McDonald’s Birthday Party (1995)

A young girl with blonde hair drinks from a large cup with a sports design. She wears a white graphic T-shirt and a name tag that says "Alexandra." She is indoors, sitting beside a counter, with a window and cars outside.
UserDeleted / Reddit.com

11. Denise Richards, Seth Gilliam, Casper Van Dien, and Patrick Muldoon on the Set of ‘Starship Troopers’ (1996)

Four people stand close together, smiling at the camera. The two men in the center have their arms around each other. All are casually dressed in neutral tones, and the background appears to be indoors with a plain wall.
UserDeleted / Reddit.com

12. Prom Night (1996)

A young couple dressed formally, smiling and holding each other while dancing closely. The woman wears a red dress, and the man is in a white shirt with a patterned vest and tie.
oldboy_and_the_sea / Reddit.com

13. Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, and Iggy Pop (1996)

Three people talking outdoors. A woman holds a drink and smiles at a shirtless man with a towel over his shoulder. A man in the middle, wearing a cap and holding a can, looks at the camera. Trees and a fence are in the background.
Jumpy_Kick / Reddit.com

14. Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves (1996)

Two people sit close together in front of a dark curtain. One waves at the camera with an open hand while the other smiles brightly, leaning toward their companion. Both appear relaxed and casual.
AdSpecialist6598 / Reddit.com

15. Posters That Give Away the Decade (1996)

A man sitting on a bed holding a box
xmrgonex / Reddit.com

16. ‘First Day of School, 1997. No Explanation.’

A smiling person with spiky bleached blonde hair stands in front of wooden doors, wearing a black graphic t-shirt and a beaded necklace, holding a light-colored jacket and a strap.
pnwanderson / Reddit.com

17. James Cameron on the Set of ‘Titanic’ (1997)

A man sits calmly in a wicker chair with his feet submerged in several inches of floodwater inside a building. The water covers the floor, reflecting tables and chairs in the background.
Naweezy / Reddit.com

18. Julia Hill After Climbing a 1,500-Year-Old Redwood Tree Named Luna — She Lived in a Tent at the Top of the Tree for 738 days (1997)

A person in a red outfit stands near the top of a tall tree, surrounded by a vast forest landscape with mountains and a valley in the background.
gregornot / Reddit.com

19. Opening Starfox 64 on Christmas (1997)

A boy wearing glasses sits on the floor opening a gift, surrounded by people and snacks. He appears focused on the present, while others, mostly off-frame, watch or sit nearby on a couch. Holiday toys and snacks are scattered around.
EducatedIgnorance / Reddit.com

20. The Spice Girls Backstage (1997)

Five women in colorful outfits stand in a room, laughing and holding bottles of alcohol, with more bottles on the table in front of them. The background shows a light wallpaper and a mirror on the wall.
gregornot / Reddit.com

21. Fran Drescher, Peter Bergman, and Pamela Anderson (1997)

Three people pose, smiling, against a gray backdrop. A man in a suit stands in the center with his arms around two women wearing matching short blue dresses with deep necklines and decorative trim.
Djf47021 / Reddit.com

22. Summer in Paris (1997)

People relax on a grassy slope near the Eiffel Tower, with children and adults playing in water fountains on a sunny day in Paris. The scene is lively and the sky is clear.
tiretpointunderscore / Reddit.com

23. Fed Up With Slow Dial Up (1998)

A woman in a gray suit stands in an office aiming a large rifle. The room has desks with two computer monitors, office chairs, bookshelves, a calendar, and framed pictures on the wall.
cakestheakechi / Reddit.com

24. The Cast of ‘Seinfeld’ After Shooting Their Final Scene (1998)

Four people stand in pairs, embracing each other warmly on a TV set. Two women and two men are facing each other. Stage lights and set furniture are visible in the background. The mood appears emotional and nostalgic.
Poohbizzle79 / Reddit.com

25. Working at the Local Video Store (1998)

A young man wearing a gray Abercrombie t-shirt and a beaded necklace stands behind a counter with a cash register and paperwork in a video rental store. Shelves of tapes and movie posters are visible in the background.
juice06870 / Reddit.com

26. Kid Dressed as Eeyore for Halloween (1998)

A young child smiles while wearing a fuzzy Eeyore costume with floppy ears, a tail, and black sneakers, standing against a gray studio backdrop.
devinh313 / Reddit.com

27. University of Florida’s Finest (1999)

Four young men stand on a sidewalk next to a large, homemade wooden sign that reads "FREE BEER 4 HOT Girls All" in white paint. Trees, grass, and a road are visible in the background.
xNATRONx / Reddit.com

28. Playing Starcraft (1999)

A young boy sits at a wooden desk using a large, old computer monitor. He looks toward the camera, appearing surprised. The desk has CDs, speakers, a lamp, and wood-paneled walls in the background.
GoldFynch / Reddit.com

29. Justin Timberlake and Aaliyah for Teen People Magazine’s ‘Hottest Stars Under 21’ (1999)

A man and a woman stand side by side, both showing their midriffs. The man lifts his sweater to reveal his stomach, while the woman places a hand on her bare stomach and looks at him. Both wear stylish, casual outfits.
isnatchkids / Reddit.com

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