What would these 20 iconic movie characters look like today?

Some films are so successful that they end up being great platforms for actors and actresses to launch themselves into the world of showbizz. And this leap to fame is even more potent when the productions are popular with audiences and critics. Some characters are so iconic that, even after many years, we are unable to imagine them being played by other actors.

With that in mind, the awesome.club put together some iconic scenes from famous movies with the same actors playing the characters, several years later. Check out the result of this fun time travel!

Beverly Hills Girls premiered in 1995 and its plot addresses the problems of some wealthy teenagers. The success achieved turned the story into a cult film in pop culture. The protagonist, Alicia Silverstone, was one of the most famous names in Hollywood and was only 18 years old when the film was released. Today, at 45, she continues to work as an actress, in addition to doing a lot of work as an activist.

The movie was also a big break for Stacey Dash. She was Alicia’s friend and was 28 at the time. Stacey participated in other productions and worked for some time in a news network.

The Mummy premiered in 1999 and is a classic among adventure films. The success was starred by Brendan Fraser, who was 31 years old at the time and became one of the most popular actors in Hollywood, mainly because he always managed to generate great box office results. Several twists and turns hampered his film career, but today, at 52, he continues to work as an actor.

Rachel Weisz also became very famous after this work. The actress has won many awards, including an Oscar for best supporting actress. Rachel was just 28 years old when the movie was released. Today, she is 51 and continues to work in major film and television productions.

Mean Girls premiered in 2004 and is considered one of the best teen comedies of all time. In addition, it is a reference in pop culture, especially for its iconic phrases. Lindsay Lohan was 17 at the time and played the lead. The role placed her as one of the most popular teenagers in the world. Today, she is 35 years old and continues to work as an actress.

The film also launched a very young Rachel McAdams to stardom. The actress has participated in several other hits and won many awards for her performances. Although her role was also that of a teenager, she was 24 years old when she played Regina George.

Armageddon debuted in 1998 and despite scientific errors and negative reviews, it raked in good money around the world. In addition, it received many Oscar nominations: for best song, best sound, best sound effects and best special effects.

In this beautiful love story in the midst of the apocalypse, the romantic couple was played by Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler. Currently, Liv is 44 years old and has great films under her belt, including the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ben, now 49, has built a brilliant film career as an actor and director and has won a number of awards.

She’s All That is considered one of the most popular teen movies of the 90’s. The success premiered in 1999 and had actors Rachel Leigh Cook and Freddie Prinze Jr. as protagonists. During filming, Rachel was only 18 years old.

In 2021, Netflix debuted a new adaptation of this hit. Rachel has been confirmed as part of the cast, now as the protagonist’s mother. Freddie also pursued an acting career and participated in many films and television series.

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a 2003 romantic comedy, with actress Kate Hudson in the lead role. Two years earlier, she had already been nominated for a Golden Globe, as best supporting actress, for the film Almost Famous. Today, the actress is 42 years old and continues to work in film and television.

The Devil Wears Prada premiered in 2006 and had the beautiful young Anne Hathaway in the lead role. The actress became even more famous after the movie and today, at 38 years old, she is considered one of the most powerful actresses in Hollywood. She has won many awards, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe.

Teenagers: Bring It On came to theaters in 2000 and brought the beautiful Kirsten Dunst in the lead role. From a very young age, the actress stands out for her great performances, which earned her great reviews and many awards. Today, she is 39 years old and continues to work as an actress.

Kill Bill is one of Quentin Tarantino’s most famous films and had its premiere in 2003. Its protagonist is actress Uma Thurman, the director’s muse. It is said that this character was created exclusively for her.

Her success in Kill Bill earned her two Golden Globe nominations for best actress. In addition, Beatrix Kiddo entered the list of the 100 greatest characters of the last 20 years. The brilliant artist is now 51 years old and has a filmography to be envied.

Who Will Stay With Mary? is a comedy that was very successful and was the fourth highest grossing of 1998. Its protagonists are actors Ben Stiller and Cameron Diaz, whose chemistry contributed greatly to the great success of the film.

In addition to acting, Ben Stiller has worked in many other film productions as a producer and director. Cameron Diaz is considered one of the most famous actresses of the 1990s and has participated in dozens of films. However, recently the actress decided to distance herself a little from cinema to dedicate herself to personal projects. Currently, Ben is 55 years old, and Cameron is 49.

Life is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian drama. The moving story has received several awards around the world, including an Oscar for best actor and another for best foreign film. The hit was starring and directed by Roberto Benigni, who also co-signed the script. Roberto is now 68 years old and continues to work with cinema.

Actress Nicoletta Braschi, Roberto’s wife in the film and in real life, participated in many productions directed by her husband. Today, she is 61 years old and continues to work as an actress.

In 1990, Pretty Woman hit the big screen to become one of the most successful romantic comedies of all time. The iconic character played by Julia Roberts won her a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical. In addition to her excellent performance, her costume will never be forgotten.

The actress’ romantic partner was Richard Gere. Her character consolidated the actor’s name in Hollywood. When Richard starred in the film, he was 41 years old. Today, 31 years after his debut and 72, he continues to tattoo and participates in many projects as an activist.

What actor or actress would you love to see playing the same role again? And what other characters would you love to see on this list? We look forward to your comments!