Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier at the 1999 Los Angeles premiere of ‘Drive Me Crazy’.Photo:SGranitz/WireImage
SGranitz/WireImage
While the film itself was a modest success at the box office, it was definitely a late ’90s moment, epitomizing the teen “poptimism” that defined the end of the decade. And at its Los Angeles premiere in late September 1999, young Hollywood came out to celebrate.
OnDrive Me Crazy’s 25th anniversary, take a look back at all young stars and ’90s style on the red carpet at the film’s 1999 premiere.
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Melissa Joan Hart in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
02of 16Adrian GrenierAdrian Grenier in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageDrive Me Crazyalso effectively announced Hart’s costarAdrian Grenier’s arrival as an up-and-coming Hollywood heartthrob.
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Adrian Grenier in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Drive Me Crazyalso effectively announced Hart’s costarAdrian Grenier’s arrival as an up-and-coming Hollywood heartthrob.
03of 16Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian GrenierMelissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe two stars cozied up for a photo on the red carpet at Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinema.
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Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
The two stars cozied up for a photo on the red carpet at Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinema.
04of 16Ali LarterAli Larter in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageThe year 1999 was a big one forAli Larter. In addition toDrive Me Crazy, the fresh-faced actress also starred inVarsity BluesandHouse on Haunted Hill.
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Ali Larter in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
The year 1999 was a big one forAli Larter. In addition toDrive Me Crazy, the fresh-faced actress also starred inVarsity BluesandHouse on Haunted Hill.
05of 16LFOLFO in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageWith their inescapable 1999 hit “Summer Girls” burning up the charts,LFO’sRich Cronin,Devin LimaandBrad Fischettihit theDrive Me Crazyred carpet.
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LFO in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
With their inescapable 1999 hit “Summer Girls” burning up the charts,LFO’sRich Cronin,Devin LimaandBrad Fischettihit theDrive Me Crazyred carpet.
06of 16Danielle FishelDanielle Fishel in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageBoy Meets World’sDanielle Fishelbrought along a furry friend to the movie’s L.A. premiere.
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Danielle Fishel in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Boy Meets World’sDanielle Fishelbrought along a furry friend to the movie’s L.A. premiere.
07of 16David ArquetteDavid Arquette in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageMeanwhile,David Arquetteposed with his own little pal.
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David Arquette in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Meanwhile,David Arquetteposed with his own little pal.
08of 16Keri Lynn PrattKeri Lynn Pratt in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageKeri Lynn Pratt celebrated her film debut inDrive Me Crazy.
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Keri Lynn Pratt in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Keri Lynn Pratt celebrated her film debut inDrive Me Crazy.
09of 16Nobody’s AngelNobody’s Angel in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyNobody’s Angel’s Sarah Smith, Stacey Harper, Amy Sue Hardy and Alitzah Navarro could not have looked more Y2K.
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Nobody’s Angel in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Nobody’s Angel’s Sarah Smith, Stacey Harper, Amy Sue Hardy and Alitzah Navarro could not have looked more Y2K.
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Josh Keaton in 1999.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
11of 16Eric Christian OlsenEric Christian Olsen in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyYou can’t get much more 1999 thanEric Christian Olsen’s puka shell necklace.
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Eric Christian Olsen in 1999.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty
You can’t get much more 1999 thanEric Christian Olsen’s puka shell necklace.
12of 16Beverley Mitchell and Eric Christian OlsenBeverley Mitchell and Eric Christian Olsen in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageOlsen made sure to get a photo with7th Heaven’sBeverley Mitchell.
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Beverley Mitchell and Eric Christian Olsen in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Olsen made sure to get a photo with7th Heaven’sBeverley Mitchell.
13of 16Donnie WahlbergDonnie Wahlberg in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageFresh off his role inThe Sixth Sense,New Kids on the Block’sDonnie Wahlbergmade an appearance at theDrive Me Crazypremiere in L.A.
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Donnie Wahlberg in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Fresh off his role inThe Sixth Sense,New Kids on the Block’sDonnie Wahlbergmade an appearance at theDrive Me Crazypremiere in L.A.
14of 16Gabriel CarpenterGabriel Carpenter in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageDrive Me Crazystar Gabriel Carpenter flashed a big ol' smile for the cameras.
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Gabriel Carpenter in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Drive Me Crazystar Gabriel Carpenter flashed a big ol' smile for the cameras.
15of 16Chris OliveroChris Olivero in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageAnother fresh-faced young star of 1999 on the red carpet: Chris Olivero.
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Chris Olivero in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Another fresh-faced young star of 1999 on the red carpet: Chris Olivero.
16of 16Britney SpearsBritney Spears in 1999.SGranitz/WireImageBritney Spearsmay not have been able to make it toDrive Me Crazy’s L.A. premiere, but she was on hand for the film’s New York City debut.
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Britney Spears in 1999.SGranitz/WireImage
Britney Spearsmay not have been able to make it toDrive Me Crazy’s L.A. premiere, but she was on hand for the film’s New York City debut.
source: people.com