Vintage StarTracks: This Time in 1990, See MC Hammer onOprah, Plus Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern & More Big Stars

Mar. 15, 2025

MC Hammer in 1990.Photo:Paul Natkin/Wire Image

MC Hammer on the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, Illinois, August 14, 1990.

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Hollywood’s biggest celebs and rising young stars had a lot going on in August 1990!Nicolas CageandLaura Derncelebrated the premiere of their filmWild at Heart, whileChristian SlaterandDrew Barrymoreattended bicoastal premiere events forPump Up the Volume.Kevin CostnerandJason Batemanhit it out of the park at the Hollywood All-Star baseball game. Plus,MC Hammerbrought Hammer Time toThe Oprah Winfrey Show.Take a trip back to the summer of 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

Hollywood’s biggest celebs and rising young stars had a lot going on in August 1990!

Nicolas CageandLaura Derncelebrated the premiere of their filmWild at Heart, whileChristian SlaterandDrew Barrymoreattended bicoastal premiere events forPump Up the Volume.Kevin CostnerandJason Batemanhit it out of the park at the Hollywood All-Star baseball game. Plus,MC Hammerbrought Hammer Time toThe Oprah Winfrey Show.

Take a trip back to the summer of 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

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Guy Talk

Patrick Swayze and Johnny Carson in 1990.Tim McCleary/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Actor Patrick Swayze during an interview with The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson on August 17, 1990

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02of 19Mum’s the WordPrincess Diana and Prince William in 1990.Mike Forster/Daily Mail/ShutterstockPhotographers caught a candid snap ofPrincess Dianaand a youngPrince Williamwhile the royals were on holiday in Spain.

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Mum’s the Word

Princess Diana and Prince William in 1990.Mike Forster/Daily Mail/Shutterstock

Princess Diana And Prince William Onboard Fortuna In Palma, Spain. August 15, 1990

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Photographers caught a candid snap ofPrincess Dianaand a youngPrince Williamwhile the royals were on holiday in Spain.

03of 19Girl MomSarah, Duchess of York, with Princess Beatrice in 1990.Julian Parker/UK Press via GettyAnother royal mum,Sarah, Duchess of York— a.k.a. Fergie — was spotted disembarking from royal yacht Britannia with daughterPrincess Beatriceat Scrabster Harbour, where they were meetingthe Queen Motherat The Castle of Mey on August 12.

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Girl Mom

Sarah, Duchess of York, with Princess Beatrice in 1990.Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty

Sarah, Duchess of York, with Princess Beatrice after disembarking the Royal Yacht Britannia, at Scrabster Harbour, to visit The Queen Mother, at The Castle of Mey, on August 12, 1990 in Thurso, Scotland.

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Another royal mum,Sarah, Duchess of York— a.k.a. Fergie — was spotted disembarking from royal yacht Britannia with daughterPrincess Beatriceat Scrabster Harbour, where they were meetingthe Queen Motherat The Castle of Mey on August 12.

04of 19Wild TimeTony Goldwyn in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/AlamyGhoststarTony Goldwynwas among the Hollywood stars who turned out for the premiere of directorDavid Lynch’sWild at Hearton August 13.

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Wild Time

Tony Goldwyn in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Tony Goldwyn at the ‘Wild at Heart’ Universal City Premiere on August 13, 1990 at Cineplex Odeon Cinemas in Universal City, California

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GhoststarTony Goldwynwas among the Hollywood stars who turned out for the premiere of directorDavid Lynch’sWild at Hearton August 13.

05of 19Vroom Vroom!Alex Winter in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via GettyBill & Ted’s Excellent AdventurestarAlex Winterhopped on a hog at theWild at Heartpremiere.

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Vroom Vroom!

Alex Winter in 1990.Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Alex Winter attends the premiere of “Wild At Heart” on August 13, 1990 at the Cineplex Odeon Cinema in Century City, California.

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Bill & Ted’s Excellent AdventurestarAlex Winterhopped on a hog at theWild at Heartpremiere.

06of 19Man in BlackNicolas Cage in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyWild at Heartleading manNicolas Cagewas, of course, at the August 13 premiere looking tall, dark and handsome.

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Man in Black

Nicolas Cage in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Nicolas Cage attends the “Wild at Heart” Premiere Party on August 13, 1990 at Arena in Hollywood, California.

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Wild at Heartleading manNicolas Cagewas, of course, at the August 13 premiere looking tall, dark and handsome.

07of 19Lady in RedLaura Dern in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyCage’s co-starLaura Dernlooked fabulous in a bold red jacket at theWild at Heartpremiere.

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Lady in Red

Laura Dern in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Laura Dern during Wild At Heart Los Angeles Premiere at Cineplex Odeon Theater in Universal City, California August 13, 1990

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Cage’s co-starLaura Dernlooked fabulous in a bold red jacket at theWild at Heartpremiere.

08of 19Certified PlatinumJustine Bateman in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyFamily Ties’Justine Batemanshowed off a new short blonde ‘do at theWild at Heartpremiere.

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Certified Platinum

Justine Bateman in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

American actress Justine Bateman attends the premiere of ‘Wild at Heart’, held at the Cineplex Odeon Cinema in Century City, California, 13th August 1990.

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Family Ties’Justine Batemanshowed off a new short blonde ‘do at theWild at Heartpremiere.

09of 19Date NightRob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyRob Loweand girlfriendSheryl Berkoffarrived at theWild at Heartpremiere for a classic Hollywood date night.

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Date Night

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff at the premier of Wild at Heart on August 13, 1990 at the Cineplex Odeon Universal City Cinemas in Universal City, California.

Rob Loweand girlfriendSheryl Berkoffarrived at theWild at Heartpremiere for a classic Hollywood date night.

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The Goddaughter

Sofia Coppola in 1990.Ted Dayton/Fairchild Archive/Penske Media via Getty

Actress Sofia Coppola interviewed for her role in “The Godfather Part III.” on August 13, 1990 in Los Angeles, Ca.

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11of 19Hammer TimeMC Hammer in 1990.Paul Natkin/Wire ImageMC HammerjoinedOprah Winfreyon her eponymous talk show on August 14 to talk about his 1990 albumPlease Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Emand treated the studio audience to a live performance.

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Hammer Time

MC Hammer in 1990.Paul Natkin/Wire Image

MC Hammer on the Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, Illinois, August 14, 1990.

MC HammerjoinedOprah Winfreyon her eponymous talk show on August 14 to talk about his 1990 albumPlease Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Emand treated the studio audience to a live performance.

12of 19Off-Screen ChemistryChristian Slater and Samantha Mathis in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyCo-starsChristian SlaterandSamantha Mathisposed for a photo at the August 14 New York City premiere of their 1990 filmPump Up the Volume.

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Off-Screen Chemistry

Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Christian Slater and actress Samantha Mathis attend the “Pump Up the Volume” New York City Premiere on August 14, 1990 at Loews 19th Street East Cinemas in New York City.

Co-starsChristian SlaterandSamantha Mathisposed for a photo at the August 14 New York City premiere of their 1990 filmPump Up the Volume.

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Volume 2

Actress Drew Barrymore attends the “Pump Up the Volume” Hollywood Premiere on August 16, 1990 at Mann’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

On August 16,Drew Barrymorehit the red carpet for the Hollywood premiere ofPump Up the Volumeat Mann’s Chinese Theatre.

14of 19Let’s DanceDavid Bowie in 1990.Frans Schellekens/RedfernsDavid Bowiebrought his Sound+Vision Tour to the Netherlands, playing some of his greatest hits for the crowd at the Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen on August 18.

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Let’s Dance

David Bowie in 1990.Frans Schellekens/Redferns

David Bowie performs live on stage at the Goffert in Nijmegen, Netherlands on 17th August 1990.

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David Bowiebrought his Sound+Vision Tour to the Netherlands, playing some of his greatest hits for the crowd at the Stadion de Goffert in Nijmegen on August 18.

15of 19Couple CoordinatedNicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/GettyNicole KidmanandTom Cruiselooked laidback in complimentary casuals while out and about in Los Angeles.

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Couple Coordinated

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in 1990.Vinnie Zuffante/Getty

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in Los Angeles, California, United States, 17th August 1990.

Nicole KidmanandTom Cruiselooked laidback in complimentary casuals while out and about in Los Angeles.

16of 19Play BallKevin Costner in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/AlamyField of DreamsandBull DurhamstarKevin Costnerwas on hand for a real-life ballgame: the August 18 Hollywood All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Play Ball

Kevin Costner in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Kevin Costner during Hollywood All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California August 18, 1990

Field of DreamsandBull DurhamstarKevin Costnerwas on hand for a real-life ballgame: the August 18 Hollywood All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

17of 19Batter UpJason Bateman in 1990.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAlso at the Hollywood All-Star Game:Teen WolfstarJason Bateman, ready to play ball.

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Batter Up

Jason Bateman in 1990.Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Jason Bateman during Annual Hollywood All-Star Baseball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on August 18, 1990.

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Also at the Hollywood All-Star Game:Teen WolfstarJason Bateman, ready to play ball.

18of 19Strike a PoseChristy Turlington, Roger Wilson and Naomi Campbell in 1990.Barry King/AlamySupermodelsChristy TurlingtonandNaomi Campbellposed with actor Roger Wilson at an August 18 birthday party for famed photographer Herb Ritts in L.A.

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Strike a Pose

Christy Turlington, Roger Wilson and Naomi Campbell in 1990.Barry King/Alamy

Supermodel Christy Turlington, actor Roger Wilson, Supermodel Naomi Campbell attend Herb Ritt’s Birthday Party on August 18, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

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SupermodelsChristy TurlingtonandNaomi Campbellposed with actor Roger Wilson at an August 18 birthday party for famed photographer Herb Ritts in L.A.

19of 19Flash ForwardWinona Ryder in 1990.Barry King/AlamyWinona Ryderwas all smiles arriving at Herb Ritts’ August 18 birthday party.

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Flash Forward

Winona Ryder in 1990.Barry King/Alamy

Actress Winona Ryder attends Herb Ritt’s Birthday Party on August 18, 1990 in Los Angeles, California.

Winona Ryderwas all smiles arriving at Herb Ritts’ August 18 birthday party.

source: people.com