Vintage StarTracks: This Week in 1990, See Carrie Fisher with Mom Debbie Reynolds, Plus Whitney Houston & More

Mar. 15, 2025

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in October 1990.Photo:Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds attend the 35th annual Thalians Ball at the Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, California, October 13, 1990.

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Tributes! Galas! Premieres! Hollywood’s A-listers did it all in October 1990.Thirty-four years ago this week,Roger Moore,Jane Seymour,Kevin Costnerand other big stars were in London to honor screen legendSean Connery. Meanwhile in L.A.Carrie Fisher,Debbie ReynoldsandBelinda Carlisleattended a glitzy gala and the first-ever American Teacher Awards drew stars likeOprah Winfrey,Carol BurnettandTom Selleckto salute hard-working educators.Take a trip back to 1990 to see what the hottest stars of the decade were doing.

Tributes! Galas! Premieres! Hollywood’s A-listers did it all in October 1990.

Thirty-four years ago this week,Roger Moore,Jane Seymour,Kevin Costnerand other big stars were in London to honor screen legendSean Connery. Meanwhile in L.A.Carrie Fisher,Debbie ReynoldsandBelinda Carlisleattended a glitzy gala and the first-ever American Teacher Awards drew stars likeOprah Winfrey,Carol BurnettandTom Selleckto salute hard-working educators.

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

01of 20Bond BoysRoger Moore, Sean Connery and Michael Caine in 1990.Doug McKenzie/BAFTA via GettyJames BondalumniRoger MooreandSean Conneryposed with good friendMichael Caineat an Oct. 7 tribute to Connery in London.

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Bond Boys

Roger Moore, Sean Connery and Michael Caine in 1990.Doug McKenzie/BAFTA via Getty

Roger Moore, Sean Connery and Michael Caine attend A Tribute to Sean Connery on October 7, 1990 at Odeon Leicester Square, London

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James BondalumniRoger MooreandSean Conneryposed with good friendMichael Caineat an Oct. 7 tribute to Connery in London.

02of 20Femme FataleJane Seymour in 1990.Doug McKenzie/BAFTA via GettyA member of the extended 007 cinematic family — she playedBond girl Solitaire in 1973’sLive and Let Dieopposite Roger Moore —Jane Seymourwas on hand to toast Sean Connery at the Oct. 7 event.

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Femme Fatale

Jane Seymour in 1990.Doug McKenzie/BAFTA via Getty

Jane Seymour attends A Tribute to Sean Connery on October 7, 1990 at Odeon Leicester Square, London

A member of the extended 007 cinematic family — she playedBond girl Solitaire in 1973’sLive and Let Dieopposite Roger Moore —Jane Seymourwas on hand to toast Sean Connery at the Oct. 7 event.

03of 20Tux LifeKevin Costner in 1990.Tom Wargacki/WireImageConnery’sThe UntouchablescostarKevin Costnerwas also at the Oct. 7 tribute event — looking like an American version of 007.

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Tux Life

Kevin Costner in 1990.Tom Wargacki/WireImage

Kevin Costner sighting in London - October 8th, 1990.

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Connery’sThe UntouchablescostarKevin Costnerwas also at the Oct. 7 tribute event — looking like an American version of 007.

04of 20Funny GalCarol Burnett in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyCarol Burnettwas among the Hollywood A-listers who showed up to honor American educators at the Walt Disney Company’s first-ever American Teacher Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 7.

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Funny Gal

Carol Burnett in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

American actor and comedian Carol Burnett attends the American Teacher Awards at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood, California, October 7, 1990.

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Carol Burnettwas among the Hollywood A-listers who showed up to honor American educators at the Walt Disney Company’s first-ever American Teacher Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 7.

05of 20Oprah’s OnOprah Winfrey in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyPhotographers caught a candid pic ofOprah Winfreyarriving at L.A.’s Pantages Theater for the American Teacher Awards.

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Oprah’s On

Oprah Winfrey in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Oprah Winfrey attends American Teacher Awards Gala on October 7, 1990 at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood, California.

Photographers caught a candid pic ofOprah Winfreyarriving at L.A.’s Pantages Theater for the American Teacher Awards.

06of 20Sign HereTom Selleck in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyPresenterTom Sellecksigned an autograph for a lucky fan at the 1990 American Teacher Awards.

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Sign Here

Tom Selleck in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Tom Selleck attends the Walt Disney Company’s First Annual American Teacher Awards on October 7, 1990 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California.

PresenterTom Sellecksigned an autograph for a lucky fan at the 1990 American Teacher Awards.

07of 20Knowledgable TrioJon Cryer, Justine Bateman and Judd Nelson in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAhead of the Nov. 6 Off-Broadway opening ofCarnal Knowledge, starsJon Cryer,Justine BatemanandJudd Nelsongathered for a rehearsal of the play.

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Knowledgable Trio

Jon Cryer, Justine Bateman and Judd Nelson in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

(L-R) Jon Cryer, Justine Bateman and Judd Nelson attend the rehearsals for “Carnal Knowledge” on October 9, 1990 at the Kaufman Theater in New York City.

Ahead of the Nov. 6 Off-Broadway opening ofCarnal Knowledge, starsJon Cryer,Justine BatemanandJudd Nelsongathered for a rehearsal of the play.

08of 20Two Out of Four Ain’t BadGeorge Harrison and Ringo Starr in 1990.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)BeatlesmembersGeorge HarrisonandRingo Starrreunited at an Oct. 9 party celebrating the Starr in L.A.

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Two Out of Four Ain’t Bad

George Harrison and Ringo Starr in 1990.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

George Harrison and Ringo Starr during Ringo Starr Party at Bar One - October 9, 1990 at Bar One in Los Angeles, California, United States

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BeatlesmembersGeorge HarrisonandRingo Starrreunited at an Oct. 9 party celebrating the Starr in L.A.

09of 20Give My RegardsBilly Dee Williams in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyHollywood legendBilly Dee Williamslooked like he rolled in with the tumbleweed at the Oct. 10 opening night ofJerome Robbins' Broadwayin L.A.

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Give My Regards

Billy Dee Williams in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Billy Dee Williams attending the opening of Jerome Robbins ‘Broadway’ on October 10, 1990 at the Shubert Theater in Century City, California.

Hollywood legendBilly Dee Williamslooked like he rolled in with the tumbleweed at the Oct. 10 opening night ofJerome Robbins' Broadwayin L.A.

10of 20Having a BallPatrick Ewing in 1990.Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via GettyThe New York Knicks’Patrick Ewingflashed a big ol' smile on the court in Barcelona, where his team was playing in the McDonald’s Open on Oct. 10.

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Having a Ball

Patrick Ewing in 1990.Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty

Patrick Ewing #33 of the New York Knicks smiles and walks up court during the 1990 McDonald’s Open against Scavolini Pesaro at Palau Sant Jordi on October 10, 1990 in Barcelona, Spain.

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The New York Knicks’Patrick Ewingflashed a big ol' smile on the court in Barcelona, where his team was playing in the McDonald’s Open on Oct. 10.

11of 20Formal FamilyJoy Philbin, Regis Philbin and Joanna Philbin in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyRegis Philbinattended the Oct. 10 American Celtic Ball at New York City’s Waldorf Hotel with wifeJoy and daughter Joanna.

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Formal Family

Joy Philbin, Regis Philbin and Joanna Philbin in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Joy Philbin, Regis Philbin and Joanna Philbin attend American Celtic Ball at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City on October 10, 1990.

Regis Philbinattended the Oct. 10 American Celtic Ball at New York City’s Waldorf Hotel with wifeJoy and daughter Joanna.

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Glove Story

Marco Garibaldi and Priscilla Presley in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Priscilla Presley and boyfriend Marco Garibaldi attend the Cirque du Soleil’s “Nouvelle Experience” Opening Night Performance to Benefit “Big Green” (California’s Proposition 128, Environmental Protection Initiative) on October 11, 1990 at the Big Top adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Avenue and Colorado Street in Santa Monica, California.

13of 20So ‘90sJoan Chen in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyAlso at Cirque du Soleil’s opening night: actressJoan Chenin a very ’90s look.

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So ’90s

Joan Chen in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Joan Chen attends the Opening Night Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s of the ‘Nouvelle Experience’ on October 11, 1990 at Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California.

Also at Cirque du Soleil’s opening night: actressJoan Chenin a very ’90s look.

14of 20Where’s the Fire?A young Prince Harry in 1990.Tim Graham Photo Library via GettyA youngPrince Harryclimbed aboard a vintage fire engine outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Oct. 12 for a bit of fun.

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Where’s the Fire?

A young Prince Harry in 1990.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Prince Harry Playing On A Fire Engine At St. Paul’s on October 12, 1990

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A youngPrince Harryclimbed aboard a vintage fire engine outside St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Oct. 12 for a bit of fun.

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Dazzling Diva

Whitney Houston in 1990.Mike Slaughter/Toronto Star via Getty

Whitney Houston smiles at a photoshoot for the Toronto Star on October 12, 1990

Mike Slaughter/Toronto Star via Getty

16of 20Fast FashionJohn Wesley Shipp in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe Flashstar John Wesley Shipp posed with a magazine cover featuring his speedster superhero character at an Oct. 13 gallery opening in Beverly Hills.

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Fast Fashion

John Wesley Shipp in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor John Wesley Shipp attends Carol Ross’ Artwork Opening Night Exhibition on October 13, 1990 at Hanson Galleries in Beverly Hills, California.

The Flashstar John Wesley Shipp posed with a magazine cover featuring his speedster superhero character at an Oct. 13 gallery opening in Beverly Hills.

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Lady in Red

Belinda Carlisle in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Musician Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s attends the 35th Annual Thalians Ball on October 13, 1990 at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

18of 20Mother-Daughter MomentCarrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via GettyCarrie Fishergot cheek-to-cheek with momDebbie Reynoldsfor a photo at The Thalians event.

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Mother-Daughter Moment

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds in 1990.Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch via Getty

Debbie Reynolds (right) and her daughter Carrie Fisher attend the 35th annual Thalians Ball at the Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, California, October 13, 1990.

Carrie Fishergot cheek-to-cheek with momDebbie Reynoldsfor a photo at The Thalians event.

19of 20Guess WhoNicolas Cage and Claudia Schiffer in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyNicholas CageandClaudia Schiffermay have had the best table in the house at Guess' Oct. 13 bash.

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Guess Who

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

Actor Nicolas Cage and model Claudia Schiffer attend the Party for Guess? Parfum’s US Tour with Claudia Schiffer on October 13, 1990 at Arena in Hollywood, California.

Nicholas CageandClaudia Schiffermay have had the best table in the house at Guess' Oct. 13 bash.

20of 20Power CoupleFarrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal in 1990.Barry King/WireImageLongtime coupleFarrah FawcettandRyan O’Nealflashed smiles for the camera when spotted out in L.A. on Oct. 13.

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Power Couple

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal in 1990.Barry King/WireImage

Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal in Los Angeles, California on October 13, 1990

Barry King/WireImage

Longtime coupleFarrah FawcettandRyan O’Nealflashed smiles for the camera when spotted out in L.A. on Oct. 13.

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