Vintage StarTracks: This Week in 1990, See Photos of Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks, Demi Moore & More

Mar. 15, 2025

Tina Turner in 1990.Photo:Rob Verhorst/Redferns

Tina Turner performs live on stage at Ahoy, Rotterdam on November 04 1990

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Hollywood’s biggest celebrities were out and about 34 years ago this week.Tina Turnerkicked off November 1990 with a concert in the Netherlands, whileStevie Nicks, INXS,4 Non BlondesandPublic Enemyall performed around the world. Tinsel Town’s A-listers likeKevin Costnerand Demi Moore turned out for the premiere ofDances with Wolves, andKareem Abdul-Jabbar,Susan Sarandon,Naomi Campbelland more big stars attended galas, launches and other glitzy events.Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to in 1990.

Hollywood’s biggest celebrities were out and about 34 years ago this week.

Tina Turnerkicked off November 1990 with a concert in the Netherlands, whileStevie Nicks, INXS,4 Non BlondesandPublic Enemyall performed around the world. Tinsel Town’s A-listers likeKevin Costnerand Demi Moore turned out for the premiere ofDances with Wolves, andKareem Abdul-Jabbar,Susan Sarandon,Naomi Campbelland more big stars attended galas, launches and other glitzy events.

Travel back in time to see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to in 1990.

01of 20Picture Pur-fectGloria Steinem in 1990.Barbara Alper/GettyJournalist and feminist iconGloria Steinemsat for a photo with a feline friend.

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Picture Pur-fect

Gloria Steinem in 1990.Barbara Alper/Getty

American journalist, activist and feminist Gloria Steinem and her cat in her New York City apartment, 2nd November 1990

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Journalist and feminist iconGloria Steinemsat for a photo with a feline friend.

02of 20Nicks FixStevie Nicks in 1990.Lisa Lake/GettyFleetwood Mac’s Behind the Mask Tour brought the band to Pennsylvania on Nov. 6, whereStevie Nicksperformed some of her classic songs.

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Nicks Fix

Stevie Nicks in 1990.Lisa Lake/Getty

Stevie Nicks performs on November 06, 1990 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

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Fleetwood Mac’s Behind the Mask Tour brought the band to Pennsylvania on Nov. 6, whereStevie Nicksperformed some of her classic songs.

03of 20Backstage PassKid ‘n Play in 1990.Raymond Boyd/GettyRap duo Kid n’ Play’s Christopher Reid hung out backstage withMartin Lawrenceafter the comedian’s HBOOne Night Standtaping in Chicago.

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Backstage Pass

Kid ‘n Play in 1990.Raymond Boyd/Getty

Rapper Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid of Kid-N-Play, and comedian and actor Martin Lawrence poses for photos backstage after Martin filmed an HBO ‘One Night Stand’ concert at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois on November 1,1990

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Rap duo Kid n’ Play’s Christopher Reid hung out backstage withMartin Lawrenceafter the comedian’s HBOOne Night Standtaping in Chicago.

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Grey Lady

Jennifer Grey in 1990.CBS via Getty

Jennifer Grey as Christina in the made-for-TV movie, “Eyes of a Witness,” November 1,1990.

CBS via Getty

05of 20Tall OrderKareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via GettyKareem Abdul-Jabbartowered over other guests at a Nov. 5 cocktail party celebrating the launch of the L.A. Lakers' Classic Watch Collection in West Hollywood.

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Tall Order

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd/Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Athlete Kareem Abdul-Jabbar attends the Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Launch of the Los Angeles Lakers' Classic Watches Collection on November 5, 1990 at Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood, California.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbartowered over other guests at a Nov. 5 cocktail party celebrating the launch of the L.A. Lakers' Classic Watch Collection in West Hollywood.

06of 20High KickTina Turner in 1990.Rob Verhorst/RedfernsTina Turnershowed off her famous dance moves during the final show of her Foreign Affair Tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Nov. 4.

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High Kick

Tina Turner in 1990.Rob Verhorst/Redferns

Tina Turner performs live on stage at Ahoy, Rotterdam on November 04 1990

Tina Turnershowed off her famous dance moves during the final show of her Foreign Affair Tour in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on Nov. 4.

07of 20Red NoticeSylvester Stallone in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettySylvester Stalloneshowed up for dinner at West Hollywood eatery Nicky Blair’s in an eye-catching crimson suit on Nov. 2.

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Red Notice

Sylvester Stallone in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Sylvester Stallone on November 2, 1990 dines at Nicky Blair’s Restauant in West Hollywood, California.

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Sylvester Stalloneshowed up for dinner at West Hollywood eatery Nicky Blair’s in an eye-catching crimson suit on Nov. 2.

08of 20Lady Who LunchesSusan Sarandon in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettySusan Sarandonflashed a warm smile at the 51st Annual Booker Club Awards Luncheon on Nov. 1 in New York City.

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Lady Who Lunches

Susan Sarandon in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Susan Sarandon attends 51st Annual Booker Club Awards Luncheon on November 1, 1990 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Susan Sarandonflashed a warm smile at the 51st Annual Booker Club Awards Luncheon on Nov. 1 in New York City.

09of 20Man of the HourKevin Costner with wife Cindy in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyKevin Costnerarrived for the Nov. 4 premiere of his 1990 filmDances with Wolveswith wife Cindy.

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Man of the Hour

Kevin Costner with wife Cindy in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor Kevin Costner and wife Cindy Costner attend the “Dances with Wolves” Century City Premiere on November 4, 1990 at the Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinemas in Century City, California.

Kevin Costnerarrived for the Nov. 4 premiere of his 1990 filmDances with Wolveswith wife Cindy.

10of 20Dance the Night AwayJames Earl Jones with wife Cecilia Hart in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyJames Earl Jonesand wifeCecilia Hartwere also on hand for theDances with Wolvespremiere.

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Dance the Night Away

James Earl Jones with wife Cecilia Hart in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actor James Earl Jones and wife Cecilia Hart attend the premiere of “Dances With Wolves” on November 4, 1990 at the Cineplex Odeon Cinema in Century City, California.

James Earl Jonesand wifeCecilia Hartwere also on hand for theDances with Wolvespremiere.

11of 20Blond AmbitionDemi Moore in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyDemi Mooresported an uncharacteristically blond do on theDances with Wolvesred carpet.

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Blond Ambition

Demi Moore in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Demi Moore attends the ‘Dances with Wolves’ Century City Premiere on November 4, 1990 at Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinemas in Century City, California.

Demi Mooresported an uncharacteristically blond do on theDances with Wolvesred carpet.

12of 20Having a BallMichael Jordan in 1990.Mitchell Layton/GettyMichael Jordanhit the court with the Chicago Bulls during the team’s Nov. 3 showdown against the Washington Bullets at Landover, Maryland’s Capital Centre.

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Having a Ball

Michael Jordan in 1990.Mitchell Layton/Getty

Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles up court during a NBA basketball game against the Washington Bullets on November 3, 1990 at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.

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Michael Jordanhit the court with the Chicago Bulls during the team’s Nov. 3 showdown against the Washington Bullets at Landover, Maryland’s Capital Centre.

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Jukebox Hero

Mario Lopez in 1990.Ron Wolfson/Getty

Mario Lopez on the set of Saved By The Bell on November 7, 1990 in Burbank, CA

Ron Wolfson/Getty

14of 20Stepping OutSpike Lee in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe Nov. 1 premiere ofPrince’s 1990 filmGraffiti Bridgebrought the stars to New York City’s Ziegfeld Theater, including directorSpike Lee.

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Stepping Out

Spike Lee in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Director Spike Lee attending the premiere of ‘Grafitti Bridge’ on November 1, 1990 at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, New York.

The Nov. 1 premiere ofPrince’s 1990 filmGraffiti Bridgebrought the stars to New York City’s Ziegfeld Theater, including directorSpike Lee.

15of 20Super FlyNaomi Campbell in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyNaomi Campbellwas serving club kid realness at music producer “Jellybean” Benitez’s Nov. 8 birthday part at New York City’s storied nightclub Limelight.

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Super Fly

Naomi Campbell in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Naomi Campbell during “Jellybean” Benitez’s Birthday Party - November 8, 1990 at Limelight in New York City, New York, United States.

Naomi Campbellwas serving club kid realness at music producer “Jellybean” Benitez’s Nov. 8 birthday part at New York City’s storied nightclub Limelight.

16of 20Coupled UpKyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyKyra SedgwickandKevin Baconmade a cute couple at the Scott Newman Center’s 10th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 9 in Beverly Hills.

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Coupled Up

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon in 1990.Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Actress Kyra Sedgwick and actor Kevin Bacon attend the Scott Newman Center’s 10th Anniversary Gala on November 9, 1990 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Kyra SedgwickandKevin Baconmade a cute couple at the Scott Newman Center’s 10th Anniversary Gala on Nov. 9 in Beverly Hills.

17of 20Strum BlondeLinda Perry in 1990.Clayton Call/RedfernsSinger-songwriterLinda Perrytook the stage at Berkley, California’s Starry Plough Pub to perform a Nov. 9 gig with her band 4 Non Blondes.

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Strum Blonde

Linda Perry in 1990.Clayton Call/Redferns

Linda Perry performs with 4 Non Blondes at the Starry Plough in Berkeley, CA on November 9, 1990.

Clayton Call/Redferns

Singer-songwriterLinda Perrytook the stage at Berkley, California’s Starry Plough Pub to perform a Nov. 9 gig with her band 4 Non Blondes.

18of 20Live From New YorkJimmy Smits in 1990.Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyGuest hostJimmy Smitsdelivered the opening monologue on the Nov. 10 episode ofSaturday Night Live.

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Live From New York

Jimmy Smits in 1990.Alan Singer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Jimmy Smits during his Saturday Night Live monologue on November 10, 1990

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Guest hostJimmy Smitsdelivered the opening monologue on the Nov. 10 episode ofSaturday Night Live.

19of 20Stage PresenceINXS’s Michael Hutchence in 1990.Bernd Muller/RedfernsLead singerMichael Hutchencegave the crowd what they came for during a Nov. 6INXSconcert in Germany.

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Stage Presence

INXS’s Michael Hutchence in 1990.Bernd Muller/Redferns

Michael Hutchence lead singer of Australian band INXS performs on stage at the Festhalle in Frankfurt, Germany on November 6 1990.

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Lead singerMichael Hutchencegave the crowd what they came for during a Nov. 6INXSconcert in Germany.

20of 20Public PerformanceFlavor Flav in 1990.Frans Schellekens/RedfernsMeanwhile, Public Enemy’sFlavor Flavput on a show for the crowd at the Rotterdam Ahoy center in the Netherlands on Nov. 6.

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Public Performance

Flavor Flav in 1990.Frans Schellekens/Redferns

Flavor Flav, vocals, performs with Public Enemy on November 6th 1990 at Ahoy in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Frans Schellekens/Redferns

Meanwhile, Public Enemy’sFlavor Flavput on a show for the crowd at the Rotterdam Ahoy center in the Netherlands on Nov. 6.

source: people.com