15 Celebs Who Recreated one of Their Character’s Looks Years Later and Brought on a Wave of Nostalgia
As well as plot twists and memorable phrases, viewers are often drawn to their favorite film or TV show character’s look. Some even try to replicate the most memorable outfits. It turns out, that celebrities themselves are no strangers to nostalgia, and happily recreate our beloved images, even many years after the release of the film, or show, in question.
Anne Hathaway
In 2022 Anne Hathaway decided to recreate one of her character’s famous looks from The Devil Wears Prada, which was released in 2006. The actress appeared at one of the New York Fashion Week events in a black jumper and brown leather mackintosh. What’s more, during the show, Anne sat in the front row, right next to Anna Wintour.
Tori Spelling and Jennifer Garth
Tori Spelling and Jenny Garth have been friends for over three decades. The girls first met on the set of Beverly Hills, 90210. Even after the project ended, Spelling and Garth kept in touch and consistently supported each other. And in 2020, they decided to recreate a famous shot from the show.
Cassie Steele
Cassie Steele is best known for her role in the Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation. The actress recently decided to replicate her memorable look from the show for a TikTok video.
Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner
In 2022 Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner met on the set of The Adam Project. But the pair had already starred together in 2004’s 13 Going on 30. 18 years later, they decided to recreate one of the touching moments from that film, which Garner subsequently shared on her Instagram.
Gabrielle Union
Actress and model Gabrielle Union decided to, once again, put on the outfit she wore in Bring It On. This time though, instead of wearing the Clovers uniform with other members of the team, Gabrielle wore it with her daughter Kaavia.
Gwen Stefani
In December 2020, Gwen Stefani released a new song, Let Me Reintroduce Myself, which references the singer’s past work in the lyrics. Stefani has also decided to recreate some of her outfits, which she wore in music videos and on stage in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She shared some of these on Instagram.
Laura Dern
In 1993, Laura Dern appeared in the film Jurassic Park. Although the actress had been in movies before, this blockbuster brought her worldwide fame. Dern’s character wore a shirt, casually tied in a knot at the waist. This touch suggested femininity, but at the same time said that she could handle herself in difficult situations. In 2022, Laura returned to the franchise and starred in Jurassic World Dominion. In this film she recreated the image, paying homage to the original.
Halle Berry
Eighteen years after the release of Die Another Day, Halle Berry once again appeared on the beach in an orange bikini. It was very reminiscent of what the actress wore in one of the famous Bond scenes. The only thing Berry missed was the wide belt that her character Giacinta Johnson wears as she emerges from the waves.
Jennifer Lopez
We recently saw the release of the autobiographical film Halftime, which follows the life and career of Jennifer Lopez.
The actress has since appeared twice in white trouser suits, which are reminiscent of her famous outfit from the film Maid In Manhattan (2002). Though over the past 20 years, Lopez has demonstrated her love of white outfits on more than one occasion.
Uma Thurman
At the 94th Academy Awards, Uma Thurman appeared in an unusual outfit that consisted of a white blouse and a black skirt. However, when the star took to the stage, the reason for the choice of such clothing became clear. Twenty-eight years after the release of Pulp Fiction, John Travolta and Uma Thurman decided to recreate their famous dance, which was precisely the reason behind the black and white outfit.
Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino
At the SAG Awards, Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino appeared on stage in colorful attire that was reminiscent of the iconic outfits of the protagonists in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion. During their speech, both actresses noted how great they look.
Kimberly Brown
To mark the 22nd anniversary of the release of Halloweentown, Kimberly Brown decided to remember her famous childhood role. Brown played the young witch Marnie. The actress once again tried on her old costume, and happily reflected on the fact that the movie is still watched by adults and children alike.
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher’s lead role in the 90s TV series The Nanny brought her international fame. The project ended in 1999, but the actress still appears on social media from time to time wearing her famous outfits from the iconic show.
Brian Stepanek
Brian Stepanek is best known for his role in the TV series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, which aired from 2005 to 2008. When the actor started getting into TikTok, he decided to try on his character, Arwin’s, famous jumpsuit in his first video.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Gellar has recreated her character from the acclaimed series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, almost to a T. The production is still a fan favorite, so people quickly recognized the white dress in which Buffy appears in the final episode of the first season.
What favorite character’s look would you like to see recreated by a celebrity?