These 5 Celebs Did The "What Were You Like In The '90s" Trend—And It's Giving Us Major Nostalgia

There's something almost surreal about realizing your parents had a whole life before you. Chances are, you've caught yourself wondering what they looked like back in the day. A new nostalgic social media trend answers that question in the sweetest, most heart-tugging way.

"What were you like in the '90s?" is a viral video trend RN that pairs a present-day clip with a montage of 1990s photos, set to "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls. International celebrities are hopping on, and Filipino stars—now booked, busy, and raising kids—are joining the fun, too! 😌 The edits highlight everything we love about the era, from effortless ‘90s fashion to throwback clips of the films and series these now-familiar faces once starred in.

Making the video even more personal, the caption often comes from a younger voice in the family, "Mom/Dad, what were you like in the '90s?" It shifts the spotlight back to them, not just as parents or older figures, but as people who once had their own defining moments, style, and stories. 

More than anything, the trend is a gentle reminder that aging is a very human experience. It invites appreciation of their youth, their version of "cool," and the life they lived before our generation even entered the picture. And somewhere between the edits and the music, it delivers that warm, familiar nostalgia we didn't know we needed.

Here's a look at Filipino celebrities who've jumped on the trend so far!

Jodi Sta. Maria took us straight back to her teen heartthrob days, featuring clips from Tabing Ilog, Oo Na Mahal Na Kung Mahal, Wansapanataym, and Gimik, which gave us all the kilig with her onscreen chemistry with Patrick Garcia.  She wrapped it up with portraits of herself today, and honestly, we can all agree that nothing much has changed! 

From his T.G.I.S. days to Cosmopolitan Philippines' CosmoMen 2007 cover, Dingdong's entry made us all heart-eyed. 😍 Highlights include his teen photos in the coming-of-age series and we just can't get enough of his timeless charm! Adding to that is a surprise close-up of him wearing braces when he was younger, posing with a wide smile.

The OG Princess Sarah proved to us why she's a '90s icon. Camille Prats showed off her impressive range, starting with childhood photos from Ang Pulubi at ang Prinsesa with Angelica Panganiban. She then jumped to clips from sitcoms like Oki Doki Doc and Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!, before highlighting her roles in rom-coms, fantasy dramas like Hiling, and horror films like Shake, Rattle & Roll VI. Pure '90s versatility!

Our April 2024 cover girl Ina Raymundo kicked off her video with a fierce catwalk that reminded us that she's been serving face since the '90s, TYVM. She then took us straight into clips from Sabado Nights, showing off her era-defining charm, poise, and charisma. 

Ruffa Gutierrez is serving all the drama, glam, and beauty queen vibes. From crown-topped stage moments to photoshoots and candid on-set shots, her video captured the poise and confidence that made her a standout back then—and still do today.