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Posted on Aug 27, 2023

31 "Hot Guys" From '90s And

'00s Teen TV Shows Then Vs.
Now
You definitely had some of their posters on
your walls...

by Jen Abidor
BuzzFeed Staff

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1. James Van Der Beek in 1998:

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: Dawson's Creek

James Van Der Beek now:

Alex Goodlett / Getty Images for Operation Smile

What he's up to now: After Dawson's Creek,

James starred on shows like Don't Trust the
B---- in Apartment 23 (playing a comedic
version of himself) and Friends With Better
Lives. He and his wife Kimberly are the
parents of six children.

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2. Joshua Jackson in 1999:

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His teen show: Dawson's Creek

Joshua Jackson now:

Bravo / Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Images

What he's up to now: Since Dawson's

Creek Joshua has starred on shows like
Fringe, The Affair, and Dr. Death. Most
recently he starred opposite Lizzy Caplan in
this year's TV adaptation of Fatal Attraction.
Joshua is married to Jodie Turner-Smith and
they have a daughter together.

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3. Barry Watson in 1999:

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: 7th Heaven

Barry Watson now:

Emma Mcintyre / WireImage

What he's up to now: Soon after 7th Heaven,

Barry was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma and after six months of
chemotherapy, he was in remission — but his
life and approach to acting projects changed
forever. While he acted on shows like
Samantha Who? and What About Brian, he
also turned down many roles to focus on his
family and being a father. Most recently, he
starred on The CW's short-lived series
Naomi.

4. Will Smith in 1990:

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Will Smith now:

Steve Granitz / FilmMagic

What he's up to now: Of course, Will Smith

went on to have a massive music and acting
career. He's been nominated for three
Academy Awards for his performances in Ali,
The Pursuit of Happyness, and King Richard,
which he won at the 2022 Academy Awards.
Of course, the 2022 Academy Awards were
also mired in controversy for Will after he
slapped Chris Rock on stage. He was banned
from the ceremony for 10 years as a result.

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5. David Boreanaz in 1999:

Jim Smeal / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

David Boreanaz now:

Kevin Winter / Getty Images

What he's up to now: After his Buffy and

Angel days, David went on to star on Bones.
Now, he stars on SEAL Team.

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6. Scott Speedman in 1998:

Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: Felicity

Scott Speedman now:

Noam Galai / WireImage

What he's up to now: These days, Scott

Speedman is a series regular on Grey's
Anatomy as Dr. Nick Marsh and he also
appeared on You in 2021.

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7. Scott Foley in 1998:

Ron Galella, Ltd. / Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

His teen show: Felicity

Scott Foley now:

Bruce Glikas / Getty Images

What he's up to now: Like his fellow Felicity

Scott, Scott Foley appeared on Grey's
Anatomy and he also starred on Scandal.
Most recently, he starred in the comedy
series The Big Leap and starred in The
Thanksgiving Play on Broadway.

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8. Milo Ventimiglia in 2002:

Albert L. Ortega / WireImage

His teen show: Gilmore Girls