Where Are They Now: Apollonia AKA Prince's 'Purple Rain' Co-Star
California girl Patricia Apollonia Kotero grew up to become singer/actress Apollonia, best known as Prince's love interest in "Purple Rain."
The former beauty queen and L.A. Rams cheerleader's acting career began with bit parts in popular '80s shows like "Fantasy Island" and "Knight Rider." She also played the vixen in Eddie Money's "Shakin'" video, before auditioning for and landing the role of a lifetime as Prince's aptly-named girlfriend Apollonia in "Purple Rain."
Not long before "Purple Rain" started filming, Prince's girlfriend/protégée/intended co-star, Vanity (née Denise Mat...
READ MOREThe former beauty queen and L.A. Rams cheerleader's acting career began with bit parts in popular '80s shows like "Fantasy Island" and "Knight Rider." She also played the vixen in Eddie Money's "Shakin'" video, before auditioning for and landing the role of a lifetime as Prince's aptly-named girlfriend Apollonia in "Purple Rain."
Not long before "Purple Rain" started filming, Prince's girlfriend/protégée/intended co-star, Vanity (née Denise Mat...
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Where Are They Now: Tawny Kitaen, AKA The 'Bachelor Party' Bride & Hottie From Whitesnake's 'Here I Go Again' Video
Red headed vixen Julie E. "Tawny" Kitaen was born Aug. 5, 1961, in San Diego, Calif.
She's known for starring as the fiancee of Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party" and in the 1986 horror flick "Witchboard," however, it was her association with the hair metal bands of the 80s that made her a household name.
Tawny was the high school sweetheart of late Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby, appearing on the cover of the band's debut "Out of the Cellar" album in 1984; but she's best known for writhing around on the hood of a car in Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" music video as le...
READ MOREShe's known for starring as the fiancee of Tom Hanks in the 1984 comedy "Bachelor Party" and in the 1986 horror flick "Witchboard," however, it was her association with the hair metal bands of the 80s that made her a household name.
Tawny was the high school sweetheart of late Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby, appearing on the cover of the band's debut "Out of the Cellar" album in 1984; but she's best known for writhing around on the hood of a car in Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again" music video as le...
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Where Are They Now: Alicia 'Lecy' Goranson, AKA The Original Becky From 'Roseanne'
Actress Alicia "Lecy" Goranson is best known as the "original" Becky Conner from ABC sitcom Roseanne.
Born June 22, 1974, in Evanston, Illinois, Lecy played the eldest daughter of Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and Dan (John Goodman) Conner from the show's 1988 premiere until the start of the fifth season in 1992.
Then things get confusing.
Goranson decided to leave the show to go to college at Vassar; however, she was able to continue on the show part-time. Since the show centered on a lower class family, her character it wouldn't be believable to send her off to college, so producers h...
READ MOREBorn June 22, 1974, in Evanston, Illinois, Lecy played the eldest daughter of Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and Dan (John Goodman) Conner from the show's 1988 premiere until the start of the fifth season in 1992.
Then things get confusing.
Goranson decided to leave the show to go to college at Vassar; however, she was able to continue on the show part-time. Since the show centered on a lower class family, her character it wouldn't be believable to send her off to college, so producers h...
Where Are They Now: Daphne Zuniga AKA Princess Vespa In 'Spaceballs'
The name Daphne Zuniga brings only two characters to mind: Princess Vespa from Mel Brooks' hilarious Star Wars spoof Spaceballs; and Jo Reynolds on Melrose Place.
In addition to playing Princess Vespa in the movie "Spaceballs," Daphne reprised her role for the short-lived animated TV series, which ran from 2007-09.
During an episode of VH1's "When Star Wars Ruled The World," Daphne said filming "Spaceballs" was quite difficult at times.
"The hardest part about doing Spaceballs was not laughing when they said 'action,'" she said.
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READ MOREIn addition to playing Princess Vespa in the movie "Spaceballs," Daphne reprised her role for the short-lived animated TV series, which ran from 2007-09.
During an episode of VH1's "When Star Wars Ruled The World," Daphne said filming "Spaceballs" was quite difficult at times.
"The hardest part about doing Spaceballs was not laughing when they said 'action,'" she said.
Find out more about Daphne's career and see more photo...
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Look At Them Now: Hanson At 'The Hangover Part III' Premiere
Nineties boy band Hanson attended "The Hangover Part III" Los Angeles premiere on Monday night. The group consists of three brothers: Isaac on guitar, vocals, and piano; Taylor on keyboards, piano, guitar, drums, and vocals; and Zac on drums, piano, guitar, and vocals.
The trio is best known for their 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their debut album, "Middle of Nowhere," Fun fact: that album garnered three Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
The group hails from Tulsa, Ok. When they premiered their hit song over 15...
READ MOREThe trio is best known for their 1997 hit song "MMMBop" from their debut album, "Middle of Nowhere," Fun fact: that album garnered three Grammy nominations for Record of the Year, Best New Artist and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
The group hails from Tulsa, Ok. When they premiered their hit song over 15...
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Where Are They Now: Peta Wilson, AKA Nikita From 'La Femme Nikita'
Peta Wilson became a household name in 1997 as the star of the USA Newtork's La Femme Nikita, starring as a secret government assassin for an anti-terrorist organization.
The show was highly successful, running five seasons and airing 96 episodes -- but it's star has practically fallen off the map since the show wrapped in 2001.
Find out more about Peta's career and see more photos on the next few pages...
Peta was nominated for two Gemini Awards (Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television awards) for the title role in LFN.
Wilson's second biggest role was that of literary character ...
READ MOREThe show was highly successful, running five seasons and airing 96 episodes -- but it's star has practically fallen off the map since the show wrapped in 2001.
Find out more about Peta's career and see more photos on the next few pages...
Peta was nominated for two Gemini Awards (Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television awards) for the title role in LFN.
Wilson's second biggest role was that of literary character ...
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Where Are They Now: Andrew Shue, AKA Billy Campbell From 'Melrose Place'
Andrew Shue became a household name thanks to his role as Billy Campbell on early 90s primetime soap Melrose Place, but he disappeared out of the limelight just as quickly as he entered it.
Born February 20, 1967, in Wilmington, Delaware, Andrew grew up playing soccer and even played the sport internationally, both in Glasgow Scotland for the Queen's Park FC (Football Club) and later in Zimbabwe for the Bulawayo Highlanders. He was the only white player in the nation's soccer league, and also taught high school math while living there. He has a B.A. in history from Dartmouth College.
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Where Are They Now: Holly Marie Combs, AKA Piper Halliwell From 'Charmed'
If you think that former Charmed star Holly Marie Combs dropped off the Earth after the show ended, think again.
The actress currently stars on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, having appeared in over 71 episodes of the show as Ella Montgomery, mother of Aria Montgomery, played by teen star Lucy Hale.
Holly's most notable role was as Piper Halliwell, one of three sister witches on the WB's hit series "Charmed." When the show ended its run in 2006, she was the only cast member who wanted to continue with the show.
Holly got her big break in the 1992 CBS drama "Picket Fences,"...
READ MOREThe actress currently stars on ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars, having appeared in over 71 episodes of the show as Ella Montgomery, mother of Aria Montgomery, played by teen star Lucy Hale.
Holly's most notable role was as Piper Halliwell, one of three sister witches on the WB's hit series "Charmed." When the show ended its run in 2006, she was the only cast member who wanted to continue with the show.
Holly got her big break in the 1992 CBS drama "Picket Fences,"...
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Where Are They Now: Alfonso Ribeiro, AKA Carlton Banks From 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air'
Alfonso Ribeiro got his start in acting in the PBS series "Oye Willie" in 1980 before impressing pop star Michael Jackson with his dance skills and landing a Pepsi commercial with the King of Pop.
Shortly after he joined the cast of Silver Spoons (1984) for its final three seasons as Rick Stratton's (Rick Schroder) best friend Alfonso Spears. The two remain very close today.
Alfonso's most memorable role was that of Carlton Banks, the spoiled rich cousin of Will Smith (Will Smith) on Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Considering Ribeiro's strong dance background, ironically it was his recur...
READ MOREShortly after he joined the cast of Silver Spoons (1984) for its final three seasons as Rick Stratton's (Rick Schroder) best friend Alfonso Spears. The two remain very close today.
Alfonso's most memorable role was that of Carlton Banks, the spoiled rich cousin of Will Smith (Will Smith) on Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
Considering Ribeiro's strong dance background, ironically it was his recur...
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Where Are They Now: Josie Davis, AKA Sarah From 'Charles in Charge'
Best known for playing Sarah Powell on 104 episodes of Charles in Charge, actress Josie Davis began her career at age three, starring in numerous TV comercials.
Since the series ended in 1990, she's guest starred on several TV shows, including The Young And The Restless, Baywatch, Nash Bridges, NCIS, Ghost Whisperer and Burn Notice, to name just a "few."
Check out more facts about Josie and more photos of her on the next page.
Josie turned 40 on January 16, 2013.
Josie starred in 11 episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 as two different characters. She starred in the February 4, ...
READ MORESince the series ended in 1990, she's guest starred on several TV shows, including The Young And The Restless, Baywatch, Nash Bridges, NCIS, Ghost Whisperer and Burn Notice, to name just a "few."
Check out more facts about Josie and more photos of her on the next page.
Josie turned 40 on January 16, 2013.
Josie starred in 11 episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 as two different characters. She starred in the February 4, ...
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