21 of everyone’s favorite ‘90s characters and where they’d be today

Steve Urkel would make the world go, Neil deGrasse Tyson, who? Everyone’s favorite neighbor would have found a way to capitalize on both his love and knack for science and his inability to ham it up.

After living in California for years, the Sheffields would have found their way back to New York City. There, Fran Fine would have found herself among the upper echelon of society, but don’t get it twisted. Coming from reality, Fran would use her wealth for good by being one of the most notable philanthropists in the Big Apple, with one of her biggest charities focusing on providing people with suitable fashions for job interviews.

Stifler’s life turned out like most would assume. He’s a divorced dad of three who stumbled a bit through what fatherhood meant, but got it together once his kids were old enough to go to Creed concerts with him. Today, he’s got a couple of grandbabies who he’s pretty dedicated to.

Phoebe Buffay was the friend who definitely danced to the beat of her own drum and would continue to do so as the years went on. In the present day, Phoebe Buffay would be living in Connecticut, doing music lessons for local kids when she wasn’t checking in on her own coffee shop.

Working in a shoe store could afford someone a home and whatnot in the ‘90s, but times have changed. With that, Al Bundy would still be working. Only he’s traded the tiny local business for a big box store where people need memberships to get in, and samples are abundant. He also sees his wife, Peggy, often, as she is always there for the samples.

After getting that fairy tale ending, Vivian Ward wound up not only Mrs. Edward Lewis, but also the co-founder of a new business alongside her beau. Together, Vivian and Edward would dominate as the premier power couple, landing on the cover of Forbes by their fifth anniversary. Today, Vivian and Edward would be enjoying retirement in the European countryside.

Frasier came back via Paramount+, so it’s known that Niles Crane is still married to Daphne, and his son, David, attended Harvard, but what about him? Not getting a chance to see him in the reboot, one can only assume that Niles would still be a little kooky, even as he entered his 70s, as well as his “retired but have to have a multitude of hobbies” stage of life.

Moesha took her love of writing and turned it into a career, having a few books of poetry published before turning her attention to giving back to her community. She eventually went back to school, got her teaching credentials, and is now an English teacher at her former high school. She also helps run a non-profit for girls that offers them lessons on genuine life skills like college prep, budgeting, and more.

Ace Ventura’s personality would have led him to be an internet sensation for those who find themselves in the animal video algorithm section. His internet fame would lead him to Joe Exotic levels, but that’s where the comparisons would stop, as he would not be a fan of the Netflix star-turned-inmate.

After her summer following The Grateful Dead, Lindsay would’ve come back and finished up high school, gone off to college, and led a pretty normal life. She and Nick would have lasted up until prom, but in the present day, Lindsay would still only be friends with her ride or die, Kim. 

A lover of the spotlight, there is no way Tim Taylor would not have tried to kickstart a second wave of his career via social media after retirement. Luckily for him, there are plenty of men over the age of 60 who love watching YouTube videos about home repair.

Yes, Mrs. Doubtfire wasn’t real, but by the end of the movie, the character got a show. It would have gone on to be one of the most beloved, like Mister Rogers and Reading Rainbow. In time, Mrs. Doubtfire would’ve earned a star on the Walk of Fame with Daniel Hillard coming in costume to receive the honor.

Kramer found Reddit one day and never left his rent-controlled apartment ever again.

Girl Meets World let fans of Topanga Lawrence know that she did become a lawyer, but because Disney Channel failed to keep that show around for as long as its predecessor, one can only imagine that Topanga and Cory would be on the verge of being empty nesters, and planning their next chapter which would include traveling, and finally meeting that world.

There’s no world in which Kevin McCallister didn’t grow up to be a tech millionaire who invented a groundbreaking home security system.

After Daria graduated, she never looked back. She’d occasionally meet up with Jane in their early 20s, but by the time she figured out grad school was her next move, she focused solely on her career. Today, Daria would be a college professor at a small liberal arts college on the East Coast, an aunt who keeps her distance but always sends cards to Quinn’s two kids, and the proud owner of two rescue cats and one dog she found in her yard one day. As for Tom? They haven’t spoken in 20 years.

Carlton Banks would’ve used his family name to enter politics, becoming the mayor of Los Angeles.

This socialite would be one of the most devious people to ever be cast on Real Housewives of New York.

Having quite the imagination and his father’s knack for inventing, Tommy Pickles would have gotten a deal on Shark Tank for some wild idea that eventually made him millions.

Khadijah James was riding high with her magazine, Flavor, in the ‘90s. However, like all print media, it was hit by the internet in a big way. She was able to pivot, though, and land as the editor-in-chief of a successful site. After a few years, she left that to start a non-profit that helps teens master the art of writing.

Having spent his life unknowingly on camera, Truman would spend his time on earth in the 21st century wondering why people would choose to place their entire existence online. He’d even manage to write a few books on the subject, including, Why Would You Place Yourself in a Fishbowl?