Juliette Lewis Then & Now: Photos Of The 90s Actress When She Was Young & Through The Years

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June 21, 2023 12:45PM EDT

Happy birthday Juliette Lewis! Juliette has been rocking Hollywood since she was a teen! See the actress’ best photos over the years here!

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Juliette Lewis: Then & Now

Juliette Lewis: Then & Now — Juliette Lewis, born June 21, 1973, is one of the 90s most famous faces. Known for playing quirky characters, the star began in Hollywood young, as the daughter of late character actor Geoffrey Lewis. One of her first big roles was in Martin Scorsese’s remake of ‘Cape Fear’. The role earned her an Oscar nom.

After that, Juliette starred in ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ (1993), ‘Natural Born Killers’ (1994), ‘The Basketball Diaries’ (1995), ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ (1996), ‘The Other Sister; (1999), ‘Hysterical Blindness’ (2002), ‘Old School’ (2003), ‘Starsky & Hutch’ (2004), ‘Whip It’ (2009), and ‘Ma’ (2019), among others. Her recent roles include the TV series ‘The Firm’ (2012), ‘Wayward Pines’ (2015), ‘Secrets and Lies’ (2015–2016), ‘The Act’ (2019), and ‘Yellowjackets’ (2021–present). Juliette is also musical, as the front-woman of Juliette and the Licks. Since 2009, she has been releasing material as a solo artist.

Here, a young Juliette Lewis appears in a sweet portrait. She was so fresh-faced with blunt bangs and little barrettes in her hair.

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‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ — Tis the season! Juliette Lewis played teenage daughter Audrey Griswold in 1989’s ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’.

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Juliette Lewis & Her ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Family

Juliette Lewis & Her ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ Family — Family gathering! ‘The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki played Juliette Lewis’s little brother in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’. Mom and dad were Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo.

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Juliette Lewis In LA

Juliette Lewis In LA — Young and restless! A bleach blonde Juliette Lewis sits on the ground in this portrait, taken in LA.

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‘That Night’

‘That Night’ — Juliette Lewis sits on a car in a still from 1992’s ‘That Night’. The 60s-set coming-of-age romance also featured Eliza Dushku and Katherine Heigl in their film debuts.

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‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?’

‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?’ — Juliette Lewis was one of the stars of 1993’s ‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?’ along with Leonardo Dicaprio and Johnny Depp. The film is about a young man in a small Midwestern town who struggles to care for his mentally-disabled younger brother and morbidly obese mother while attempting to pursue his own happiness.

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‘Natural Born Killers’

‘Natural Born Killers’ — Guns out! Juliette Lewis and Woody Harrelson appear in a still from Oliver Stone’s 1994 movie ‘Natural Born Killers’. The controversial movie was about a couple who embarks on a killing spree, which is irresponsibly glorified by the media.

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‘Mixed Nuts’

‘Mixed Nuts’ — Steve Martin, Rita Wilson and Juliette Lewis get zany in 1994’s ‘Mixed Nuts’. The movie was about a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

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Juliette Lewis In 2000

Juliette Lewis In 2000 — Juliette Lewis is so chic at the Artisan Entertainment Pre-Oscar Party on March 20, 2000 in West Hollywood. She wore a sparkling, longsleeve dress with a mock turtleneck.

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Juliette Lewis In New York

Juliette Lewis In New York — Juliette Lewis is so cute in baby blue in this New York photo. Her little peep-toe mules matched her very retro pencil skirt and silky patterned blouse.

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Juliette Lewis At The Premiere Of ‘Enough’

Juliette Lewis At The Premiere Of ‘Enough’ — Juliette Lewis strikes a pose at the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ ‘Enough’ in New York City on May 21, 2002. Her brown jumpsuit had low flank-baring sides and slits up the pant legs. Her hair was in wild curls.

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Juliette Lewis In ‘Fool For Love’

Juliette Lewis In ‘Fool For Love’ — Juliette Lewis performs the play ‘Fool For Love’ at London’s Apollo Theater on Jun. 9, 2006. The Sam Shepard play is about May and Eddie, former lovers who have met again in a motel in the desert.

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Juliette Lewis In 2009

Juliette Lewis In 2009 — Fashionista! Juliette Lewis takes the runway during the Miss Bikini Luxe’s Spring/Summer 2009 fashion collection presented in Milan. The daring design plunged low and featured a vest and chunky belt.

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Juliette Lewis At Julien Macdonald’s 2011 Fashion Show

Juliette Lewis At Julien Macdonald’s 2011 Fashion Show — Juliette Lewis is rocker chic in white at fashion designer Julien Macdonald’s Autumn/Winter 2011 show at London Fashion Week on Feb. 21, 2011. Her white tuxedo vest and skintight leggings made her look like she was ready to her rowdy.

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Juliette Lewis At The 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Juliette Lewis At The 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Juliette Lewis is so chic in soft yellow Vionnet during Vanity Fair’s 2013 Oscar Party on Feb. 24. The halter look had little blooms stitched into it and Juliette had her hair in a striking red hue.

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Juliette Lewis Walks The Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection Runway Show

Juliette Lewis Walks The Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection Runway Show — Juliette Lewis struts down the catwalk of American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection Runway Show during New York Fashion Week kon Feb. 9, 2017. The daring look was by Christian Siriano.

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Juliette Lewis At AARP The Magazine’s Movies For Grownups Awards

Juliette Lewis At AARP The Magazine’s Movies For Grownups Awards — Juliette Lewis smiles during AARP The Magazine’s 19th Annual Movies For Grownups Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 11, 2020. She looked gorgeous in one-shouldered gunmetal sequins.

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Juliette Lewis At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards

Juliette Lewis At The 2022 Critics’ Choice Awards — Juliette Lewis is ravishing in wine red during the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards on Mar. 13, 2022. Her strapless design had a huge bow on the front. So sweet!

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Juliette Lewis At ‘Yellowjackets’ FYC Event

Juliette Lewis At ‘Yellowjackets’ FYC Event — Juliette Lewis sizzles in a one-shouldered red dress during a For Your Consideration event for her show ‘Yellowjackets’ on Jun. 11, 2022. She added crocodile-skin boots for the event, which took place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

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