Leonardo DiCaprio
In the early ’90s, it seemed as if every young girl had a crush on the actor, thanks to his roles in Titanic, Romeo + Juliet, Growing Pains and What’s Eating Gilbet Grape.
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Joey Lawrence
Whoa! Known for his roles as Joey Russo on Blossom and Joey Donovan on Gimme a Break!, Lawrence parlayed his acting success into a music career. In 1993, at the age of 16, he released his self-titled debut album. His single "Nothin' My Love Can't Fix" reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts.
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'N Sync
The multiplatinum boy band -- featuring Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick -- released four hit albums in a four year span. After Timberlake went solo in 2002, 'N Sync went on an indefinite hiatus.
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Donny Osmond
The "Sweet and Innocent" singer became a fan favorite in the 1970s. Joined by his sister, Osmond co-hosted The Donny & Marie Show between 1976 and 1979. Osmond's other solo hits include "Go Away Little Girl" and "Puppy Love."
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James Van Der Beek
The actor became the object of every girl's affection when Dawson's Creek premiered on The WB in 1998. Before the series ended in 2003, Van Der Beek became a box office star thanks to film roles in Varsity Blues and The Rules of Attraction.
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Kirk Cameron
Best known for playing the mischievous Mike Seaver on Growing Pains (1985-1992), the Tiger Beat poster boy also appeared in several made-for-TV movies including A Little Piece of Heaven and The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.
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David Cassidy
The singer and actor played Keith on The Partridge Family for four seasons in the early '70s. Thanks to the success of his hit song "I Think of Love You," the Tiger Beat cover boy released several hit albums including Cherish, Rock Me Baby and Home Is Where the Heart Is.
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Backstreet Boys
The Orlando quintet featured Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough. Between 1996 and 2009, the band released seven albums. Richardson left the band in 2006, though he has since performed with them on special occasions.
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Scott Wolf
Though he had small appearances on TV shows like Saved by the Bell and Kids Incorporated, it was until Wolf joined the cast of Party of Five in 1994 that he really became a household name. Playing rebellious teen Bailey Salinger, Wolf appeared in all 142 episodeds of the Fox hit.
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Mario Lopez
Gosselaar and Lopez became household names as Zack Morris and A.C. Slater on Saved By the Bell, which ran from 1989-1993. The two also starred in Saved by the Bell: The College Years, which lasted just one season.
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Zac Efron
The California native won the hearts of millions when Disney Channel's High School Musical premiered in 2006. Efron -- who played singing basketball player Troy Bolton in two more installments -- later appeared in Hairspray and 17 Again.
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Best known for his role as Randy Taylor on the '90s TV show Home Improvement, Thomas -- also known as JTT -- voiced the role of young Simba in 1994's The Lion King. He also starred in movies including Tom and Huck, The Adventures of Pinocchio and Wild America.
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Corey Feldman and Corey Haim
The actors and BFFs -- known as The Two Coreys -- appeared in a number of '80s films together, including The Lost Boys, License to Drive and Dream a Little Dream. The two reunited in 2007 for an A&E reality show; it lasted just two seasons.
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Hanson
The pop trio hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma -- brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac -- hit it big in 1997 with the catchy tune "MMMBop" from their debut album, Middle of Nowhere. The band's other popular songs include "Where's the Love," "I Will Come to You" and "This Time Around."
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Chad Michael Murray
After playing Tristan DuGrey on Gilmore Girls, Murray landed a starring role on One Tree Hill in 2003. The actor -- who also starred in teen movies like A Cinderella Story and Freaky Friday -- left the series after six seasons.
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Johnny Depp
The actor played Officer Tom Hanson on 21 Jump Street (1987-1990), solidifying his status as a teen heartthrob. Depp later admitted he felt "forced into the role of product" and chose grittier roles that he felt were better suited to his talents.
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Justin Bieber
Discovered on YouTube, the Canadian singer rose to fame in late 2009 thanks to hit singles like "One Time" and "One Less Lonely Girl." By February 2011, Bieber broke new ground with the 3D concert film Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, which grossed $29 million in its opening weekend.
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New Kids on the Block
The Boston boy band -- featuring brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood -- hit it big in 1988 with the release of the single "You Got It (The Right Stuff)." Despite worldwide success, the band split in 1994, only to be reunited 14 years later.
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Scott Baio
When he was 16, Baio was cast as The Fonz's cousin, Chaci Arcola, on the '70s sitcom Happy Days. Capitalizing on his success, Baio appeared in several TV movies including Stoned, All the Kids Do It, The Boy Who Drank Too Much and Senior Trip. Baio also recorded several albums as a teen star.
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Jonas Brothers
The trio -- brothers Kevin, Joe, and Nick -- gained fame through the Disney Channel in 2005. After starring in two Camp Rock films, the band went on to headline a sold-out worldwide tour and star in a 3D concert movie.
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Michael Jackson
Though he'd been famous since childhood, Jackson -- later known as the King of Pop -- was a fan favorite in the '70s and '80s, thank to hits including "Rock With You," "Beat It," "Thriller" and "Bad."
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One Direction
The European boy band -- Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles -- were formed on the British version of The X Factor. Since then, the group has enjoyed massive worldwide success thanks to the hit singles "What Makes You Beautiful" and "Live While We're Young." The pop quintet will release their first 3D movie in 2013.
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Devon Sawa
The Canadian actor won over legions of fans in the '90s and '00s with lead roles in the movies Wild America, Casper, Little Giants, Now and Then, Idle Hands and Final Destination.
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The Beatles
The English rock band found fame in the '60s and went on to become one of the most successful groups of all time. In the United States alone, The Beatles -- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr -- have sold 177 million units.
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Erik von Detten
The California native played Wally in 1997's Leave It to Beaver and Josh in 2001's The Princess Diaries. Von Detten also appeared in several hit TV movies, including Escape to Witch Mountain, Brink! and Replacing Dad. The actor also lent his voice to several animated projects, including Recess, Tarzan and Toy Story.
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The Wanted
Known for the hit singles "All Time Low" and "Glad You Came," the English-Irish boy band -- Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes -- found success in the U.S. in early 2012.
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Davy Jones
The singer/actor made girls swoon every Monday night on The Monkees in the late '60s and early '70s. He solidified his status as a teen idol when he performed "Girl" on a 1971 episode of The Brady Bunch, during which he agreed to be Marcia's prom date.
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98 Degrees
Formed in California, the Ohio-born band members -- Nick and Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons -- enjoyed success throughout the '90s with smash singles like "The Hardest Thing" and "Because of You." The band went on a hiatus in the 2000s but reunited for a series of concerts in 2012.
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