Vintage photos of Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams and other 90s stars

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What were Hollywood’s top stars doing in October 1990? So much so!

34 years ago this week, the Carousel of Hope gala took place, and the guest list included, among others: Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor, Stevie Wonder and more.

Meanwhile, Robin Williams and Neil Patrick Harris attended another gala honoring Whoopi Goldberg, while Isabella Rossellini celebrated the launch of a new fragrance and Dolly Parton received an honorary doctorate.

Take a trip back to 1990 and see what the hottest stars of the decade were up to.

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It worked

Dolly Parton in 1990

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Dolly Parton had some seriously impressive nails to receive an honorary doctorate from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee on October 21.

A case to remember

Tina Turner in 1990

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As her 1990 Foreign Affair Tour entered its final weeks, Tina Turner played the first of two consecutive shows at the NEC Arena in Birmingham, UK on October 24.

Ties that bind

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox in 1990.

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Michael J. Fox was present at the film’s premiere on October 24 Jacob’s ladder in New York with his wife and Family ties star Tracy Pollan.

According to the Book

Alex Trebek in 1990

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Found on October 25 Danger host Alex Trebek in New York City at an in-store signing event for his new book.

Perfume genius

Isabella Rossellini in 1990

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The face of Lancôme’s Trésor, Isabella Rossellini, looked absolutely stunning at the fragrance’s launch party on October 25 in Paris.

The crown jewel

Princess Diana in 1990

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Princess Diana was dripping with glitter at the banquet organized on October 25 in London on the occasion of the Italian state visit.

Star-studded

Elizabeth Taylor in 1990

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At the Carousel of Hope gala, which took place on October 26 in Los Angeles, Hollywood’s biggest stars, including film legend Elizabeth Taylor, came to support the Pediatric Diabetes Center. Barbara Davis.

Wonderful in gold

Whitney Houston in 1990

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Whitney Houston flashed a captivating smile at the gala on October 26, where she also performed.

Dynamic Duo

Bob Saget with his wife Sherri Kramer in 1990.

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Bob Saget and his wife Sherri Kramer posed for a quick photo at the Carousel of Hope Gala.

Wonderful Night

Stevie Wonder in 1990

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Stevie Wonder’s eye-catching coat certainly earned him a spot on the Carousel of Hope gala’s best dressed list.

Guess who will come to the gala

Sidney Poitier and wife Joanna Shimkus in 1990

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At the Carousel of Hope gala, the stars included Sidney Poitier and his wife Joanna Shimkus.

Parting with gifts

George Santopietro and Vanna White in 1990

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Vanna White and her husband George Santopietro escaped with several huge gala goodie bags.

Man with a bag

Pierce Brosnan in 1990

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Pierce Brosnan appeared at the Carousel of Hope ball.

Whoopee for Whoopi

Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg in 1990

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Robin Williams cuddled up to her friend Whoopi Goldberg on October 27 at the Women in Film Festival, commemorating Ghost star.

Lady’s Night

Margaret Avery in 1990

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Whoopi Goldberg Violet Costar Margaret Avery was also in attendance at the event, which took place on October 27 at the Director’s Guild Theater in Los Angeles.

Mommy and Me

Neil Patrick Harris with his mother Sheila Harris in 1990.

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Young Neil Patrick Harris brought his mother Sheila to a gala dinner on October 27 for the sixth annual Women’s Film Festival.

Heart to Heart

Carol Burnett in 1990

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Comedy icon Carol Burnett was glowing at the Grateful Hearts Awards in Beverly Hills on October 27.

Carey On

Mariah Carey in 1990

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Meanwhile SNL musical guest Mariah Carey performed her hits “Vision of Love” and “Vanishing” on the October 27 episode.