Vintage StarTracks: This Week in 1990, See Photos of Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams & More

Find out what the biggest stars of the '90s were up to with throwback photos from Hollywood's bygone era

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Whitney Houston in October 1990

Barry King/Alamy

Whitney Houston in October 1990

What were Hollywood's A-listers up to in October 1990? So much!

34 years ago this week, the Carousel of Hope gala was the place to be, with a guest list that included Whitney Houston, Elizabeth Taylor, Stevie Wonder and more.

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

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

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Nailed It

<p>Ron Davis/Getty</p> Dolly Parton in 1990

Ron Davis/Getty

Dolly Parton in 1990

Dolly Parton sported some truly impressive nails to receive an honorary doctorate from Tennessee's Carson-Newman College on Oct. 21.

An Affair to Remember

<p>Ian Dickson/Redferns</p> Tina Turner in 1990

Ian Dickson/Redferns

Tina Turner in 1990

As her 1990 Foreign Affair Tour entered its final weeks, Tina Turner played the first of two back-to-back shows at NEC Arena in Birmingham, U.K., on Oct. 24.

Turtle Power

<p>Paul Natkin/Getty</p> Performers in costume as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990

Paul Natkin/Getty

Performers in costume as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990

After storming the box office with their first movie in March 1990, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles embarked on their Coming Out of Their Shells concert tour. The show's costumed performers stopped by The Oprah Winfrey Show on Oct. 24 for a memorable interview.

Ties That Bind

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox in 1990

Michael J. Fox attended the Oct. 24 premiere of Jacob's Ladder in New York City with wife and Family Ties costar Tracy Pollan.

By the Book

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Alex Trebek in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Alex Trebek in 1990

Oct. 25 found Jeopardy host Alex Trebek in New York City for an in-store signing event promoting his new book.

Perfume Genius

<p>Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty </p> Isabella Rossellini in 1990

Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty

Isabella Rossellini in 1990

The face of Lancôme's Trésor, Isabella Rossellini looked absolutely stunning at an Oct. 25 launch event for the fragrance in Paris.

Crown Jewel

<p>Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty </p> Princess Diana in 1990

Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty

Princess Diana in 1990

Princess Diana was positively dripping with bling at an Oct. 25 banquet in London for the Italian state visit.

Star Studded

<p>Barry King/Liaison</p> Elizabeth Taylor in 1990

Barry King/Liaison

Elizabeth Taylor in 1990

The Oct. 26 Carousel of Hope gala in Los Angeles saw Hollywood's biggest stars, including screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, turning out to support the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Gorgeous in Gold

<p>Barry King/Alamy</p> Whitney Houston in 1990

Barry King/Alamy

Whitney Houston in 1990

Whitney Houston flashed a winning smile at the Oct. 26 event, where she also performed.

Dynamic Duo

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Bob Saget with wife Sherri Kramer in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Bob Saget with wife Sherri Kramer in 1990

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

Wonder-ful Night

<p>Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy</p> Stevie Wonder in 1990

Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch/Alamy

Stevie Wonder in 1990

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

Guess Who's Coming to the Gala

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Sidney Poitier and wife Joanna Shimkus in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Sidney Poitier and wife Joanna Shimkus in 1990

The Carousel of Hope gala's star-studded guest list included Sidney Poitier and wife Joanna Shimkus.

Parting Gifts

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> George Santopietro and Vanna White in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

George Santopietro and Vanna White in 1990

Vanna White and husband George Santopietro made off with a couple of the gala's massive swag bags.

Bag Man

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Pierce Brosnan in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Pierce Brosnan in 1990

Pierce Brosnan made an appearance at the Carousel of Hope ball.

Whoopee for Whoopi

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg in 1990

Robin Williams cozied up to pal Whoopi Goldberg at an Oct. 27 Women in Film Festival event honoring the Ghost star.

Lady's Night

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Margaret Avery in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Margaret Avery in 1990

Whoopi Goldberg's The Color Purple costar Margaret Avery was also on hand for the Oct. 27 event at L.A.'s Director's Guild Theater.

Mommy and Me

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Neil Patrick Harris with mom Sheila Harris in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Neil Patrick Harris with mom Sheila Harris in 1990

A young Neil Patrick Harris brought his mother, Sheila, to the Oct. 27 gala dinner celebrating the Sixth Annual Women in Film Festival.

Heart to Heart

<p>Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty </p> Carol Burnett in 1990

Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty

Carol Burnett in 1990

Comedy icon Carol Burnett beamed at that Grateful Hearts Awards in Beverly Hills on Oct. 27.

Muscle Memory

<p>Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty</p> Dana Carvey, Patrick Swayze and Kevin Nealon in 1990

Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Dana Carvey, Patrick Swayze and Kevin Nealon in 1990

Ghost star Patrick Swayze got pumped alongside Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon in a sketch on the Oct. 27 episode of Saturday Night Live.

Carey On

<p>Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty</p> Mariah Carey in 1990

Al Levine/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Mariah Carey in 1990

Meanwhile SNL musical guest Mariah Carey performed her hits "Vision of Love" and "Vanishing" on the Oct. 27 episode.

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