Iconic ‘90s Actress, 49, ‘Still Looks Gorgeous’ at Comic Con 26 Years After Starring in ‘Varsity Blues’ originally appeared on Parade.
Do you remember “Varsity Blues”, the teen football classic from 1999? Amy Smart, who played Julie Harbor alongside James Van Der Beek, just made her very first Comic Con appearance, and let’s just say time has been incredibly kind to her.
At 49, Smart made her debut at Steel City Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, over the August 8-10 weekend, and fans couldn’t get enough. The event organizers hyped it as her first foray into the con world, and by all accounts, she nailed it.
In a photo shared by @steelcitycomiccon, Smart beams at her booth, wearing a chic dark floral blouse that oozes effortless style, her long blonde hair flowing. She still has that radiant glow that made her a standout in films like “Crank” and “The Butterfly Effect”, proving some people get better with age.
Take a look:
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Behind her booth, banners featured throwback posters from her career highlights, including “Varsity Blues”, reminding everyone why she remains an icon of that era.
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Smart’s been keeping busy off-screen, too. She’s been married to HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse since 2011. They share daughter Flora, 8, and they run an eco-friendly lifestyle brand.
Seeing her genuine charm and timeless beauty is a reminder of why we fell for her. If this is what 26 years post “Varsity Blues” looks like, sign us up for whatever she’s doing!
Iconic ‘90s Actress, 49, ‘Still Looks Gorgeous’ at Comic Con 26 Years After Starring in ‘Varsity Blues’ first appeared on Parade on Aug 12, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
