The Lure of Affirmation
Do you ever find yourself taking Buzzfeed quizzes or watching TikToks that will assign you an object, person, or idea based on how you answer the following questions, your Zodiac sign, or birth month? Do you ever feel personally offended when you don’t get what you wanted or expected? I am guilty of both. To someone who does neither of those things, it may seem silly to get offended or upset about something that will ultimately have no effect on your life. I will admit, it is stupid to get upset after finding out that you got Ian Somerhalder as your soulmate instead of Timothee Chalamet simply because you were born in September and not October. I believe; however, that an individual’s disappointment surfaces as a result of an underlying desire to feel wanted and reassured. In other words, people are drawn to do things in hopes of receiving affirmation.
Watching videos and taking quizzes made by strangers online can fill one with joy when they get the results they wanted. They may think, “Oh my god! I got exactly what I wanted! It’s meant to be.” That person is most likely pleased because someone else has unknowingly given them the information they desired. Receiving affirmations can make people feel like they are enough. It can also make people feel they are on the path to success. However, “affirmations” from a stranger on the internet aren’t genuine because the person did not make the media specifically for you. In fact, they may have curated the quiz or video to be in their favor.
You may feel joy, but it only lasts for a few seconds until you move on to the next video or quiz. Yet, because that affirmation felt good, you continue to watch videos and take quizzes in hopes of feeling that joy again. Humans are interesting because of the way we find joy or disappointment in the most simple things. In no way am I saying that you are not allowed to feel joy after being told that Harry Styles is your husband because you are an Aquarius. I’m simply asking you to remember what you are doing. Maybe you need to touch some grass or talk to an actual person instead of sitting in your room watching TikToks for hours.
To the people like me, who are distraught after finding out from a stranger on the internet that you got Liam Payne as your One Direction boyfriend instead of Niall Horan on that Buzzfeed quiz, you are seen, and I feel for you. Just remember that the quiz you took, or the video you watched was created by a stranger on the internet. They don’t know you, and their opinion doesn’t matter. If you want Bella Hadid to be your celebrity best friend, then make her your celebrity best friend in your own video or quiz. If you feel joy, revel in it. If you
are disappointed, just move on. I guarantee you won’t even think about the results in five minutes.
Keep this in mind when you read to find out “Who Your 90s Celebrity It Girl is Based on Your Zodiac Sign” by me.
Who Your 90s Celebrity It Girl is Based on Your Zodiac Sign
ARIES
Julia Roberts
If you’re an Aries, then I think you hit the jackpot. Julia Roberts is honestly one of the most beautiful women on Earth. While Roberts is technically a Scorpio (and she does give MAJOR Scorpio energy), I didn’t feel it was the right decision.
ARIES are passionate, motivated leaders with a good sense of what they expect. I feel like Julia Roberts’ fit this description throughout her acting and in her own personality. She is also fun, loveable, and has one of the most iconic smiles.
TAURUS
Cameron Diaz
Tauruses should be honored. Cameron Diaz is beautiful and iconic. She also literally does not age. Cameron Diaz screams mothering and nurturing to me. I have always seen Taurus as a motherly figure (mom of the friend group) because my mom is a Taurus.
A TAURUS is dependable, hard-working, and intelligent. They can also be stubborn and dependent. Cameron Diaz was hard-working in her career as an actor. She has since quit acting to focus on her mental health, but that furthermore proves that she is a dependable and level-headed person.
GEMINI
Naomi Campbell
I don’t know much about Naomi Campbell, but I do know that she was THE runway model of the 90s. She has an incredible walk, and she is actually a Gemini. Campbell was born May 22, 1970. I find her being a Gemini to be perfectly fitting.
GEMINIS are social butterflies with playful and curious tendencies. They are charming and clever. Naomi’s ability to switch from her runway persona to her off-duty pace is incredible. She has certainly found control over the Gemini twins.
CANCER
Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler is a Cancer. She was born on July 1, 1977. Cancers are known for being emotional, nurturing, and intuitive. The only Liv Tyler movie I have ever seen is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and since seeing that movie, I have been obsessed with young Liv Tyler.
In the movie, she plays a character named Arwen. Tyler’s character was very nurturing and intuitive towards her lover, Aragorn. None of this has anything to do with astrology, but this is the extent of my knowledge on this particular subject.
LEO
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is THE It Girl. Her acting range is impressive, and she just so happens to be a Leo Sun and a Leo Moon. She is 56 years old, and she looks the same as she did in this photo taken about 30 years ago.
LEOS are fiery, confident, and dramatic. They are also very generous and big-hearted. Halle Berry started her career as a model, and she competed in beauty pageants. She is now a critically acclaimed actor known for her roles in Catwoman and X-Men.
VIRGO
Gwyneth Paltrow
I am a Virgo, so I get to make Gwyneth Paltrow my 90s It Girl. I know this may be an unpopular opinion, but I love Gwyneth Paltrow. She’s literally the biggest wildcard on the planet, and it’s hilarious. Her presence in the 90s was perfection. She is one of my biggest fashion influences.
There is no further explanation. Gwyneth Paltrow is mine (I stole her from Libra).
LIBRA
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone is known for her role as Cher in Clueless. Out of all of the It Girls, she gave me the biggest Libra energy. Both her and Gwyneth Paltrow are Libras, but because I was stealing Gwyneth for myself, I left this icon for the Libras.
LIBRAS are friendly, extroverted, and charming. I do not have the biggest appreciation for Libras, but apparently other people tend to like you guys.
SCORPIO
Winona Ryder
I love Scorpios. Whenever I think of Scorpios, I think of fall and of Halloween. When I think of Halloween, two iconic women come to mind. One of those women is Helena Bonham Carter, and the other is Winona Ryder. Winona Ryder is the 90s It Girl for Scorpios because I believe she embodies the Zodiac in all aspects of her life.
SCORPIOS are mysterious and emotional. They are an intense and misunderstood Zodiac. I find many of Ryder’s characters to be mysterious, misunderstood, and emotional. I have had the pleasure of blessing Scorpios with the Queen on fall aesthetic movies.
SAGITTARIUS
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera is also a Scorpio, but today she is representing the Sagittarius Zodiac. Christina is most famously known for her song “Genie in a Bottle” and her four-octave vocal range that landed her the title, “Voice of a Generation”. She has also been credited for the revival of teen pop in the 90s and early 2000s.
SAGITTARIUS is an optimistic and level-headed Zodiac. I chose Christina Aguilera for this sign because I feel like if she wasn’t a Scorpio, she would definitely be a Sagittarius. She gives “born in December” vibes.
CAPRICORN
Kate Moss
Okay, I know I said Halle Berry was THE It Girl, but I was wrong. Kate Moss still is the THE It Girl. She was one of the most famous supermodels of the 90s and 2000s. Moss still has a hold over our generation today, not just by herself, but through her daughter Lila Moss too.
CAPRICORNS are strong, ambitious, and hardworking. Kate Moss is actually a Capricorn. She was born on January 16, 1974. Kate continues to work as a model and as the owner of the Kate Moss Talent Agency.
AQUARIUS
Jennifer Aniston
My Aquarius 90s It Girl for you is Jennifer Aniston. Jennifer was born on February 11, 1969, so she is a true February Aquarius. Jennifer Aniston was the ultimate cool girl in the 90s. She was dating/married to Brad Pitt, and she was on Friends.
The AQUARIUS is a highly intellectual and creative sign. Jennifer is a conversationalist who is loyal and independent. She is the perfect 90s It Girl to represent the Aquarians.
PISCES
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore being a Pisces makes so much sense to me. Maybe it’s because Pisces are known to be more emotional and she has gone through so much trauma throughout her life. She’s been iconic since the day she started acting.
PISCES are sensitive, gracious, and emotionally aware. I see all of those things in Drew Barrymore. I’m so proud of her, and I love to watch her inner child come out. She’s amazing, and so are you Pisces signs.