Career Timeline of Alicia Silverstone: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alicia Silverstone made an impact.

Alicia Silverstone is an American actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s. She debuted in "The Crush" (1993), winning an MTV Movie Award. She gained wider recognition through her appearances in Aerosmith's music videos and then starred as Cher Horowitz in the hit teen comedy "Clueless" (1995), leading to a lucrative deal with Columbia Pictures. Silverstone also played Batgirl in "Batman & Robin" (1997).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1992: Acting role on The Wonder Years

In 1992, Alicia Silverstone's first credited acting role was on "The Wonder Years", in the episode "Road Test".

1993: Film Debut in The Crush

In 1993, Alicia Silverstone made her film debut in the thriller "The Crush".

1995: Film Releases in 1995

In 1995, Alicia Silverstone had three other film releases: Le Nouveau monde, Hideaway, and The Babysitter.

1995: Starring Role in Clueless

In 1995, Alicia Silverstone starred as Cher Horowitz in the teen comedy film "Clueless".

1996: Starred in True Crime

In 1996, Alicia Silverstone starred in the direct-to-video thriller "True Crime".

1997: Starred in Batman & Robin as Batgirl

In 1997, Alicia Silverstone starred as Barbara Wilson/Batgirl in "Batman & Robin".

1997: Excess Baggage Released

In 1997, the first film by Alicia Silverstone's production company, "Excess Baggage", was released.

1998: Became a Vegan

In 1998, Alicia Silverstone became a vegan after attending an animal rights meeting, citing her realization that she was part of the problem as an animal lover who consumed animals.

1999: Starred in Blast from the Past

In 1999, Alicia Silverstone starred as the female lead in the romantic comedy "Blast from the Past".

2000: Starred in Love's Labour's Lost

In 2000, Alicia Silverstone starred in "Love's Labour's Lost", a film adaptation of William Shakespeare's play.

2001: Executive Produced and Voiced Braceface

From 2001, Alicia Silverstone executive produced and voiced the lead role in the Canadian animated television series "Braceface".

2002: Broadway Debut in The Graduate

In 2002, Alicia Silverstone made her Broadway debut in a stage version of "The Graduate".

2003: End of Braceface

Alicia Silverstone's work on Braceface ended in 2003.

2003: Golden Globe Nomination for Miss Match

In 2003, Alicia Silverstone received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her role in the TV series "Miss Match".

2003: Starred in Miss Match and Golden Globe Nomination

In 2003, Alicia Silverstone starred in the NBC television series "Miss Match" and earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.

2004: Contributed to Dennis Kucinich's Presidential Campaign

In 2004, Alicia Silverstone contributed $500 to Dennis Kucinich's presidential campaign.

2004: Starred in Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

In 2004, Alicia Silverstone played a villainess in "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed".

2005: Silence Becomes You DVD Release and Queen B Pilot

In 2005, "Silence Becomes You" was released on DVD, and Alicia Silverstone filmed a pilot episode for Fox called "Queen B" that was not picked up.

2005: Appeared in Beauty Shop

In 2005, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the comedy "Beauty Shop" with Queen Latifah.

2005: Most Widely Seen Film Since Beauty Shop

The 2017 film "The Long Haul" became Alicia Silverstone's most widely seen film since Beauty Shop (2005).

2006: Action-spy film Stormbreaker

In 2006, Alicia Silverstone acted in the action-spy film Stormbreaker.

2006: Starred in ABC Pilot Pink Collar

In 2006, Alicia Silverstone starred in an ABC pilot called "Pink Collar", but it was not picked up to series.

2007: Theater Work in Boston Marriage and Speed-the-Plow

In 2007, Alicia Silverstone appeared in David Mamet's "Boston Marriage" and the theater production "Speed-the-Plow".

2007: Appeared Nude in PETA Ad

In 2007, Alicia Silverstone appeared nude in a print advertisement and 30-second commercial for PETA promoting vegetarianism.

2008: Filmed Bad Mother's Handbook Pilot and Tropic Thunder Cameo

In 2008, Alicia Silverstone filmed the pilot for 'Bad Mother's Handbook' and made a cameo in 'Tropic Thunder'.

2009: Appeared in "A Gaythering Storm"

In 2009, Alicia Silverstone appeared in "A Gaythering Storm", a Funny or Die spoof video.

2009: Published The Kind Diet

In 2009, Alicia Silverstone published her first cookbook, "The Kind Diet".

2009: Starred in Her Diamonds Music Video and Time Stands Still

In 2009, Alicia Silverstone starred in Rob Thomas's "Her Diamonds" music video and acted in the production of "Time Stands Still".

2009: Received Heart Of Green Award

In 2009, Alicia Silverstone was awarded a Heart Of Green Award.

2010: Reprised Time Stands Still Role and Filmed Elektra Luxx

In 2010, Alicia Silverstone reprised her role in the Broadway production of Time Stands Still and filmed a segment in the film Elektra Luxx.

2010: Received Voice Of Compassion Award

In 2010, Alicia Silverstone was awarded a Voice Of Compassion Award.

2011: Guest-Starred in Childrens Hospital

In 2011, Alicia Silverstone guest-starred in "Childrens Hospital".

2011: Starred in The Art of Getting By and Butter

In 2011, Alicia Silverstone starred in "The Art of Getting By" and "Butter".

2012: Role in Suburgatory and The Performers

In 2012, Alicia Silverstone had a role in "Suburgatory" and returned to Broadway in "The Performers".

2012: Reunited with Amy Heckerling in Vamps

In 2012, Alicia Silverstone reunited with Amy Heckerling in the independent film "Vamps".

2012: Wrote to Vladimir Putin Regarding Vegan Meals for Prisoners

In 2012, during the trial of Russian band Pussy Riot, Alicia Silverstone wrote a letter to Vladimir Putin requesting vegan meals for all Russian prisoners.

2013: Filmed HR Pilot and Appeared in Ass Backwards

In 2013, Alicia Silverstone filmed the television pilot "HR" and appeared in the comedy "Ass Backwards".

2014: Published The Kind Mama

In 2014, Alicia Silverstone published her second cookbook, "The Kind Mama".

2014: Starred in Angels in Stardust and Published The Kind Mama

In 2014, Alicia Silverstone starred in the coming-of-age drama "Angels in Stardust" and published her Kind Life follow-up book, "The Kind Mama".

2015: Starred in "Of Good Stock"

In 2015, Alicia Silverstone starred in the New York production of "Of Good Stock", a play about siblings gathering at their family home. Reviews of her performance were mixed.

2016: Appeared in "Who Gets the Dog?" and "King Cobra"

In 2016, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the romantic comedy "Who Gets the Dog?" as part of a divorcing couple. She also appeared in the independent drama "King Cobra" as the mother of a gay film actor.

2016: Endorsed Bernie Sanders for President

In 2016, Alicia Silverstone endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president.

2016: Posed Nude for PETA's Anti-Wool Ad

In 2016, Alicia Silverstone posed nude in one of PETA's "I'd Rather Go Naked" anti-wool ads.

2016: Starred in "Catfight"

In 2016, Alicia Silverstone starred in "Catfight", playing the love interest of an outsider artist. The black comedy received largely positive reviews.

2017: Starred in Multiple Films and Filmed "American Woman"

In 2017, Alicia Silverstone starred in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul", "The Killing of a Sacred Deer", and "The Tribes of Palos Verdes". She also filmed the television series "American Woman" during July.

2018: Appeared in "Book Club" and "American Woman" aired

In 2018, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the comedy "Book Club" and the series "American Woman" aired for one season. She also appeared on Lip Sync Battle to promote the series.

2019: Starred in horror film "The Lodge"

In 2019, Alicia Silverstone starred in the horror film "The Lodge", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

2020: Appeared in Multiple Comedies and Other Projects

In 2020, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the comedies "Bad Therapy", "Sister of the Groom", and "Valley Girl". She also narrated "Chendell: A Natural Warrior" and the Audible podcast "Eat S-t Kenny Daniels". She began starring in "The Baby-Sitters Club" on Netflix.

2021: Appeared in "Masters of the Universe: Revelation"

In 2021, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the Netflix series "Masters of the Universe: Revelation".

2023: Appeared in "Reptile"

In 2023, Alicia Silverstone appeared in the crime drama thriller "Reptile".

2023: Endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Became an Independent

In 2023, Alicia Silverstone endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the 2024 Democratic primaries and announced that she had left the Democratic Party and registered as an Independent.