Revisiting the 'Cruel Intentions' Hollywood Premiere for the Movie's 20th Anniversary

Several iconic things turn 20 this year: Britney Spears’ debut album, …Baby One More Time, David and Victoria Beckham’s marriage, Crispy M&Ms, and the saliva string seen around the world. That’s right, Cruel Intentions-the racy teen drama starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, and a rather wet kiss between Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair-will celebrate its 20th anniversary in March.

Yes, it’s hard to believe that the film responsible for your sexual awakening or your first celebrity crush (hi, Ryan Phillippe’s pout) is old enough to be a Beckham child. But hey, like a fine wine, the cast has aged exceptionally well. Maybe it’s finally time to do some sort of reunion movie starring the hot ghost of Sebastian? One can dream.

In honor of the film’s big birthday, here’s a look back at the 1999 red carpet premiere in Los Angeles. Basically, everyone was a baby.