Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Unmasking the Unrecognizable: Who's Behind the Salt and Pepper Beard?

This 90s movie heartthrob looked unrecognisable with salt and pepper hair and a bushy beard in a rare social media post - but can you guess who he is?

Jeremy Sisto: The 90s Heartthrob Who's Still Got It!

Get ready for a blast from the past, folks! We've got some juicy gossip and updates on one of our favorite 90s heartthrobs, Jeremy Sisto. You know, that dreamy guy who played Elton Tiscia in the iconic Clueless movie? Yeah, that's him!

Fast forward to today, and Jeremy is looking like a completely different person. Gone are his clean-cut days as a Beverly Hills student; now he's rocking salt-and-pepper hair and a bushy beard. But don't worry, it's just a sign of age (he's 50 now) - the man still has that unmistakable charm!

The actor was catapulted to fame as an obnoxious Beverly Hills student in the now iconic 1995 movie Clueless, alongside the likes of Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd

Jeremy may have lost out on playing Jack Dawson in Titanic to Leonardo DiCaprio (ouch!), but we're sure he doesn't regret his decision to pursue other projects. After all, he's had an impressive career, starring in HBO's Six Feet Under, Law & Order, and since 2018, leading the cop show FBI as a series regular.

But let's get back to Clueless - the movie that catapulted Jeremy to fame alongside Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. We hear there's a TV series on the horizon, with Alicia set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz! As one of the executive producers on this project, she'll be joined by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl and The O.C.) - we're already salivating!

And don't worry, folks; the original director of Clueless, Amy Heckerling, is also on board as an executive producer. This time around, however, Jordan Weiss will join the team, having recently worked on Freakier Friday (2025). We can only imagine how this new series will bring a fresh spin to our beloved Cher Horowitz!

Of course it's none other than award winning actor Jeremy Sisto, 50, who played the role of Elton Tiscia in Clueless

The news has left fans divided - some are ecstatic about the possibility of a Clueless TV series, while others are more skeptical. One social media user wrote: "If she's in it's good but we seriously don't need to touch this Classic," while another simply typed out: "Enough with the sequels."

But fear not; we've got some enthusiastic fans who can't wait for the show to hit our screens! "I will be getting that Peacock subscription," one user declared, while another added: "As long as Alicia is there, it might be good but Peacock doesn't have a good track record when creating new shows."

We won't lie - we're intrigued. Will this new series live up to its predecessor? Only time (and the fine folks at Peacock) will tell!

The actor was just 19 when he appeared in the iconic teen flick (pictured in the movie with Alicia Silverstone)

Then and Now: Jeremy Sisto's Journey

Jeremy may look like he's aged remarkably well, but let's take a trip down memory lane. Back in 1995, when Clueless was released, Jeremy was just 21 years old. He auditioned for the role of Jack Dawson in Titanic but lost out to Leonardo DiCaprio (ouch!).

But Jeremy didn't let this setback get him down. In an interview with HuffPost Live, he revealed how he'd always been inspired by James Cameron's epic romance: "I loved it... It was a huge thing at the time. What a great idea." He went on to say that reading for the role with Kate Winslet was an incredible experience.

The original 1995 movie, which is loosely based on Jane Austen's novel Emma, also starred Paul Rudd , late Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Breckin Meyer and Donald Faison

Jeremy also talked about his college years and how Clueless became like his own coming-of-age story. "For me, it was like Breakfast Club when I was a kid," he said wistfully. Although the movie has since become a cult classic, Jeremy admitted to being concerned that he'd struggle to find other suitable roles.

Fast forward to today, and Jeremy's career is going strong. Not only has he starred in numerous TV shows and movies but has also voiced animated films like King Runeard in Disney's Frozen II!

Get Ready for More Cher Horowitz!

In recent years the actor has made a name for himself on the small screen starring in HBO 's Six Feet Under, Law & Order (L) and since 2018 had a lead role in cop show FBI

With the news of a Clueless TV series on the horizon, fans are buzzing with excitement (or trepidation). While some may be skeptical about revisiting this classic, others are eager to see what new spin the show will bring.

Alicia Silverstone, who's set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz, has certainly got the enthusiasm of the fans on her side. And let's not forget that Amy Heckerling is also on board as an executive producer - a true sign that this series will be staying true to its roots!

But here's what we do know: this new series won't be just another sequel. It'll have its own unique take, thanks to the talents of Jordan Weiss and the team at Peacock.

The actor previously revealed how he lost out on playing Jack Dawson in romantic epic Titanic to Leonardo DiCaprio (pictured)

So, are you excited for more Cher Horowitz? Let us know in the comments below!

The role made an A-lister out of the DiCaprio, a fact that Jeremy admitted he is somewhat envious (Leo and Kate Winslet pictured in Titanic)