Remember Bianca From 10 Things I Hate About You? Here's What She Looks Like Now

Released in 1999, on the cusp of Y2K, teen rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" is a quintessential Millennial classic that still holds up after all these years. The ensemble cast was basically flawless, from Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger's antagonistic lovers to the B-plot surrounding Larisa Oleynik, who played Bianca, the bratty little sister we all loved to hate.

While Bianca was technically a supporting character, she loomed large in our hearts. Her redemption arc was so satisfying — plus, who else could teach us vital life lessons like, "There's a difference between like and love. Because, I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack," or that you can only be "whelmed" in Europe? And while some viewers may turn to Stiles' moody, bohemian costuming for iconic classic rom-com outfits worth recreating, Bianca offered up just as much inspo with her perky ponytails, sweet cardigans, and flirty bodycon dresses. She was, in a word, perfection, and even a quarter century later, actor Oleynik continues to stun.

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While Oleynik tends to keep a tight lid on her private life, she has continued acting since "10 Things I Hate About You," and fans can catch glimpses of her at the occasional public event. For instance, Oleynik looked luminous at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2023, from her wide smile to her bright, clear skin. Her hair, though no longer Bianca-blond, still looked easy and breezy with its subtle ombre from ash-brown at the crown to golden caramel at the tips. And her relaxed floral dress fit right in with the overall vibe Oleynik has cultivated in adulthood, which seems to celebrate easy, low-key beauty.

Sightings of former "The Secret World of Alex Mack" star Larisa Oleynik may be few and far between, but her style from year to year and photo to photo certainly seems cohesive. During a visit to BuzzFeed in 2020, Oleynik looked casually pretty in a black-and-white shift dress, with her brown hair tousled in shoulder-length layers. With minimal makeup and radiant energy, Oleynik didn't need much extra frippery to command attention.

In 2019, Oleynik kept things similarly basic when she showed up to an unofficial musical parody of "10 Things I Hate About You" — which must have been a nostalgic blast from the past for Bianca herself. The actor was once again dressed in classic, monochrome black, eschewing a necklace or earrings. In fact, we can't even spot pierced ears in Oleynik's photos. But her loose, wavy lob looked fabulously dimensional with its blond highlights, so we don't even miss the lack of jewelry.

Oleynik's simple consistency is refreshing, and apparently easy to manage, as she's not much for chasing trends. "If you're me, '90s fashion never went out of style," Oleynik told NBC's "New York Live" in 2023, laughing as she recalled a compliment she got from a young co-star. "She was like, 'I love your outfit, so '90s.' And I was like, 'Yes, totally intentional. Not just what I've been wearing for the last 25 years.'" It's giving the '90s red carpet trend that everyone forgot: unfussy minimalism. And she's not the only "10 Things" alum who prefers an understated take on glam — co-star Julia Stiles is also one of those celebs who are even more gorgeous in real life.