Alicia Silverstone 's big break almost didn't happen. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for their "90s Issue," the actress, 48, recalled being "so excited" to play Darian (later changed to Adrian) Forester, the lead in Alan Shapiro's 1993 psychological thriller, The Crush.

"We've since corrected the situation," the "Clueless" alum says of the misunderstanding after they worked together in 1992.

Alicia Silverstone came close to gracing the halls of West Beverly High, but she chose a different path Alicia Silverstone has always had her eye on the prize when it comes to her career. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly for their "90s Issue,

Alicia Silverstone is basking in the late summer sunshine with another makeup-free selfie shared with fans on Instagram. "Nothing says summer like sticky fingers and a sweet frozen treat 💛," the Clueless actress wrote in her caption. She holds a bright orange fruit popsicle in one hand and sports the ultimate summer updo: the tousled top knot.

The Reason Alicia Silverstone Turned Down a Role on 'Beverly Hills, 90210' originally appeared on Parade. Actress Alicia Silverstone reflected on her decades-long career in the August 2025 '90s issue of Entertainment Weekly.