Amazing Throwback Photos from the 1996 Premiere of 'Scream'

Mar. 16, 2025

01of 12Courteney Cox & David ArquetteS Granitz/WireImageThree years before they wed, the franchise’s stars walked the red carpet hand-in-hand.

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Courteney Cox & David Arquette

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Courteney Cox and David Arquette during “Scream” Los Angeles Premiere at Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

Three years before they wed, the franchise’s stars walked the red carpet hand-in-hand.

02of 12Neve CampbellJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe actress was in the midst of herParty of Fivefame when she landed in theScreamfranchise, sending her star even higher.

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Neve Campbell

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Neve Campbell during “Scream” 1996 Premiere in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The actress was in the midst of herParty of Fivefame when she landed in theScreamfranchise, sending her star even higher.

03of 12David Schwimmer & Matt LeBlancIris Schneider/Los Angeles Times via GettyLike trueFriends,the two came out to support costar Cox.

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David Schwimmer & Matt LeBlanc

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David Schwimmer and Matt LeBlanc, of the cast of “Friends,” at the party after the premiere of Wes Craven' s “Scream”

Like trueFriends,the two came out to support costar Cox.

04of 12Jennifer Aniston & Tate DonovanDavid Keeler/Online USA/GettyAs did Cox’s bestie andFriendscostar Aniston, who brought then-boyfriend Donovan.

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Jennifer Aniston & Tate Donovan

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Jennifer Aniston and Tate Donovan attend the premiere of “Sream” in Los Angeles, California December 19, 1996.

As did Cox’s bestie andFriendscostar Aniston, who brought then-boyfriend Donovan.

05of 12Matthew PerryRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyThe all-dressed-up actor rounded out theFriendssupport squad.

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Matthew Perry

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Matthew Perry during “Scream” Los Angeles Premiere at Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

The all-dressed-up actor rounded out theFriendssupport squad.

06of 12Matthew LillardJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAnother face of the era,Screamstar Lillard had a ball on the red carpet.

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Matthew Lillard

Matthew Lillard during “Scream” 1996 Premiere in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Another face of the era,Screamstar Lillard had a ball on the red carpet.

07of 12Minnie DriverDavid Keeler/GettyAs did Driver, there between her roles inCircle of FriendsandGood Will Hunting.

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Minnie Driver

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12/19/96 Los Angeles, Ca Minnie Driver At The Premiere Of “Scream”

As did Driver, there between her roles inCircle of FriendsandGood Will Hunting.

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Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey attends the “Scream” Westwood Premiere on December 18, 1996 at the Avco Center Cinemas in Westwood, California.

09of 12Reese WitherspoonJim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via GettyWitherspoon was all of 20 years old that year.

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Reese Witherspoon

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Reese Witherspoon “Scream” Los Angeles Premiere 1996

Witherspoon was all of 20 years old that year.

10of 12Rose McGowan & Wes CravenIris Schneider/Los Angeles Times via GettyMcGowan hung with director Craven (who died in 2015) at the afterparty.

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Rose McGowan & Wes Craven

Director Wes Craven and Rose McGowan who stars in his new film Scream, at the party after the film’s premiere 1996

McGowan hung with director Craven (who died in 2015) at the afterparty.

11of 12SaffronRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via GettyShiny dress? Strappy sandals? Dyed bangs? Singer Saffron’s ensemble was right on point for the mid-’90s.

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Saffron

Singer Saffron (aka Samantha Sprackling) attends the “Scream” Westwood Premiere on December 18, 1996 at the AMC Avco Cinema in Westwood, California.

Shiny dress? Strappy sandals? Dyed bangs? Singer Saffron’s ensemble was right on point for the mid-’90s.

12of 12Skeet UlrichS Granitz/WireImageAs wasScreamstar Ulrich’s bucket hat and open collar.

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Skeet Ulrich

Skeet Ulrich during “Scream” Los Angeles 1996 Premiere at Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA, United States.

As wasScreamstar Ulrich’s bucket hat and open collar.

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