"The Aerosmith Girl"
Q: Which actress shot to fame after appearing in the music video for Aerosmith's "Cryin'"?
A: Alicia Silverstone
Many people first noticed Alicia Silverstone thanks to her unforgettable appearances in a trio of music videos by the rock band Aerosmith. She starred in the videos for "Cryin'" (1993), "Amazing" (1993), and "Crazy" (1994), earning the nickname "the Aerosmith girl" and becoming one of the most recognizable young faces of the era.
The exposure from those hugely popular videos helped launch Silverstone's acting career. Just a year later, she starred in the thriller The Crush (1993), before achieving worldwide fame as Cher Horowitz in the hit comedy Clueless (1995). Her blend of charm, wit, and comedic timing turned the film into a classic and cemented her place as one of the defining stars of the 1990s.
So, the actress who shot to fame after appearing in Aerosmith's iconic music videos is Alicia Silverstone.