The Role: 1990 was a busy - and successful - year for the actress, since she also cropped up in this comedy drama.

Sinking into a role alongside Christina Ricci and Cher, she gets the plum part of Charlotte Flax, who initially dreams of becoming a nun but finds love in the small town her family moves to.

She’s never overwhelmed by the flamboyant Cher, and carves out her own chunk of the film.

Ryder Trivia: Emily Lloyd initially got her part, but Cher didn’t think she looked enough like her to be her daughter. Ryder was brought in as a replacement.