Here Are 15 Facts About The Clueless Star

As a teenager, Alicia Silverstone was thrust into the spotlight, and she struggled with fame. Speaking candidly in an interview, she said at the time "Clueless" came felt so overwhelmed by her success that she "wouldn't wish fame on anyone" (via The Independent). Being successful in Hollywood meant Silverstone received unwanted attention as a teen, making her uncomfortable. The young actress felt she needed access to a good therapist, which she didn't have at the height of her fame, per Cinemablend.

Silverstone's perception of herself has always been far removed from what the public sees. She describes herself as a"theatre nerd" (via The Guardian) and a "weird, dorky girl who just hangs out with her dog," but says many people think she is attractive, and this often means she gets pigeonholed. To cope with stardom, the young actress removed herself from Hollywood and explored the world and nature. "I just got really focused. I went to Africa and was trying to help the elephants doing this project," she told CinemaBlend. " I really got so into the world. And so in a way, I'm grateful for how much [Clueless] overwhelmed me, that it allowed me to go into a world that I really cared about."