If you don't recognize Linda by name alone, well give you a clue. "Men in Black". And if you like your films a little more cult-friendly, try "Dogma" instead. Both movies saw Linda Fiorentino in the female lead, but they were the peak of a career that extended a few years longer in both directions. Linda first became known as Carla in "Vision-Quest", but it took her ten years to find another role that hit the same heights.
She was a star of the 90s because that's when we knew her best; her time at the top was short but burned brightly, and since 2000 she has only made three more credited appearances as an actor. On the rare occasions we see her, her appearance is always noteworthy - she has changed dramatically during this time.