From Enema of the State to Present: The Transformation of Iconic 90s Album Cover Model Janine Lindemulder
Article: It’s been over two decades since Blink-182 released their iconic album Enema of the State, a record that not only defined the pop-punk sound of the late '90s and early 2000s but also featured a cover that became as famous as the songs themselves. At the time, the band consisted of Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker, a trio that helped shape the genre's sound for years to come.
The 1999 album showcased adult film star Janine Lindemulder dressed as a nurse, wearing bright blue eyeshadow and red lipstick. This look has since become legendary in music history and for Halloween costumes.
Now, 20 years later, fans are curious about what Lindemulder, 56, has been up to. She looks nearly unrecognizable since her cover days, ditching her signature blonde hair for long brown locks and arm sleeve tattoos. Photos obtained by The Mirror show her current appearance.
After her success in the early 2000s, Lindemulder largely stepped away from the public eye as her personal life took a turn. In 2002, the year she was inducted into the Adult Video News Hall of Fame, she married Jesse James, founder of West Coast Choppers. They had a daughter, Sunny, before ultimately divorcing two years later. Lindemulder served six months in prison for unpaid taxes in 2008. After her release, she became involved in a custody dispute with James and his then-wife, Sandra Bullock.
In a 2009 interview with ABC News, Lindemulder addressed the situation, saying, “Sandy doesn’t know what goes on in my house. I’d love for her to. Please come over, you know, I’ll make dinner. Let’s sit down, two women.” James and Bullock divorced in 2010, the same year Lindemulder’s brief second marriage came to an end.
Despite some ups and downs in her personal life, the model's role on the album cover played a memorable role in the Enema of the State’s success. Originally titled Turn Around and Cough, the record went on to sell more than 15 million copies worldwide. Photographer David Goldman, who shot the iconic cover, explained that the hospital theme was essential to the album's look. “That’s why I came up with the idea of the glove,” he said to HuffPost Entertainment. “Obviously, an enema isn’t really a glove-type thing, but I thought it was a good visual.”
The album featured massive hits like “What’s My Age Again?”, “All the Small Things”, and “Adam’s Song”, securing its place in pop-punk history. The songs continue to be beloved by fans today and are still played on radio stations worldwide.
Iconic '90s Album Cover Model Looks Unrecognizable 20 Years Later originally appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025. This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun
