Angels, both in religion and entertainment, reached the height of their popularity among American society during the 1990s. From personal guardians to the main characters in mainstream film, angels were present in almost every facet of American culture. Through a detailed analysis of how angels are defined, understood and socially accepted across several religious spectrums as well as a closer look at the social environment of the 1990s, it is possible to better understand how and why angels became the subject of a cultural trend during this time.