Thanks to celebrated coming-of-age films like The Breakfast Club,St. Elmo’s Fire,The OutsidersandPretty in Pink, the young members of the ‘Brat Pack’ became some of the most famous faces in Hollywood.

The actors and actresses who went from colleagues to friends were mostly in their early 20s, loved by a generation and certified icons of the 80s.

In the group were Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy.

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The term came from a 1985 New Yorkmagazine cover story written by David Blum, who was heavily disliked by the actors he profiled. Invited to a night out with Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, and Judd Nelson, his story painted them as moody, vapid and entitled.

“What distinguishes these young actors from generations past is that most of them have skipped the one step toward success that was required of the generation of Marlon Brando and James Dean, and even that of Robert De Niro and Al Pacino: years of acting study,” he wrote.

“Young actors used to spend years at the knee of such respected teachers as Lee Strasberg and Stella Adler before venturing out on stage, let alone in movies; today, that step isn’t considered so necessary.”

In 2010, Blum would finally admit to Susannah Gora in her book,You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, And Their Impact on a Generationthat he shouldn’t have written the article. But the damage had already been done. Shortly after that article, the ‘Brat Pack’ disbanded.

Here’s what they’re up to now.

Emilio Estevez

The son of legendary actor, Martin Sheen, Blum dubbed Emilio Estevez as “the unofficial president of the Brat Pack”.

After finding fame in the 80s, Estevez, 57, continued to enjoy a successful acting career.

He starred in Disney’sThe Mighty Ducksfranchise,Sand,Judgment NightandStakeout. He then began to fade away from public life and moved into directing film and TV, including multiple episodes ofCSI: NY,Numb3rsandBobby and The Public.

Speaking to The Busted Halo , he told Sirius XM listeners that he was ‘publicity-shy’.

“I’ve never been a guy that went out there to get publicity on myself. I never saw the value in it,” he said.

Estevez with Demi Moore. Image: Getty.

Estevez has also spoken about trying to be a 'role model' for his younger brother, Charlie Sheen.

"All I can do for Charlie, and I can't live his life for him, is to try to be an example. But really, I was a pretty poor one," he toldThe Sunday Times.

"As a kid, I was smart enough to be surreptitious about all my misbehaviour, or at least stealthy. But it means that my opinions carry little weight with Charlie."

Currently, Estevez is single and shares a son, Taylor Levi Estevez and a daughter, Paloma Rae Estevez, with former model Carey Salley.

He was married to Paula Abdul from 1992 to 1994 and was briefly engaged to fellow Brat Pack member, Demi Moore, in 1985. The two are now friends.

Image: Getty.

Rob Lowe

After a very damaging sex tape scandal in 1988, it took a decade for Rob Lowe's career to rebound.

While campaigning for Democratic candidate, Michael Dukakis, Lowe was filmed having sex with a 16-year-old girl the night before the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

In the same tape, he was also recorded in a threesome with friend, Justin Moritt and a model named Jennifer.

Recovering from his controversies, Lowe eventually returned to acting and has starred in some of the most popular TV shows of the past 20 years.

He played Sam Seaborn in the political hitThe West Wing(1999-2003), Robert McCallister inBrothers & Sisters(2006 to 2010) and Chris Traeger inParks and Recreation(2010-2014).

Most recently he starred in Christmas movie,Holiday in the Wild, withSex and the City's Kristin Davis.

Lowe married celebrity makeup artist Sheryl Berkoff in 1991 and they have two sons: Matthew Edward Lowe, 26 and John Owen Lowe, 24.

Andrew McCarthy

Andrew McCarthy continued landing roles after starring inSt. Elmo's FireandPretty in Pink. Some of his most memorable roles include playing Joe Bennett inLipstick Jungle, Hank inThe Familyand Clay in the 1987 film,Less Than Zero.

From 2013 onwards, the 57-year-old decided to go behind-the-camera as a director. Mainly working in TV, he's directed 14 episodes ofOrange is the New Black, and multiple episodes ofGossip Girl,Alpha HouseandCondor.

McCarthy has also dabbled in other industries, including print media. He is an Editor-at-Large atNational Geographic Travelermagazine.

Andrew McCarthy with Molly Ringwald. Image: Getty.

McCarthy has publicly spoken about his struggle with alcohol and drugs which started from the age of 17.

The actor entered into a recovery program in 1992 at the age of 29 and has been sober for the past 27 years.

Speaking about his recovery in 2019, he said: “In sobriety, I was able to find out that if I do the next right thing in front of me, I can have the opportunity to be who I am."

He is currently married to actress and director, Dolores Rice and the couple share a son, Rowan, and a daughter, Willow. McCarthy also has a 17-year-old son, Sam, from his former marriage to his college sweetheart, Carol Schneider.

McCarthy with his daughter, Willow. Image: Getty.

Demi Moore

From substance abuse issues, intense public scrutiny and blockbuster films, the ups and downs of Demi Moore's career has been well-documented.

Moore, 57, starred in some of the most popular films of the 80s and 90s, likeA Few Good Men,Ghost,Indecent ProposalandDisclosure. Her 1996 role as Esmeralda inThe Hunchback of Notre Damemade her the first Hollywood actress to reach the $10 million mark salary.

Annie Leibovitz'sVanity Fair 1991 cover of a nude Moore holding her pregnant belly is iconic.