Demi Moore and Jon Cryer: A Famous duo in Hollywood. - The "Brat Pack" actors reunite in New York City.
In the Big Apple, a gathering took place at the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring a who's who of '80s stars. Andrew McCarthy (61) was the center of attention, as his documentary, "Brats," made its world premiere. This star-studded event drew the likes of Ally Sheedy (61, known for "The Breakfast Club"), Demi Moore (61, memorable in "St. Elmo's Fire"), Jon Cryer (59, who starred in "Pretty in Pink"), and director Howard Deutch (73).
"Brats" delves into the "Brat Pack," a group of young actors that dominated the '80s film scene. This influential group consisted of Robert Downey Jr. (59), Emilio Estevez (62), Rob Lowe (60), and several others who made a name for themselves in the industry, not just because of their on-screen talents, but also their supposedly rowdy off-screen lives.
"Brats" – A Brand Name with Consequences
Andrew McCarthy, in his documentary, interviews his contemporaries such as Lowe, Molly Ringwald (56), Estevez, and other notable actors from the era. These individuals were slapped with the "Brat Pack" label in a 1985 "New York Magazine" article. According to McCarthy, this moniker became a permanent branding on their careers, whether they liked it or not. "The public adored us, but the industry looked down upon us," he shared with "People" magazine.
Andrew McCarthy found his fame in '80s gems like "St. Elmo's Fire" (1985) and "Pretty in Pink" (1986), the latter film also starring Jon Cryer (59). But while Cryer continued his acting career, he found even greater success on television, starring in the hit sitcom "Two and a Half Men" from 2003, sharing the screen with Ashton Kutcher (46) and Angus T. Jones (30).
