Andrew McCarthy Opens Up About the Impact of Being in the '80s Brat Pack

Andrew McCarthy sits down with Drew to talk about his memoir, Brat: An '80s Story, what it was like to become famous at a young age, and where his relationship stands with the A-listers of the Brat Pack (Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe) today!
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Andrew McCarthy Opens Up About the Impact of Being in the '80s Brat Pack
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[@shonaharris9328]

I really like Andrew McCarthy. There’s something sweet and humble about him.

[@Hayley1518]

did you see him in Good Girls? Scary in that.

[@EnviroArtiste86]

i worked on Orange is the new Black a couple times as an extra. My first day Andrew McCarthy directed me. I DIED. I think everyone has had a major crush on him! HOW CAN YOU NOT!

[@vaskylark]

Cool. Is that what he is doing now then, directing?

[@EnviroArtiste86]

@@vaskylark mostly, i think. He was just on Good Girls tho. I think he dabbles in all the avenues.

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

@@vaskylark He writes a lot as well. Fiction, non-fiction, travel, etc.

[@mtngirl6308]

I have ALWAYS loved Andrew McCarthy way more than Rob Lowe, because he’s the sweet, quiet type, with a deep soul! my kind of man!

[@dtschuor459]

Although, if you see interviews with Rob Lowe, he’s actually a seemingly nice guy. Also, to Rob Lowe’s credit, he has had a long marriage to the same woman. However, I agree. Rob Lowe was just too handsome for me, too perfect looking. Andrew McCarthy is not as classically handsome, but always seemed so sweet and sensitive. Major crush, back in the day...

[@soniaf9855]

exactly!!!

[@megsoto1070]

Exactly...had a major crush on him!!!

[@michelewilliams5131]

Same

[@mabelurena8311]

I can't express how much I love him...I mean he is part of my childhood.

[@karebear848]

Me 2

[@marciemeow]

Mine too.i was into him not Rob

[@user-vn1nq9tc5d]

I totally agree with you!! ❤😊

[@bender6261]

Everyone in St. Elmo's Fire was just ridiculously gorgeous 😍 I love the 80s!

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Lol..Ridiculously ignorant and idiotic

[@msantos545]

I love him! "Mannequin" is still one of my favorites!

[@whatwouldtarado213]

Oh no, Andrew IS that guy for me. I'm 51 and still have a crush on him.

[@brendapaddlety2413]

He is so down to earth and humble. Still handsome as ever. 😍

[@Brooksie603]

He made my 80’s ❤️

[@noondarkly]

Love Rob Lowe and all his recent quirky characters but I've always had the softest spot for Andrew McCarthy and his sunrise eyes 😍😍😍 it's wonderful to see him happy!

[@dondons27]

He was always my favourite from the pack. Mannequin, Pretty in Pink, St Elmos Fire and Weekend at Bernies were my favourite 80s films ❤

[@melissaedwards8936]

He is SO funny in Weekend at Bernie's lmaoo

[@kristinclark3304]

Andrew McCarthy was always the guy! I had the hugest crush on him, and named my third son after him (Andrew Thomas)!

[@Noname-xn5tl]

I named my son after him too! Andrew James. James after James dean.

[@jaimereynolds258]

He looks great!

[@MothGirl007]

Totally.

[@roz805]

Andrew was always my favorite brat 💁🏻‍♀️

[@SASSY13169]

Biggest Pretty in Pink and Mannequin fan here. I loved Andrew in ‘The Family’, wish they would bring it back.

[@cayleyhill8291]

It's ALWAYS Andrew Mccarthy for me❤❤❤❤

[@tcnance1317]

I 🤎 How Drew Makes An Interview Feel Like A Conversation.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

WTF is WRONG with you? STOP doing those cheap drugs..

[@carriecase3418]

I love how much of a genuine fan she is

[@BAKER22-l4u]

WTF is WRONG with you? Her job is to be a HOST, NOT a WOKE A$$ FAN and make a FOOL of herself

[@sydneybaldwin3514]

He’s still got it.

[@snarkleton26]

He and Rob Lowe really got things rolling for their brat pack run with the 1983 movie, "Class." Some really top rate acting by both in that one!

[@ceciliapizarro9386]

La vi muy divertida y el hermoso

[@joliecide]

Some argue that Outsiders was really the start of the Brat Pack.

[@colleen31]

OMG HE LOOKS INCREDIBLE!!! Still one of my favorite movies of alllll time!!!

[@kellybrown685]

Miracle of "work done"

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Incredible? Lol

[@pinkstate]

I love all his movies, specially Pretty in Pink and Weekend at Bernie's

[@faeriefire78]

I used to watch Heaven Help Us and Mannequin (and of course, ALL the Brat Pack movies) back to back until my VHS tapes were screaming for mercy. 12 year old me was seriously in love with him and Rob Lowe. It's cool that he's directing now!

[@anda6963]

Heaven help us...such and underrated film..

[@faeriefire78]

@@anda6963 I agree! No one ever talks about it.

[@milesmorris1270]

Heaven Help Us is a good film, mainly cuz my dad is an extra 😂. He’s the guy eating next to Andrew McCarthy and Malcom Danare during the lunchroom scene

[@faeriefire78]

@@milesmorris1270 That's so cool!

[@looking4r]

Just watched Pretty In Pink a couple nights ago! My two teen daughters love that movie as much as I did when I was their age (and still do)💖

[@kaseyrask3918]

Wow I just had a serious awesome blast from the past. You have Andrew McCarthy with St. Elmos Fire and Pretty In Pretty and Mannequin and such and Drew who of course on E.T. and The Wedding Singer and Never Been Kissed from the past. They have both gotten older but look so good!!! Would love these actors putting together a reunion that would make my nostalgic heart so happy!!!!

[@calisongbird]

LOL Drew is so gullible, she didn’t pick up on the sarcasm with Andrew’s “Brat Pack meeting” joke 😂

[@bubblessupernova5948]

I had a huge crush on Andrew McCarthy when I was 15. I still do...I’m 50 💞💞

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And

[@joliecide]

Drew from ET, telling Andrew from Weekend at Bernie's that she used to have a crush on him. God I love the 80s.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Get a life

[@tammys701]

He is a Legend!!..Total icon! Best days ever!

[@robindooley9898]

Watching “Pretty in Pink” now. He’s always been handsome to me and has aged quite well in my opinion! ❤️❤️

[@Mia7189]

I had such a crush on Andrew. He's still so handsome.😍

[@infinity78999]

I watched that ONLY for him 👍

[@kellygambrel9049]

I have always loved Andrew Mcarthy!!!

[@curtismichael4703]

Haven't seen every picture of his but "Less Than Zero" will always be a favorite of mine. I did purchase his memoir and it was an entertaining read.

[@antoniosgirl74-18]

One of his best performances, by far! Although deep and dark, it was legit. As far as comedies, it's Mannequin & W/E @ Bernies😄😄 PIP was okay...I loved the Underdog,Duckie, but didn't like Ringwold in it. I ❤'d her in Breakfast Club & 16 Candles. That's just my opinion tho. To each,their own...

[@lynncochrane2010]

Can't Wait to read his book! He was part of my childhood! My Hollywood Crush for Sure😍

[@annpapadopulo]

Oh what an amazing career to be a Travel Writer I am privileged to have been a travel agent for over 40years and still love it 😍

[@sunshinesweetlove..8066]

Omg one of my fav movies is Pretty in Pink. Love this.

[@lisamorrison2149]

Great interview. It's nice to Andrew and Drew conversing. Less Than Zero was my fave Andrew McCarthy movie. Awesome soundtrack.

[@rebeccaclement99]

He is a really amazing director now. Has done so many popular shows!

[@spike16965]

Andrew McCarthy was so hot and still is. Definitely my favorite 80's actors

[@evalue7517]

Me too! He was one of my favorite crushes. Enjoyed his movies, Pretty in Pink especially.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Pink in pink? Lol..There's NO such movie

[@pattimiranda8679]

I love him! I just bought his book, can't wait to read it

[@cheshiremercury7061]

Love Andrew! He was amazing on Good Girls! Gotta get his book, I have his first one & it rocked!

[@anaherrera3870]

I love both Rob and Andrew my favorite 80 films actors

[@MissPerriwinkle]

loooove him, ,,,,,,,,will never forget seeing drew and sam rockwell , etc wobbling out of a hotel bar in frisco and into a cab...fab @!

[@terri3696]

Awesome! Loved this ❤️

[@kimkoch3272]

Always loved this man :) good memories

[@purpleninja6024]

OMGG THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

[@user-dw4ei6cb9v]

Hes still cute.

[@lyndaantoinette8391]

Always my favourite & so In love with Andrew in Pretty in Pink ❤ still gorgeous 😍

[@emmarubenstein9085]

I grew up watching Andrew McCarthy.... I have Pretty In Pink, Saint Elmos Fire and Less than Zero....... I loved him in Class....... Love and light from Melbourne Australia xxx

[@palomaandbrothers-josee]

i was soooo in love with him back in the days.....he is charming!

[@LonEr4evah]

Aw Forever will have a crush on him! ❤😄

[@glendaecheverria9925]

Me trae recuerdos de sus películas me encanta Andrew

[@pameladewall9944]

I really loved him (haven’t seen him since then really but I really loved him!!!!

[@Stopwar1234]

I love his voice

[@lesmis012000]

Always have loved him. 🥰

[@fernandopenalva2680]

1:17 Picture is so AWESOME.

[@divinegoddessademius]

I love his handsome as ever

[@BAKER22-l4u]

WTF..Have your eyes checked

[@sageandcross3713]

Yay! You’re my spirit sister 💫🤗☮️

[@johnhart1671]

Brings me back to my teenage years, great movies, great guy!

[@JNMKlover]

If I don't see him mooning over Andie, I don't know what my life is. Lol

[@teresasmith3468]

Can't wait to read it. 80s was ever.

[@jenniecosio3654]

Omg you guys look soo good nice i want his book

[@audreyaitken1037]

The 80s were the best...The Brat Pack was a huge part of my life in those years...I wish The Brat Pack would come together and do one of those live movie remakes on tv! Think about it, Andrew, Molly, Emilio, Rob, Demi, Judd, Ally, ohhhhh who am I forgetting...Anthony Michael Hall ...ummmm who else???

[@shaynarose4254]

So handsome and I’m so glad he wrote this book!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vampqueen]

Omg I watched St Elmo's Fire yesterday for the like 100th time, I had a HUGE crush on Andrew McCarthy and Rob Lowe. also a little cheeky crush on Emilio too. I was born in 1978. so the 80's and the brat pack I grew up with.....

[@lolitamorris2943]

He looks so peaceful and good !!!

[@hinhwood1629]

His book is very well-written. I was surprised.

[@richardfox4758]

Yes, just read it -he very intelligent.

[@miss.saigon77]

My ultimate crush when i was a teenager. I've watched st.elmos fire, pretty in pink and mannequin because of him🥰

[@penelopefp]

Omg.... my all time celebrity crush. No one mentions Concrete Jungle!! He was so great in that too!!!

[@izabelamisik7238]

Uwielbiam Andrew ❤ Pierwszy film jaki widziałam dawno temu to "Manekin" Super film❤

[@lisasmith767]

I watched all those films with my mom. He looks good for his age!

[@dananicole3969]

He is still handsome and gorgeous, and just such a good actor.i loved all his movies growing up and he was my favorite of the bunch.

[@charliereed9925]

Please full show

[@melissaedwards8936]

He was also in the last season of 13 Reasons Why. He was the father of one of the gay boys and he came out to him and he was just so awesome to watch

[@aprilrawls5162]

Just one of my many childhood crushes! Lol

[@Mumscup]

Omg Drew has a show!!! I love her so much♥️❤️💜🌺🌺🌺🍀

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Get counseling and STOP doing LUDES

[@kristinanacta5717]

Andrew McCarthy is still a heartthrob!! 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍

[@cortesnovelas7239]

Eita mas é lindo esse Andy. Amoooo😍

[@thebassknuckler]

"Blaine.. his name is Blaine!?!"

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Stop doing LUDES

[@marlene8803]

That smile....still hits me hard 😍😍😍😍

[@lyndagriggs2921]

I've Always loved him.What a sweetheart.

[@catstothemoon6390]

His book is fabulous. He was always my favorite of all those guys.

[@soniaf9855]

omgggggg he is so adorable. 😍

[@noerojas3842]

I love Andrew!!

[@moodymary]

Rob is gorgeous and funny but Andrew is definitely my type. I was in love with him !

[@ElizabethMartinez-jg9qs]

Loved this interview!!! He’s a hottie too.

[@anewchapter8142]

Wishing him the best of luck in life.

[@michaelhaunting7873]

I really do love the '80s movies

[@laurakali6522]

Less Than Zero is my fav with him. And they should do a college reunion movie sequel of St Elmo’s Fire......

[@EarthdogGFX]

Need to see the Brats Doc

[@lauralunaazul]

Oh, I just love him

[@betinarestum]

He still got it! So cute

[@SG-rv7jr]

My all time favorite movie of his is Straight From The Heart.

[@RachaelsLibrary]

My 80s crush

[@rebeccasquires5774]

i do love his personality 🎉

[@IzuJavier]

He still looks so handsome! My crush during my teenage years!

[@angelinat3330]

Love Andrew. Had a huge crush on him back in the day

[@jujubees711]

I spotted him a few years ago in Greenwich Village walking with his son. It was a beautiful summer evening in the city. He was wearing a blue and white striped shirt and white slacks. I thought, who is that handsome man? He's taller than I expected. Then I realized it was Andrew McCarthy! They were walking in front of me. His son on a kick scooter. It was really sweet seeing them together. Then they turned left on 7th Ave, and I turned right to get on the 1 train.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And?

[@chanelfitzgerald]

Oh I love Andrew McCarthy, Pretty in Pink oh he WAS the Brat Pack! Recently re-watched Gossip Girl with Blake Lively and who knew Andrew McCarthy played her father. Love it!

[@divaandchomin1]

Still handsome as ever