Do you ever wonder where those gorgeous and hunky 80's stars that made our hearts flit are now? It's apparent that many of us have forgotten them after they vanished from the industry. While some of them can still be seen displaying their acting knack on TV and big screens, some couldn't handle their success and ruined their careers in drug and alcohol addictions. So to give you a glimpse of their current lives, here we have done some research and obtained some interesting facts about their post-retirement lives. While some took away their own lives (Suicide), others are quite at peace not being in the spotlight anymore.  Look who had to take some low-grade jobs to survive.

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Soleil Moon Frye

Soliel entered the industry as a child star who appeared on the TV sitcom Punky Brewster when she was just 7-years-old. Though the show was not critically acclaimed, the character of Punky was a big hit with young children. After the conclusion of the show in 1988, Soliel went for to portray some other mediocre roles and few guest appearances but didn't receive what she wanted from the industry. Now at the age of 40, Fyre is a mother of four and a wife of producer Jason Goldberg. She also helps her children in managing their business - an online boutique and a party decoration company.

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay became known to the whole world for her role as Lana in the 1983 film, Risky Business. She also appeared in other films such as Runaway Train, The Trip to Bountiful, Backdraft, and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. More recently, Rebecca is seen in the Marvel TV series, Jessica Jones.

 Jennifer Grey

Did you know that before the blockbuster Dirty Dancing, Grey appeared in the '80s cult hit Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The dance movie was the cherry on an already decorated and iced up cake that was her film career. This proved a fair comparison as Grey never got to top her Dirty Dancing. Even plastic surgery could not save her career—instead, it only made her unrecognizable and sparked speculation she may have been under a witness protection program. Although her star has waned in the last decade, she has made occasional guest appearances on TV.

Michael J. Fox

This Canadian-American actor got to taste the fame after his role of Marty Mcfly in the Back to the Future film franchise; that's also the highlight of his career. The other role that added to his fame was in the Tv series Family Ties which also earned him three Golden Globe Awards. But soon he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and after that, his career's graph took a plunge. However, after a short break, he revived his career with the Tv series The Good Wife and also did some other work on TV such as Scrubs and Boston Legal. The 56-year-old continues to display his acting knack but only on TV.

Daryl Hannah

Her beauty did not go unnoticed in the '80s. In fact, she became one of the poster girls in virtually every boy's room during the decade. She appeared on the 1982 hit, Blade Runner, and became a household name when she became Tom Hanks's fish-tailed leading lady on Splash! She also appeared in Steel Magnolias and Wall Street. However, the career upswing didn't continue into the '90s, although she did continue to work in film. In the last few years, she made headlines after being arrested for trespassing while protesting against the Keystone Oil Pipeline. She made news again 3 years ago after revealing that she was autistic.

 Lori Singer

Lori Singer became internationally famous for her lead role, Ariel Moore in the box office hit, Footloose. After her role in the film, she guest starred in shows such as Fame and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Not only is Lori a good actress, but she is also a great cellist. She was one of the executive producers of the HBO documentary Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God.

Alyssa Milano

She was a star even as a young 7-year-old. She performed in Annie in the '80s and then made her debut on the silver screen with Old Enough in 1984. She went on to nab a starring role in TV series, Who's the Boss, which made her a bonafide star during the '80s and '90s. She continued to work on television and film projects until 2011 actively. Nowadays, she occasionally makes guest appearances on a number of TV shows and also works as a producer.

Fabio Lanzoni

Masses of women have drooled over Fabio in the 80s, who was one of the most successful models at the time. We can kind of understand it - with his perfect physique, long hair and charming smile he sure had a Greek-god feel about him. For obvious reasons Fabio went pretty fast from modeling in magazines to being a fitness model, followed by a fitness video and an exercise book which succeeded instantly and made him a household name. As can be seen in the images above, Lanzoni has remained extraordinarily loyal to his old look. And if that's not enough, he seems to be keeping his professional life quite alive too, with him still active in the fitness and modeling industries and even guest-starring in Hollywood movies such as Zoolander and classic TV shows like The Bold and the Beautiful.

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields is one of the hottest actresses of the '80s. She received international fame for her role in the films Blue Lagoon and Endless Love. Brooke went on to become an even bigger star, appearing in many TV shows and films. She is a vegan and an animal rights activist. Brooke suffered from postpartum depression. Brooke is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, and there have been rumors that she went under the knife and got plastic surgery. What do you think?

 Jennifer Jason Leigh

Her breakout role on Fast Times at Ridgemont High launched her to fame, leading her to star in Flesh + Blood and The Hitcher. The next decade even proved to be a beneficial one for her career-wise, appearing in Short Cuts and other films. Recently, she appeared as Anomalisa in The Hateful Eight, which earned her an Oscar nomination. She will reportedly be next seen on TV next year on Twin Peaks.

Mia Sara

This dark-haired beauty flew high in the '80s and was best known for her work during the said decade and in the early '90s. Her film debut was on Legend with Tom Cruise, and she later went on to star on Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, which she is most famous for. In the next decade, her career slowed down as she started a family with Muppet creator Jim Henson's eldest son Brian Henson. She is currently focusing on her family and is a mother of two.

 Rob Lowe

Well, a member of the 80s "Brat Pack" was much expected to be on the list as its cast had some of the hottest stars of 1980s. Talking about Lowe, he got to taste fame with his work in 1983 TV film Thursday's Child, for which he also earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. But the role in Francis Ford Coppola's The Outsiders proved to be a breakthrough role for his career. Then he went to portray some noteworthy roles in Oxford Blues, St. Elmo's Fire, About Last Night and earned a second Golden Globe Award nomination for the role of a mentally disabled person in Square Dance. But soon his stars started ebbing in the 90's and when he almost lost all hopes, his career revived in the 2000s when he got a role in the TV series, The West Wing. His career didn't have a plunge after he dabbled in executive production on the legal drama, The Grinder. And today, the 53-year-old has registered six Golden Globe Awards in his CV and continue to show in films/TV.

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 David Lee Roth

The rocker used to be the original lead singer of the highly successful band Van Halen, but tension with guitarist Eddie Van Halen led him to take on his own career path. During his run with the group, they churned out hits like Diamond and Jump, among others. However, as a solo artist, his songs, like California Girls only generated moderate success. Eventually, the 61-year-old returned to the band and went with them on a massive tour—the biggest in the band's history. While he continues to tour with the band to this day, Roth also broadcasts YouTube videos of himself talking about different topics.

Jeff Cohen

Remember the “Truffle Shuffle” from The Goonies? Yep, this actor played Chunk, the kid who did the move that became famous in the '80s after the film hit blockbuster gold. Although he did appear in other projects such as The Facts of Life and Disney's Wonderful World of Color, his career slowed down after he hit puberty and turned from Chunk to Hunk. Today, 42-year-old Cohen is a successful entertainment lawyer after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley, but he regards his child acting days with fond remembrance and amusement.

 Cyndi Lauper

With her debut album She's So Unusual, Cyndi had shown the industry that she is going to stay for a long. Four songs from her debut album landed on the Billboard charts and also earned her the Best New Artist award at 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her continuous hits made her a youth sensation but it was only till 90's that she was able to enjoy her fame. With the 90's entering, her career started reducing its pace. Since then she has taken on Broadway and even won a Grammy & Tony for her musical efforts. She also turned to become an LGBT rights activist to protect the rights of the community. The 64-year-old has sold over 50 million albums to date.

Judge Reinhold

When Edward Reinhold Jr. was just two weeks old, his father started dubbing him as "Judge" and then it stayed forever. His career graph displayed an upward trajectory after his character portrayal in Fast Times At Ridgemont High. After displaying some ordinary performances, Judge finally got to taste fame after his performance in comedy hit, Beverly Hills Cop. The other noteworthy roles of his career are his characters in Ruthless People, Gremlins, and The Santa Clause trilogy. In the recent times, the 60-year-old was seen portraying the guest role in the comedy series, Seinfeld.  Rumor says that he is soon going to revive with his supposedly upcoming fourth installment of Beverly Hills Cop. 

Lisa Whelchel

While Lisa received much appreciation for her appearance in The New Mickey Mouse Club as a Mouseketeer, she didn't get any noteworthy roles after her debut work until 1979. But just before the '80s kicked off, she was selected to portray the character of Blair Warner in "The Facts Of Life." Before the show came to a conclusion after a 9-year long run, Lisa had already put her step in the music industry by releasing an album "All Because Of you" in 1984. She also earned a nomination for the category of "Best Inspirational Performance" for her album. While she did much work after that and also appeared in Survivor: Philippines, her character in Facts Of Life will always remain the highlight of her career. Today she is involved in motivational speaking, sharing her faith and has turned to a writer publishing various books on prayer, life and parenting.

Kirk Cameron

With winning the hearts of many young fans, his character of Mike Seaver also earned him 2 Golden Globe nominations. As a child artist, he played many other roles through the '80s & '90s in the films Like Father Like Son and Listen to Me.  Then in 2000's he portrayed  Cameron "Buck" Williams in the Left Behind film series and his film Saving Christmas gained much repute for reaching No. 1 on the IMDb Bottom 100 List. The 46-year-old also became an active Evangelical Christian in the evangelical ministry called The Way of the Master which he co-founded partnering with Ray Comfort.

 Kelly McGillis

She was already 28 when she found success while acting alongside Harrison Ford on Witness. She earned acting award nominations for her work and landed a couple of other acting opportunities, such as Top Gun and The Accused. Her career slowed down in the next decade as she felt increasingly weary about her future in acting. The 58-year-old is now focused on teaching acting and assisting recovering drug and alcohol addicts.

Andrew McCarthy

This boy-next-door Brat Packer won audiences over with his sincere acting in Class in 1983. He went on to star in other hit films, such as Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire. However, his '80s success didn't carry over to the next decade. In 2003, he was anticipated to get a career resurgence on Law & Order: Criminal Intent but was pulled out for “fractious behavior.” In the last few years, he has made guest appearances on a few TV shows, such as The Black List.

Kelly LeBrock

A Pantene shampoo commercial got her the attention of many at just 16 years old. Her line on the ad, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful,” became closely associated with her. The model unsurprisingly then shifted to film with starring roles on The Woman in Red and Weird Science. As one of the hottest women of the '80s, she went on to appear in many other films in the next decade. However, her projects eventually petered out and her personal issues, including her divorce from Steven Seagal, overshadowed her career. She also struggled with drug issues and became reclusive, choosing to spend time in her home and with her family. She is said to be thinking of making a career comeback, though.

Jonathan Ke Quan

Sure, you remember that Asian kid on The Goonies and may also love his character, but do you remember the actor who got that part? As it turns out, you're not the only one who likes the Vietnamese actor, considering director Stephen Spielberg also cast him in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. However, his career didn't follow an upward path that could've hopefully lead him to other golden blockbuster film roles. The actor, who moved to the United States from Vietnam with his family, instead worked on a couple of minor roles in TV and film, the last one being 1992's Encino Man. Today, he works behind the scenes as a stunt choreographer, with The One and X-Men as the highlights of his current career.

Claudia Wells

This Malaysia-born actress is famous for her leading lady role on Back to the Future. Although it was an opportunity of a lifetime, she had to give up on the rest of the installments of the successful franchise after her mom got cancer. Elisabeth Shue later replaced her role as Jennifer Parker. Wells then returned to star in the TV adaptation of Fast Times at Ridgemont High in 1986, but soon momentarily bowed out of the spotlight again. In 2011, she resurfaced with the film, Alien Armageddon. She did not engage in other acting projects after that and focused on running her own business, a high-end apparel store called Armani Wells. She also operates a site that sells autographed BTTF merchandise.

William Zabka

He became widely recognized as that bully villain, Johnny Lawrence, in The Karate Kid. He went on to reprise his role in the sequels of the hit '80s flick, but his other notable appearance was as Audrey's boyfriend in National Lampoon’s European Vacation. He later dialed down his acting projects in order to work towards becoming a filmmaker, which he indeed achieved. He earned an Oscar nomination in 2004 for one of his short films. These days, he works as a screenwriter, producer, director, and an actor, recently appearing in How I Met Your Mother. He also directs music videos and commercials.

Rick Astley

His pop beats were part of the signature sounds of the late '80s and early '90s. He rose to fame after his single Never Gonna Give You Up became a number one hit. His big voice and soulful singing initially had people thinking he was African American. The lanky redhead later became known as the white guy with the big voice after appearing on TV (and after being wrongly accused of lip-syncing his way to fame). After dishing a slew of pop hits, he shifted to more soulful music in the next decade and then retired at 27 to focus on family. He later resurfaced, thanks to “Rickrolling,” and released his album 50, which topped the UK charts.

Robert Downey, Jr.

The 51-year-old's newfound fame as Tony Stark on the Iron Man and The Avengers franchise was a renaissance of sorts for the talented and formerly troubled star. He was known in the '80s as one of the members of the Brat Pack after starring in Pretty in Pink and Weird Science, among many others. Drug abuse and reckless behavior stalled his career and threw him out of the Hollywood A-list circuit. He later returned to the limelight after beating his demons and addictions with the leading role in the highly successful Marvel movie in 2008. He has since become one of the highest-paid actors in the world after earning an $80 million paycheck.

Madonna

This Material Girl wasn't catapulted to stardom right from the get go. She was actually part of two different singing groups before she finally decided to become a solo artist in 1982. Her second album, Like a Virgin, pushed her to the forefront of pop music and hit singles like Papa Don't Preach, Material Girl and Vogue turned her into a sensation. Further hits even pushed her profile in the entertainment industry to stratospheric heights. Today, the 57-year-old singer and actress remains to be the one and only Queen of Pop. She continues to make music to this day, although her film career has cooled down in the past years.

Bill Murray

This former Saturday Night Live cast member enjoyed great success in the entertainment industry in the '80s and beyond. His best-known work during the said decade involved Caddyshack, Meatballs, and Tootsie, and his most famous role was as one of the Ghostbusters, which made him a bonafide Hollywood A-lister. He continues to make movies and appear on TV to this day. He was most recently seen in a cameo role in the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot.

 Tony Danza

Tony started as a pro boxer, and also attained a 9-3 boxing record. But soon his stars took him to the Hollywood industry. He debuted with the role of "Tony" in the television series "Taxi" and appeared in it till its conclusion in 1983. His work in "Taxi" landed him a role in the Tv series, "Who's the Boss" for which he also earned three Golden Globe nominations. His career also has some other noteworthy roles like in film She's out of control and Tv series Family Law and The Practice. But with times, his career slowed down and he was left with meager roles to portray. The 66-year-old is still "On" portraying some side roles and enjoying his semi-retirement life.

Jason Patric

His grandfather may be a comedian, but this 50-year-old actor isn't known for taking on hilarious roles. In the true tradition of a family of entertainers, Patric also entered the industry. He got a part in the TV movie, Toughlove, in 1985. and went on to appear in films such as The Lost Boys and The Beast. He became more famous for his film work during the '80s. but his career waned in the next decade, influencing a shift to Broadway. He recently went back to film and can be seen on the series, Wayward Pines, as Dr. Theo Yedlin.

Kevin Bacon

His stint on Footloose turned him into a household name and an '80s icon. It's not the only movie he did during the said decade, though. In fact, it came after he appeared in a string of films since 1978. He was smart enough to take the ball and run with it, having gone on to make more movies and solidify his celebrity status with films like Apollo 13 and Hollow Man. The 58-year-old actor has since dabbled in film directing, producing, and music making. His many involvements in the industry sparked the infamous trivia game, Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon.

Jami Gertz

She was keen on earning a degree when stardom came knocking in the guise of a talent agent, who spotted her while she was still at NYU. She appeared on Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, among others. She also co-starred with Sarah Jessica Parker on Square Pegs in 1982. Although the show's on-air stint was short, it helped boost Gertz's profile and she went on to appear in films like The Lost Boys and Sixteen Candles. After turning down the role of Rachel on Friends, she started a career as a designer in Paris. She returned to the silver screen in 1996 with Twister and appeared on the legal sitcom, Ally McBeal. The 50-year-old actress continues to be in circulation in the industry, although her last project was ABC's The Neighbors.

James Spader

Not a few people would admit that this popular '80s actor looks like yet another '80s star—Judge Reinhold, to be precise. They have the same blonde hair and round eyes, and their foreheads and face shapes are also similar. Nonetheless, he was part of the Brat Pack during the decade, with Pretty in Pink serving as his Hollywood launchpad. He went on to appear in a number of other hit films such as Wall Street, with S**, Lies, and Videotape, being one of his most notable ones. After a career slump in the '90s, the 56-year-old actor got a career resurgence with his appearance on Boston Legal in 2004. Recently, he played the baddie Ultron in the recent Marvel blockbuster, Avengers: Age of Ultron.

 George Michael

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou was one of the best British exports in the '80s, churning out pop hit after pop hit as part of the music duo Wham! and even as a solo artist years afterward. He continued his best-selling streak in the next decade but ran into legal trouble by the turn of the millennium due to personal issues. He later revived his music career and staged a tour, but then faded from the spotlight once more. The singer has been an LGBT activist and continued to write music until he was found dead in his bed in 2016, at the age of 53. His death was determined by a coroner to be the result of natural causes.

 Molly Ringwald

Ringwald is yet another Brat Pack alum. She starred in Sixteen Candles in 1984, which made her a big star and household name. She went on to solidify her teen icon status with The Breakfast Club, The Pick-Up Artist, For Keeps, and Pretty in Pink. However, the next decade didn't prove to be fruitful for Ringwald. She took a hiatus from acting and later resurfaced in 2008 for The Secret Life of the American Teenager, a hit TV series on ABC. She also went on to try her hand at music and released a jazz record in 2013. Currently, she writes an advice column on the British news outlet, The Guardian.

Corey Feldman

Before he made it big in Hollywood, the actor appeared in over a hundred commercials as a child. He then went on to appear in several TV shows, such as Mork & Mindy and Cheers. He later nabbed a role on Gremlins, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, and The Goonies, which turned him into an entertainment industry darling. He went on to nab other acting projects both on film and TV, and even dabbled in music as the frontman of the rock group Truth Movement. In the last few years, he has made occasional appearances on television and was even in Katy Perry's Last Friday Night music video in 2011.

Debbie Gibson

Gibson was such a big star in the '80s that her music could be described as one of the soundtracks of the decade. Finding fame while still in high school, she was touted as the youngest female artist to have produced, written, and performed a #1 Billboard hit. Shake Your Love and Foolish Beat were just two of her hits back then and she continued to release catchy tunes, which led to international fame, more albums, and even bigger concerts. However, the '90s wasn't as fortuitous for Gibson, prompting her to eventually bow out of the limelight. She attempted to make a comeback in the mid-2000s, but didn't achieve the same level of fame and success she had decades ago. Currently, she is focused on her health issues as she has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.

Huey Lewis

This American musician first tasted success across the pond. It was in Europe that he became a rather accomplished harmonica player and blues artist. When he returned to the U.S., he pitched his fortunes with the band Clover, but only finally struck gold more than a decade afterward when he formed his own group, Huey Lewis and the News. They released the albums, Picture This and Sports, and finally managed to make their mark in the music industry. Although their fame slowed down in the next decade, they carried on. In 2010, the group released Soulsville. The 66-year-old singer and actor currently still performs on stage and takes acting projects, although not frequently.

Alan Ruck

His first film project had him co-starring with Sean Penn in 1983's Bad Boys. His career went further after he took to the Broadway stage with Matthew Broderick two years later. He then followed this up with a silver screen appearance on Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He also appeared in Three Fugitives and Shooter. Today, the 60-year-old star continues to act and has appeared in a number of TV shows such as Cougar Town and NCIS: Los Angeles. He will next be seen in War Machine with Brad Pitt.

Jennifer Beals

Her roles in Footloose and Dirty Dancing made her a dancing heroine in the '80s. The blockbuster hit, Flashdance, turned her into an icon of the decade as the famous dance sequences endeared her to audiences and copycats. However, she returned to Yale to finish her degree after the film, leading to a decline in her film career. In the last few years, she has appeared in a number of films but has not achieved the same level of success she had in the '80s. She currently is focusing on being a wife and mom and has been dabbling in photography, activism, and triathlons.

C. Thomas Howell

This actor had the luck of having Steven Spielberg's box-office hit, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, as his first acting gig. He went on to become a star after playing Ponyboy Curtis on The Outsiders, launching him to teen idol-dom. He went on to star in Red Dawn and Grandview, USA. His winning streak didn't continue through the '90s, but he continued to work in the industry and appeared on Sons of Anarchy, Sleepy Hollow, and Blue Bloods, among others. The 49-year-old has since tried his hand at directing.

Scott Baio

He was only 16 when he played Chachi on Happy Days, which lasted until 1984. He went on to reprise his role on the spinoff, Joanie Loves Chachi. This led him to yet another TV series, Charles in Charge, which aired for six seasons. He went on to appear in other TV shows and gradually shifted to directing. Recently, the 55-year-old talent appeared on the Nickelodeon series See Dad Run and the film Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, but never again got to enjoy the same success he had in the '80s.

Jon Cryer

Being from a showbiz family, Cryer's foray into film from the stage was no surprise. His role as Duckie Dale in Pretty in Pink was considered his breakout performance and had lead him to even more acting opportunities such as Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. his shift to the small screen proved to be a difficult one. However, he managed a modicum of success on Two and a Half Men, which ran for more than a decade until it ended in 2015.

Zach Galligan

He became one of the lucky showbiz rookies of the decade when his first silver screen outing, Gremlins, turned out to be one of the '80s most memorable films. He went on to star in Waxwork, Nothing Lasts Forever, and the Gremlins sequel. Like it was for many '80s stars, the next decade was not as lucky for Galligan. He, however, continued to work and appeared on a number of TV series such as Melrose Place, Star Trek: Voyager, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. He has faded from the spotlight since more than a decade ago, although there are rumors of a third Gremlins sequel.

Ricky Schroder

This former child actor found success early after winning a Golden Globe award for his first film, The Champ, at only nine years old in 1980. He later starred in the TV series, Silver Spoons, in 1982. After the show ended in 1986, he pursued his college studies while continuing to act. He appeared on Call of the Wild and Lonesome Dove, and then later became known for his role on NYPD Blue. Currently, he has shifted to behind-the-camera work and has set up his own production company.

Ralph Macchio

Before he became the original Karate Kid, he worked as a child actor in commercials. He later transitioned to film and co-starred with some of the today's biggest stars, Tom Cruise and Matt Dillon, on The Outsiders. Then, in 1984, he landed the biggest role in his life and became internationally recognized as the boy who triumphed over bigger foes through martial arts (on the silver screen, that is). However, later film projects never topped or equaled his Karate Kid success. These days, the 54-year-old actor still appears on TV shows now and then. He has made guest appearances on How I Met Your Mother, Ugly Betty, and Dancing with the Stars.

Anthony Michael Hall

From commercials, the actor transitioned to acting on stage and later to film, starting with The Gold Bug in 1980. However, it was in National Lampoon's Vacation that he caught the attention of the audiences. He went on to become a teen heartthrob, thanks to The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles. His inclusion in the Brat Pack of the '80s solidified his teen idol status, albeit he was the rather brainy guy if the group. His alcohol issues made him take a break from his career but he later slowly returned to the limelight with occasional TV appearances and low-budget films. He eventually landed hits like The Dead Zone and The Dark Knight. He continues to act in film and TV to this day.

Tiffany

During her heyday in the '80s, the singer was one of the few famous artists who went by only one name. However, she was born with a last name, and it's Darwish. She went from earning just $235 from her first concert to raking in millions in 1987 after the release of her debut album and a cover version of I Think We're Alone Now. The single topped the charts, paving the way for her other singles like Could've Been and I Saw Him Standing There to make their way to the top of the heap as well. However, her second album and subsequent record releases did not achieve a similar level of success, thus casting a shadow on her career. She later posed for Playboy in 2002 and appeared in reality TV shows, the last one being in Celebrity Cook-Off in 2014.

Judd Nelson

This Brat Pack actor started out when he was already in his mid-20s. However, that did not keep him and his role in The Breakfast Club from turning him into a star. He went on to acquire other acting roles both on the big and small screen. His most notable works were Blue City, Never on Tuesday, St. Elmo's Fire, and Far Out Man. Although his workload slowed down through the years (despite appearing on C.S.I. and Psych and other TV shows in between), he continued to act and also started producing, screenwriting, and authoring books for his resume. These days, he has a recurring role on the popular TV series, Empire.

Mr. T

He is a rags-to-riches story. The poor boy grew up in a tough neighborhood riddled with murder and other crimes before going on to become a movie star. Not before doing Army service and working as a bodyguard, that is. Apparently, protecting Michael Jackson and Muhammad Ali led the actor to his most famous role as Clubber Lang in Rocky III. With his African warrior do and gold jewelry, he also went on to star in the TV series, The A-Team. His subsequent film and TV projects never got to equal his turn on Rocky III, though. These days, he's been making cameos and appearing in commercials. Since being diagnosed with lymphoma, he has put his acting career on a slow burn.

John Cusack

His tickets to fame were his roles in hit movies such as Stand by Me, Say Anything, and Better Off Dead. He also became associated with the Brat Pack, although he was never actually part of the group. His acting chops proved handy as it allowed him to be cast in blockbuster films and acclaimed movies like Con Air and High Fidelity. He continues to work in film today, aside from watching baseball games during his down time.

Ally Sheedy

She's yet another Brat Pack fixture who enjoyed peak career success in the '80s. Prior to her acting gig, she became an author of a bestselling book at the tender age of 12. Then, in the '80s, she started landing roles in key films of the decade, such as Bad Boys, St. Elmo's Fire, The Breakfast Club, and War Games. The fame, however, must have done something to her peace of mind as she developed a sleeping pill addiction and later had to do a rehab stint that cooled her career. She then recovered and went back to the acting circuit, making appearances on TV shows such as C.S.I. and Psych and in a number of films.

Tom Selleck

Following the success of Magnum, P.I. in the '80s, Tom Selleck landed roles on various television series and, of course, played Monica's physician beau, Richard, on Friends. He currently stars on the police drama Blue Bloods. He has two grown children and has been married to his second wife, Jillie Mack, for almost 29 years. Plus, he's still rocking that iconic 'stache - despite going a little gray. Tom's also an NRA public spokesman and board member who's described himself as a libertarian-leaning independent.

Erin Moran

Erin  Moran, or Joanie Cunningham from Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi  lost her home in 2010, forcing her to move in with her in-laws at their trailer home in Indiana. She claimed the reason was to help her mother-in-law with her failing health, but financial issues were rumored to be the real motivation behind this decision. In 2013, she was supposed to reunite with her Happy Days co-stars Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, and Scott Baio on Arrested Development, but this never happened.

John Schneider

Following his turn on '80s classic The Dukes of Hazzard, John Schneider's next big break was playing Superman's adoptive dad on Smallville from 2001 to 2011. Over the years, he's also tried his hand at writing, producing and directing, and after 10 albums, he still hasn't quit crooning that country music. Most recently, he released a duets album, "Home For Christmas", with his former co-star Tom Wopat from The Dukes Of Hazzard. John and second wife Elly - who seeked a divorce lawyer in 2014 after more than two decades of marriage - have three kids, and he's an active voice for animal rights.

Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman's big sis Justine Bateman is best known for playing Mallory Keaton on Family Ties, but she's been consistently starring on TV shows ever since. She appeared as Ellie Leonard on Desperate Housewives and in 2007 opened a digital production and consulting company called SECTION 5. Justine also went back to school: She started her freshman year as a full-time student at UCLA in the fall of 2012. She also managed to squeeze in a guest appearance on Modern Family back in 2013.

Joan Collins

A veterna of the widely popular show Dynasty, Joan Collins has a lot of TV series and movies to her name. Although her career peaked in the '80, Joan didn't lose any momentum, even marrying her fifth husband in 2002, Percy Gibson, who's 32 years younger than her. Joan has also written novels, lifestyle books, and memoirs. Joan's younger sister, acclaimed author Jackie Collins, died of breast cancer in 2015. Her most recent role is in The Royals, as the sharp mother of Elizabeth Hurley's character, Queen Helena.

Shelley Long

After Cheers had ended, Shelley Long's career went into a slump. Well, her acting career wasn't her only problem. She also got a divorce from her second husband back in 2004 and was rushed to a hospital for overdosing on painkillers in 2005. The good thing is that she seems to be getting back on her feet. She has been making guest appearances on hit shows like Modern Family and starred in other TV movies and independent films.

Charlene Tilton

More than two decades after the hit TV series Dallas ended, Charlene Tilton reprised her role as Lucy Ewing in the 2012 remake. Charlene appeared in minor roles in films such as Lucky Dog back in 2013, and Not Another Celebrity Movie in 2014. Charlene spent most of her childhood in a foster care, so in 2015, she decided to raise awareness about foster kids at a benefit held in New York.

Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez became famous for his role in The Breakfast Club, which opened up some pretty big doors for him. He went on to star in films like Repo Man and The Mighty Ducks films. He became a director/writer /actor and also worked with his brother Charlie Sheen and their dad Martin Sheen. He hasn't done any acting since the 2010 film The Way, but he will be writing, directing, and starring in the upcoming film, The Public.

Sean Astin

Sean Astin started his acting career in the movie, The Goonies, but what made him a star was playing the role of Samwise Gamgee in the blockbuster hit, The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Other than acting on-screen, Sean has also lent his voice to shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle More recently, he is starring in the American drama series, The Strain. These days, has gained a little weight, and might need to try a weight loss program. He's rocking the "dad bod" though.

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin was a big star during the 80's and has gotten more famous throughout the years. After playing Brand Walsh in The Goonies, Josh went on to be one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, appearing in tons of box office hits. He starred in movies such as  No Country for Old Men, American Gangster, True Grit, Gangster Squad, and W. But for the younger readers, they might recognize him as the Marvel villain Thanos. We just can't wait for Avengers: Infinity War.

Delta Burke

The '80s was a time of big hair and tacky clothes, and Delta Burke wasn't an exception. Her lead role in Designing Women got her two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She then went on to have other successful roles during the 2000's; she appeared in the film What Women Want and the TV series, Boston Legal. She also went on to act in the Broadway production of Steel Magnolias.

Tempestt Bledsoe

Tempestt Bledsoe is best known for her role as Vanessa Huxtable in one of the most famous sitcoms during the '80s up to the '90s, The Cosby Show. After the show, she went on to pursue a degree in Finance from the New York University. She juggled studying with her acting career, appearing in shows such as Clean House, Guys with Kids, and Strong Medicine. 

Renee O’Connor

Renee O’Connor is now a well-known actress, producer, and director, but to us, she will always be Gabrielle from Xena: Warrior Princess. Now, Renee has been acting, directing, and producing hits on the silver screen and in theater, like Macbeth, Criminal Minds, Hercules: the Legendary Journeys, NYPD Blue, Monster Ark, and Last Chance. 

Geri Jewell

Geri Jewell is known for her role in the '80s sitcom The Facts of Life, which was fantastic because she was the first actress to land a regular role on a prime-time TV show even with a disability. She had cerebral palsy, which you could imagine must be really hard, but she was still able to do such an excellent job. She released an autobiography I‘m Walking as Straight as I Can, where she talks about her condition, and also that she is a lesbian. You go, girl!

Robyn Lively

We all know Robyn Lively as the Teen Witch Louise Miller. After the film, Robyn went on to star in hit shows like NCIS, Saving Grace, Cold Case, and Psych which made her a much bigger star. A thing that you may not have known about Robyn is that she came from Hollywood royalty. Her family is full of actors, and her half sister is Blake Lively.

Bonnie Tyler

The Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is one of the hottest artists of the '80s. Her hit song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” made her a superstar and got her not one, but three Grammy Awards. After her success, she has decided to step away from the spotlight and is now living a peaceful and private life with her family. It was a good thing that she didn't get addicted to drugs or alcohol, like many musicians back in the day.

Tracy Gold

Tracy Gold became famous in the '80s for her role as Carol Seaver on the sitcom, Growing Pains. Tracy struggled with self-esteem issues when she was younger which caused her to suffer from anorexia. It was also the reason why she wasn't in the final season of the show. Now Tracy is a mother of four, and has beaten her anorexia. She no longer has self-esteem issues that makes her want to do drastic weight loss.

 Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate was one of our childhood crushes during the '80s, because of her role as Kelly Bundy in the sitcom, Married…With Children. After the show had ended, she became one of the biggest stars, which got her a role in films such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Hall Pass, Vacation, and The Sweetest Thing. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, but after a double mastectomy in 2008, she was able to beat it. Now, she helps to raise breast cancer awareness.

Jeremy Miller

Jeremy Miller played the youngest son of the Seaver family, Ben Seaver on the show Growing Pains and also in the two reunion movies. After the show, Jeremy decided to go to the University of Southern California, but he struggled with drugs and alcohol addiction, which is why he dropped out after only a year. He is now away from the spotlight but is living a happy married life with three step kids.

Jane Wiedlin

Jane Wiedlin is known as the rhythm guitarist and backup vocals of the all-female band, The Go-Gos during the '80s. She left the band in 1984 to pursue her own music career. Not only is she a musician, but she's also an actress who appeared in minor roles in TV and films. Jane is openly gay; she's proud of it, and that earns our respect.

Tiffani Amber Thiessen

One of our teenage crushes from the late '80s up to the early '90s was the cute cheerleader, Kelly Kapowski on Saved By The Bell played by the gorgeous Tiffani Amber Thiessen. After the show, she went on to make a name for herself, thanks to her performances in shows like Beverly Hills, 90210, White Collar and much more. She has also tried her skills on the silver screen, appearing in films such as Son in Law. It seems our '80s crush doesn't need any weight loss and is as hot as ever.

Morgan Fairchild

Morgan Fairchild is best known for her lead role in the 1980 series Flamingo Road for which she got a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. She appeared in other TV shows such as Dallas, Search for Tomorrow, Roseanne, and Friends. When she was younger, Morgan got kidnapped not once, but twice during the 1970s. She is also an activist, helping to spread awareness about AIDS and environmental issues. She's already 67-years old, but she's as hot as ever, and won't be needing any weight loss programs any time soon.

Richard Dean Anderson

Richard Dean Anderson became a pop icon during the 80's up to the '90s for his role as the secret agent MacGyver. He also starred as the lead role in the series Stargate SG-1, a spin-off of the 1994 film Stargate. Anderson later appeared in the movies such as Through the Eyes of a Killer, Pandora's Clock, and Firehouse. He eventually became a producer and a composer. Seems like MacGyver gained a little weight. Well, that's nothing a little weight loss program can't fix.

Margot Kidder

Today, there are tons of superhero movies because of advancements in technology, but back in the '80s, Superman was the best superhero movie. Alongside Christopher Reeve as Superman, Margot Kidder played the spunky news reporter Lois Lane. She went on to star in other films and TV shows, but she had a nervous breakdown in 1996 and was also diagnosed with bipolar disorder which was a big dent on her career.

Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot's main claim to fame is his role as Balki Bartokomous in the sitcom Perfect Strangers, but he has also been in films such as Risky Business, True Romance, Beverly Hills Cop,   It's My Party, and much more. He also acted in TV series such as Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, and his personal reality tv show, The Bronson Pinchot Project on the DIY Network.

Tawny Kitaen

Tawny Kitaen became known for her appearances in several music videos in the 1980s band, Whitesnake. She dated and briefly married the lead singer of the band, David Coverdale. Tawny had recurring roles in TV shows such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and also co-hosted the gag show, America's Funniest People from 1992 to 1994. Tawny is now 55-years-old and may have gotten a little plastic surgery to help her keep her youthful beauty. Well, we don't blame her.

 Neil Patrick Harris

The genius young doctor, Doogie Howser, M.D. was played by Neil Patrick Harris. Neil went on to star in many films and TV shows, but today he is best known for his role as Barney Stinson in the TV series, How I Met Your Mother. Barney is arguably the best part of the show, and what's cool is Neil's real life partner and husband, David Burtka, who is also on the show, playing Scooter. Yes, that's right, the on-screen playboy is openly gay in real life, and that just makes him more awesome.

Phoebe Cates

The former aspiring dancer gained a huge fan following in the '80s, all thanks to her immense beauty and charm. And Fast Times at Ridgemont High proved to be a catalyst for her career after which she turned to dream of every guy, all because of that one iconic scene in the film. Then her career got the wings to fly, she landed a role in 1984's Gremlins and also many other noteworthy roles. But it was after her marriage with actor Kevin Kline that her career started ebbing. The 53-year-old has now turned to become a business woman and now focusing on her Blue Tree boutique.