Plenty of teens fell for the Brat Pack during their '80s heyday, but only a few people experienced real-life romance with the leading stars. While plenty of the Pack have found lasting commitment, welcomed children or grown quieter about their personal lives in their later years, the Eighties favourites had their fair share of romance in the spotlight.
We've rounded up the forgotten early loves of the decade's most famous faces, where they are now and why they parted ways.
© WireImageAnthony Michael Hall dated actress Sandra Guerard for around seven years
Anthony Michael Hall and Sandra Guerard
Actor Sandra Guerard was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. According to her IMDb, Sandra began modelling, which saw her move to Toronto. It was here where she began her new career, acting.
The Weird Science star first met Sandra in 1999 and the pair dated until 2006. She was most recently credited as additional crew on 2020 festive horror Fatman.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesValéry has translated several hit novels, including Dolly Alderton's recently adapted memoir
Molly Ringwald and Valéry Lameignère
The Sixteen Candles lead is happily coupled up with husband Panio Gianopoulos, enjoying life as a mother of three. But before they tied the knot, Molly was involved with French writer Valéry Lameignère between 1999 and 2002.
He works as a translator, bringing English books to French audiences, including hits like Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love and Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare.
© Getty ImagesPaula Abdul is a well-known American singer and actress
Emilio Estevez and Paula Abdul
Details around resident Breakfast Club jock Emilio Estevez's love life are now few and far between, but between 1992 and 1994 he was happily coupled up with star singer Paula Abdul.
Paula won the Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Choreography two years running and won a Grammy in 1991 for the 'Opposites Attract' music video. The 'Straight Up' singer is still busy in entertainment today.
© Getty ImagesJudd dated the 'Charmed' actress in 1993 but has since kept quiet about his romantic life
Judd Nelson and Shannen Doherty
Judd Nelson is notoriously private these days, but back in 1993 he made headlines for a romantic tie to actress Shannen Doherty. The Charmed, Little House on the Prairie and Beverly Hills, 90210 actress sadly passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2024.
Judd, who remained friendly with the star after their split, said prior to her passing: "She’s going to fight it. You know what I mean? It’s like, I really have great empathy for her and I really wish her the best."
© FilmMagicAndrew McCarthy welcomed son Sam with Carol Schneider who has since become an actor
Andrew McCarthy and Carol Schneider
The John Hughes star had a coming-of-age romance off-screen, meeting Carol Schneider and tying the knot in 1999. They share a son, Sam, who has followed his father into acting, and divorced in 2005.
Carol is best known for her work on Jacob's Ladder, Fatal Attraction and Wall Street. She married writer and producer Joe Cacaci in 2021, and Andrew McCarthy has since found love with director Dolores Rice.
Demi Moore kept first husband Freddy's last name throughout her career
Demi Moore and Freddy Moore
Demi Moore has had some high-profile relationships over the course of her career, including romances with Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, but kept her first husband's name throughout it all.
Demi said 'I do' to musician Freddy Moore in 1980, when she was just 18 and he was 30, two years after they moved in together. The couple split five years later. Freddy is best known for his work as a musician, founding bands like Skogie and the Flaming Pachucos.
