ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Brat Pack (actors)

Ok kiddo, you know how sometimes adults like to watch movies or shows where there are cool teenage characters doing stuff? Well back in the 80s, there were a group of actors who always seemed to be in these types of movies and they became really popular. They were called the "brat pack".

The brat pack included actors like Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, and Ally Sheedy. They were known for being in movies that showed what it was like to be a teenager during that time. Movies like The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo's Fire, and Pretty in Pink.

These actors were really good at playing characters that were rebellious, misunderstood, or just trying to figure out life. They were also really good at making audiences feel like they could relate to them and their struggles.

Even though the brat pack actors were really popular back then, not all of them continued to have successful careers. But they will always be remembered as a group of actors who captured the spirit of a generation and brought it to life on screen.