In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, actor Andrew McCarthy shared his thoughts on why his fellow “Brat Pack” members didn’t like being labeled as such. “I think we all felt like we were being put in a box,” McCarthy said. “We were all very different actors, and we didn’t want to be pigeonholed. We wanted to be taken seriously as actors, and we felt like the ‘Brat Pack’ label was preventing that.” McCarthy also said that he felt the label was unfair, as it didn’t accurately reflect the diversity of the group. “We were all very different people, with different backgrounds and experiences,” McCarthy said. “We were all just trying to make our way in Hollywood, and the ‘Brat Pack’ label made it seem like we were all part of some exclusive club.” Despite the negative connotations associated with the label, McCarthy said he still has fond memories of his time with the “Brat Pack.” “We were all very close, and we had a lot of fun together,” McCarthy said. “We were all just kids, and we were all trying to figure out our lives. It was a special time, and I’ll always cherish the memories.” The “Brat Pack” was a group of young actors who starred in a series of coming-of-age films in the 1980s. The group included McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Demi Moore. The films they starred in were often about the challenges and angst of being a teenager in the 1980s. The “Brat Pack” became a cultural phenomenon, and the films they starred in were hugely popular with teenagers. However, the “Brat Pack” label also had its detractors. Some critics argued that the films were superficial and that the actors were all too similar. Others argued that the label was sexist, as it only included one female actor. Despite the criticism, the “Brat Pack” remains a popular cultural phenomenon. The films they starred in continue to be enjoyed by teenagers today, and the actors have gone on to have successful careers in film and television.

Andrew McCarthy, an alumnus of the infamous group of young actors known as the Brat Pack, has directed a new documentary titled “BRATS.” The Brat Pack was a group of actors who starred in classic coming-of-age films in the 1980s, often compared to Frank Sinatra’s “Rat Pack” of the 1950s and 1960s.

Andrew McCarthy, an alumnus of the infamous group of young actors known as the Brat Pack, has directed a new documentary titled “BRATS.” The Brat Pack was a group of actors who starred in classic coming-of-age films in the 1980s, often compared to Frank Sinatra’s “Rat Pack” of the 1950s and 1960s.

The Brat Pack included stars such as Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Judd Nelson, and Ally Sheedy. Some of the famous films starring members of the Brat Pack include “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.”

In 1985, a New York magazine cover story coined the term “Brat Pack” for Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, and Judd Nelson. The label has left an indelible mark on popular culture, according to McCarthy, who explores this legacy in his documentary.

ABC News sat down with McCarthy for an in-depth discussion, where he shared his reflections on that time and the experience of reconnecting with his former Brat Pack colleagues after a decades-long hiatus, a key theme in his new documentary.

In the documentary, McCarthy investigates the reasons why the term “Brat Pack” was initially met with resistance by the actors it described. He contends that the audience was more perceptive and recognized the Brat Pack’s representation of their generation. Eventually, McCarthy embraced the term as a symbol of the friendship and authenticity depicted in the films.

McCarthy’s journey of revisiting this chapter of his life has been cathartic and liberating. He emphasizes the power of movies to make individuals feel seen and connected, reducing feelings of isolation and anonymity, especially during the transformative period of late adolescence.

McCarthy’s documentary, “BRATS,” will be available for streaming on Hulu on June 13.

Andrew McCarthy, one of the stars of the 1980s teen films known as the “Brat Pack,” recently shared his thoughts on why his colleagues weren’t particularly fond of the nickname. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, McCarthy explained that the term “Brat Pack” was coined by the media and never used within the group itself. He said, “I think it was a sort of shorthand for the media to talk about a group of young actors who were working a lot together and were doing these movies that were successful with teenagers.” McCarthy added that he and his fellow actors weren’t bothered by the label at first, but it eventually started to feel limiting. “I think we all got to a point where we were like, ‘Okay, we’re not just these teen idols anymore. We’re doing other work. We’re growing up.'” He also noted that the “Brat Pack” label was often used in a dismissive way, implying that the actors were all spoiled and privileged. McCarthy said, “There was a sense of, ‘Oh, they’re just these rich kids who are getting everything handed to them.’ And that wasn’t really true.” Despite the negative connotations associated with the term, McCarthy said he still has fond memories of working with his fellow “Brat Pack” members. He said, “We had a lot of fun making those movies. We were all very close in age, and we were all going through the same things. It was a special time.”