Lisa began her career at the age of 12 in The New Mickey Mouse Club. In 1979, she got a major role in The Facts of Life. The show ended in 1988 after 200 episodes. She earned a Grammy nomination for her role in All Because of You in 1984.
Today she is a motivational speaker and is a regular speaker at conferences such as Women of Faith. She promotes faith as well as her numerous books on parenting, life and prayer.
Rob Lowe has always charmed the hearts of everyone everywhere, and really got everyone’s attention when he starred in the 1983 film The Outsiders. Like many of the people on this list, Lowe also became a member of the Brat Pack when he starred in St. Elmo’s Fire only 2 years later!
The charming actor hit a big “lowe” when a sex tape of him appeared in the media, but he has since gotten on his feet, acting in West Wing, Parks and Recreations, and The Grinder.
John Cusack first got his real start in film by acting in some of the most popular teen flicks of the 1980’s, including Better Off Dead, The Sure Thing, One Crazy Summer, Sixteen Candles, and of course, Say Anything. Afterwards, he would take on more serious roles for films like True Colors and The Grifters.
He’s kept busy as an actor, however, also starring in Must Love Dogs and the critically-renowned Lee Daniels’ The Butler.
Linda Hamilton definitely takes the award for most badass lady ever! Best known for originating the role of Sarah Connor in the Terminator series, Linda Hamilton wowed audiences with her performance, and even won the heart of James Cameron! She also starred in the series Beauty and the Beast.
Andrew McCarthy was another leading member of the infamous 1980’s Brat Pack, which he became a part of when he too starred in St. Elmo’s Fire in 1985, followed nearly immediately by Pretty In Pink in 1986. These weren’t the only films, though, as he also acted in Mannequin and Weekend at Bernie’s.
After the 80’s, McCarthy moved towards television, appearing in shows like Lipstick Jungle, White Collar, and Royal Pains.
