THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' 36 years later

Gabbi ShawAug 20, 2021, 02:24 IST

Rob Lowe, then and now.Getty Images

"St. Elmo's Fire," the story of a group of recent college grads, is a definitive '80s film.
Its cast members, including Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and Andie MacDowell, remain famous 36 years later.
This is what they're up to in 2021, from starring in TV shows, to voice acting, to theater.

Emilio Estevez played Kirby, a law student with a crush on a girl from college.

Emilio Estevez in 1986. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Estevez, 59, frequently works behind the camera, though he reprised his role as Gordon Bombay in "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" in 2021.

Emilio Estevez in 2019. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for WE Day

Andie MacDowell played Dale, the object of Kirby's affection and a med student.

Andie MacDowell in the early '80s. Andrea Blanch/Getty Images

MacDowell, 63, has appeared in a few high-profile projects recently.

Andie MacDowell in 2021. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Rob Lowe played Billy, the troubled former frat boy stuck in an unstable marriage.

Rob Lowe in 1985. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Rob Lowe, 57, is now best known for his TV roles in shows like "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation," and "9-1-1: Lone Star."

Rob Lowe in 2020. Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Mare Winningham played Wendy, an idealistic but sheltered social worker.

Mare Winningham in 1988. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Any "Grey's Anatomy" fan will recognize Winningham, 62, as Susan Grey, Meredith's sweet step-mother.

Mare Winningham in 2020. Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Andrew McCarthy was in multiple Brat Pack films, including "St. Elmo's Fire," in which he played a sullen journalist named Kevin.

Andrew McCarthy in 1985. Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

McCarthy, 58, is now a writer and TV director. His son is also an actor.

Andrew McCarthy in 2018. Walter McBride/WireImage/Getty Images

After she played budding architect Leslie, Ally Sheedy also appeared in multiple Brat Pack films.

Ally Sheedy in 1985. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Sheedy, 59, is set to appear in the upcoming Freeform series "Single Drunk Female."

Ally Sheedy in 2016. Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic

Judd Nelson played against type in his role as the preppy future politician Alec.

Judd Nelson in 1985. Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

Nelson, 61, mainly appears in VOD movies and voiceover roles.

Judd Nelson in 2018. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Demi Moore's breakthrough role was "St. Elmo's Fire," in which she played party girl Jules. Before the movie, she had already been a model.

Demi Moore in 1985. LGI Stock/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images

After a slow decade, Moore, 58, is making a comeback.

Demi Moore in 2020. Jacopo Raule/Getty Images

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