In 1985, The Breakfast Club locked five very different high school stereotypes in a library for a Saturday detention, and in doing so, redefined what a teen movie could be.
With John Hughes at the helm, the film gave us the brain, the athlete, the basket case, the princess, and the criminal, each brought to life by a cast whose chemistry turned archetypes into unforgettable, layered characters.
It wasn’t just a coming-of-age story; it was the blueprint for every teen drama and comedy that followed, blending sharp humor with emotional honesty.
Decades later, these actors remain etched into pop culture history. But where did life take them after that fateful detention? We’re about to see.
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High school stereotypes that became timeless icons.
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Decades later, detention buddies reunite, proving some bonds never fade.
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John Bender, the rebel who made trouble look cool.
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Judd Nelson now. From locker room sarcasm to dramatic TV roles.
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Claire Standish, the queen bee who showed she was much more.
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Molly Ringwald now. Still in the spotlight, a multi-talented performer and author.
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Andrew Clark, the golden boy learning there’s more to life than trophies.
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Emilio Estevez now. From wrestling mats to leading roles, he stayed a Hollywood standout.
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Allison Reynolds, the basket case who taught us that everyone’s got a story worth hearing.
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Ally Sheedy’s range goes far beyond the shy misfit.
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Brian Johnson, the brain who proved even the quietest kid can make the loudest statement.
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Anthony Michael Hall now. From high school genius to leading man, he never stopped reinventing himself.
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Richard Vernon, the man who learned you can’t outsmart detention kids.
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Paul Gleason. From the halls of Shermer High to a long career of playing tough guys.
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Carl the janitor. The school’s all-seeing eye who knew more than he let on.
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John Kapelos now. Still stealing scenes, from cult classics to TV crime dramas.
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