Molly Ringwald's most frequent star in John Hughes' series of teen films ("Pretty in Pink," "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club") was Anthony Michael Hall, but there are others who also made appearances and graduated with her to "St. Elmo's Fire" (written by Pittsburgher Carl Kurlander):

Anthony Michael Hall: The gangly geek grew up to try his hand at "Saturday Night Live," then flex his muscles in "Edward Scissorhands." His latest gig is as star of USA Network's "The Dead Zone."

Judd Nelson: "Breakfast Club's" rebel co-starred with Brooke Shields on the sitcom "Suddenly Susan" (1996-99). He moved on to made-for-TV and small films, many in the horror/thriller genre (i.e. "Cabin by the Lake" and its sequel).

Andrew McCarthy: He won Ringwald's heart in "Pink," then found a new track in oddball comedies such as "Mannequin" and "Weekend at Bernie's." After a role on NBC's one-season "E-Ring," he'll appear in the pilot for "Lipstick Jungle" -- with Brooke Shields.

James Spader: From smug teen in "Pink" to quirky character actor, he starred in the big-screen "Stargate" and became an Emmy winner as Alan Shore, a TV role he created on "The Practice" and owns on "Boston Legal," which ABC renewed last month.

Jon Cryer: Stalwart Duckie in "Pink," he had some critical television success but ratings failures ("Partners," for example) before scoring a hit on the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men."

Rob Lowe: TV has been mostly kind to Rob Lowe, who has starred in "West Wing" and now is Calista Flockhart's main squeeze on "Brothers & Sisters."

Emilio Estevez: Engaged to fellow Brat Packer Demi Moore back in the day, they reunited last year for Estevez's big-screen take on the RFK assassination, "Bobby." He also starred in Disney's "Mighty Ducks" films.

Ally Sheedy: A guest star in 2003 on Hall's "Dead Zone," Sheedy is seen frequently in indie film projects. She won an Independent Spirit Award as Best Actress in 1999 for "High Art"; next up is "Steamroom," with Ruby Dee.

Demi Moore: The former soap star keeps a high profile -- as much for her love life as for her films ("A Few Good Men," "G.I. Jane," "Disclosure," "Striptease," etc.). Married to Ashton Kutcher and still friendly with ex Bruce Willis, she's set to be seen in the crime drama "Mr. Brooks," opposite Kevin Costner.

Mare Winningham: Pined for Lowe in "St. Elmo's Fire," then continued a wide-ranging career in films and TV, including a stint as Meredith's stepmom on the ABC hit "Grey's Anatomy." She has two Emmys, 18 years apart, for the TV miniseries "Amber Waves" and "George Wallace."