Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy says drinking 'derailed my career entirely'
Andrew McCarthy, a prominent figure of the Brat Pack, discussed how his alcoholism impacted his career during a podcast with Ted Danson. He clarified that his success did not cause his addiction, but rather allowed him to indulge in it more. McCarthy believes that his drinking derailed his career and hindered his ability to capitalize on his early success.
- ▪Andrew McCarthy was a defining face of the Brat Pack in the 1980s.
- ▪He struggled with alcoholism during his rise in Hollywood, which led him to seek treatment in the 1990s.
- ▪McCarthy stated that his success did not fuel his addiction; he would have drunk regardless of his fame.
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| Publication time | Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:27 -0400 |
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Then and Now Brat Pack icon Andrew McCarthy says drinking 'derailed my career entirely' McCarthy told Ted Danson that watching 'Cheers' reruns in rehab changed his life By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published May 31, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Actor Andrew McCarthy reflects on 500-mile journey with son: Life-changing for me Actor Andrew McCarthy sits down with Brian Kilmeade to discuss his book and career on One Nation.
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