Actor Andrew McCarthy, a prominent figure of the 1980s "Brat Pack," revealed in a recent podcast appearance that his struggle with alcoholism significantly derailed his career. McCarthy clarified that his success did not cause his addiction but rather allowed him to afford more expensive alcohol, stating, "I would have drunk anyway." He entered rehab in 1992 at age 29 and has been sober for over three decades, crediting the sitcom "Cheers" with unexpectedly helping him and his fellow patients bond during treatment. McCarthy also reflected that his temperament was ill-suited for early Hollywood fame, leading him to recoil from the intense public attention, a struggle exacerbated by his alcoholism and taking years to overcome.