Whether they were dancing through detention or saving the world with the power of karate, these ‘80s icons defined a generation of pop culture. From blockbuster hits and primetime dramas to MTV music videos, their faces were everywhere – and their posters plastered on bedroom walls across the globe.

So, what happened to your favourite stars of the decade? Let’s rewind the VHS and take a trip down memory lane to catch up with the teen dreamboats, TV crushes, and pop queens who ruled the neon-soaked decade of excess.

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