Ally Sheedy found herself at the peak of her acting career in the ‘80s. She was also a member of the Brat Pack. She debuted in Bad Boys and her fame grew with her performance in St. Elmo’s Fire, The Breakfast Club, and War Games. Her downfall turned out to be an addiction to sleeping pills. She recovered after receiving treatment at a rehab center. After her full recovery, she used the experience as an inspiration for her stellar performance in her role as a drug addict in High Art.