Jon Cryer reveals he was ‘unaware’ Demi Moore was ‘struggling with a drug problem’ while dating her during filming of 1984’s No Small Affair

Jon Cryer recently shared that he was “unaware” of Demi Moore’s addiction issues when they briefly dated in the 1980s.

The Two And A Half Men vet, 59, and the Ghost actress, 61, began a romantic relationship while starring together in the 1984 comedy No Small Affair.

“We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I think our particular affair was actually quite small,” the actor shared. People on Saturday.

‘She already had a drug problem. One that I was completely unaware of until a few weeks before the film ended,” he added.

Demi reportedly went to rehab during the filming of 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire at the request of the film’s director, Joel Schumacher, according to her 2019 memoir Inside Out.

The Two And A Half Men vet, 59, and the Ghost actress, 61, began a romantic relationship while starring together in the 1984 comedy No Small Affair; (Moore in May)

She relapsed and sought treatment again in 2012 for issues related to trauma, codependency and substance abuse.

In her memoir, Demi also reflected on her relationship with Jon, saying she believed she was his first sexual partner – a claim Jon later disputed.

Well, the good thing about this is that she doesn’t have to feel bad about it anymore, because while I’m sure she was completely justified in making that assumption based on my skill level (and the bemused look on my face at the time ), I actually lost my virginity in high school,” he said tweeted.

‘But she’s right [about] the other part I was over the moon for her during a very difficult time in her life. I have nothing but affection for her and no regrets,” Jon added.

He echoed this sentiment during his People interview, saying, “She was incredibly charismatic and had a much better understanding of the business than I did.”

He added: She knew everyone in town, but we were both very nervous about starring in a movie for the first time.

‘It was already clear what would always be great about her; that incredible combination of vulnerability, toughness and beauty.’

Demi’s battle with addiction during St. Elmo’s Fire is also discussed in her former co-star Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming Hulu documentary, Brats, which sheds light on the Brat Pack actors’ experiences.

“We dated for a short time while we were working on No Small Affair, but I think our particular affair was actually quite small,” the actor told People on Saturday.

‘She already had a drug problem. One that I was completely unaware of until a few weeks before the film ended,” he added

Demi reportedly went to rehab during the filming of 1985’s St. Elmo’s Fire at the request of the film’s director, Joel Schumacher, according to her 2019 memoir Inside Out

The Brat Pack, a group of young actors who were prominent in the 1980s – including Demi, Andrew, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald and Rob Lowe – became cultural icons known for their roles in coming-of-age films that captured the essence of youth and rebellion.

Demi revealed that the production of St. Elmo’s Fire “paid to have a sober companion with me 24/7, for the entire duration of the shoot.”

She also praised Schumacher, expressing her gratitude for his support and acknowledging that he took the risk to support her.

“They could have just found someone else,” she said. “Because it’s not like I had a cash draw. You know, we were all just getting started.

“I didn’t have anything that really justified him staying with me.”

Jon also commented on the Brat documentary, telling People, “I didn’t see myself as part of the ‘Brat Pack’ because I didn’t think I was one of the cool kids.

“And they were definitely the cool kids. I thought the two films that defined the group were The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo’s Fire, and I wasn’t in either of them.”

After her role in St. Elmo’s Fire, Demi continued to build her career with notable films such as Ghost (1990), A Few Good Men (1992) and Indecent Proposal (1993).

Cryer gained recognition for his portrayal of Duckie in Pretty in Pink (1986) alongside Ringwald.

She relapsed and sought treatment again in 2012 for issues related to trauma, codependency and substance abuse

Cryer gained recognition for his portrayal of Duckie in Pretty in Pink (1986) alongside Andrew McCarthy and Molly Ringwald

Demi’s battle with addiction during St. Elmo’s Fire is also discussed in her former co-star Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming Hulu documentary, Brats, which sheds light on the Brat Pack actors’ experiences.

Meanwhile, Demi is in the midst of a new Hollywood renaissance.

In May, she made her comeback at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival with her first red carpet appearance at the famous event since 1997.

The actress made her unexpected return in the slasher horror ‘The Substance’, which competed for the festival’s main prize, the Golden Palm.

She will also be seen in the upcoming TV series Landman.