‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ 25 years later

2003: Leaves “The West Wing.” “Dr. Vegas” isn’t nearly as good. -2

2006: “Brothers & Sisters.” At least it’s better than “Dr. Vegas.” +2

2008: Legal battles with nannies, chef. Can’t trust the help, even. -2  (Christian Petersen / Getty Images)

1992: Checks into rehab. Sober, makes “The Joy Luck Club” in 1993. +1

2008: “Lipstick Jungle.” Otherwise off the radar for most of the ‘90s and ’00. -2

2010: Writes magazine travel stories, including great quest for Irish soda bread. +3  (Bryan Bedder / Getty Images)

1996: “Striptease.” Stars as world’s most joyless pole dancer. -2

1997: “G.I. Jane.” Push-ups impressive. Movie not. -3

2005: Marries Ashton Kutcher. Hope for all women seeking men 16 years younger. +2   (Hermann J. Knippertz / Associated Press)

2003: Converts to Judaism. 0

2006: “Grey’s Anatomy.” Good part in TV’s popular series. +2

2007: “10 Million Miles” musical. Later performs in Old Globe show “Whisper House.” +1  (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)