Molly Kathleen Ringwald (born February 18, 1968) [1] is an American actress, writer, and translator. She began her career as a child actress on the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life (both 1979–1980) before being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her starring role in the drama film Tempest (1982).

Molly Ringwald. Actress: Sixteen Candles. Molly Ringwald was born in Roseville, California, to Adele Edith (Frembd), a chef, and Robert Ringwald, a blind jazz pianist.

May 28, 2024 · Speaking with host Marc Maron on the latest episode of his WTF with Marc Maron podcast, the Breakfast Club star, now 56, said she was "taken advantage of" even despite her "shy,...

Apr 2, 2014 · Molly Ringwald is an American actress known for the series of teen films she did with directer John Hughes in the 1980s, including 'Sixteen Candles.'

Molly Ringwald is an actor, singer, and author. Her extensive film credits include Paul Mazursky's Tempest, the iconic John Hughes films Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club, the indie film All These Small Moments, and Netflix’s The Kissing Booth.

Mar 12, 2025 · On Tuesday's episode of Monica Lewinsky's "Reclaiming" podcast, the actress said she now finds it "a little peculiar" that her headshot was the inspiration behind Hughes writing the 1984 coming-of-age teen comedy about a high school girl's romantic pursuits.

Feb 18, 2025 · From Disney Mouseketeer to Brat Pack sweetheart, childhood singer to adult “agony aunt,” Molly Kathleen Ringwald, who was born on Feb. 18, 1968, has certainly had a fascinatingly versatile career.

2 days ago · Moviegoers cheer as Molly Ringwald appears on the screen during "The Breakfast Club" on Saturday, March 22, 2025, for the Fargo Film Festival finale at the Fargo Theatre in downtown Fargo.

Mar 11, 2025 · Molly Ringwald reflected on being a muse for late writer-director John Hughes in his 1980s comedies while she was a teenager.

Feb 18, 2025 · After a brief stint in The Facts of Life, her first television role, Molly was cast at the age of thirteen in Paul Mazursky’s film Tempest. Her performance as Miranda, the...