Molly Ringwald left Hollywood in her early 20s, fully aware of her legacy as a permanent adolescent. She dropped her past and image entirely, moved to Paris and died her iconic hair. Last year she published an acclaimed essay revisiting one of her most recognizable films The Breakfast Club. Molly is enjoying this new stage and the multifaceted life she's created.
Molly Ringwald cemented her place in film history as THE face of '80s teen classics — The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty In Pink — movies still referenced and celebrated today for their expert portrayals of adolescence in all its brilliant minutiae. And though these era-defining movies made her an icon, as a teen herself, Molly struggled with something more universal: growing up. Tune in for this week’s episode of UnStyled as Molly discusses her early films, relocating and ultimately coming of age in France, and the eventual on-screen pivot from budding teen superstar to author, writer, and present-day in-demand actress.
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