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How do you survive fame?

Feb 2, 2024
Molly Ringwald, the iconic actress from 'Sixteen Candles' and 'The Breakfast Club', shares her journey through the ups and downs of fame. She reflects on the challenges of growing up in the spotlight while navigating personal identity and public scrutiny. Molly discusses how early fame affected her relationships and self-image, and she offers insights into maintaining mental health amidst constant attention. Plus, she reveals how a shift to life in France helped her reclaim a sense of normalcy away from the cameras.
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ANECDOTE

First Performance

  • Molly Ringwald's first time in front of a camera was for a commercial.
  • However, her true start was in theater, landing a role in the first West Coast production of Annie at age 10.
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Life as a Child Actor

  • At 10, Ringwald's life revolved around the Annie production for 15 months.
  • This included attending a theater school with other child actors and performing nightly.
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First Film

  • Ringwald's first film was Tempest, a modern Shakespeare adaptation directed by Paul Mazursky.
  • At 13, she worked alongside renowned actors like John Cassavetes and Susan Sarandon.
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