Molly Ringwald Through The Years: Photos Of ‘The Breakfast Club’ Star Then & Now

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Molly Ringwald Through The Years

Molly Ringwald Through The Years — Molly Ringwald was the ultimate queen of 80s teen movies, starring in iconic films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty In Pink. With her gorgeous red hair and killer acting skills, she captured the hearts of audiences worldwide.

Molly started her journey in the entertainment industry with a role in The Facts Of Life before she became a household name in John Hughes’ films. Even in the 90s and 2000s, she continued to slay on the big screen with standout performances in movies like The Stand and Something To Live For: The Alison Gertz Story. After a brief hiatus, she made a huge comeback on the popular TV show Riverdale, a nod to her own rise to fame as a young star.

Not only is Molly a talented actress, but she’s also a committed family woman. She’s been married twice, first to French writer Valery Lameignère from 1999 to 2002 and later to Greek-American writer and editor Panio Gianopoulos, with whom she has three beautiful children.

We’ve got a little blast from the past for you! Check out this promo shot of Molly during her time on ‘The Facts Of Life’ which aired from 1979 to 1988. And if you’re itching for more, we’ve got a whole gallery of photos featuring this 80s icon then and now.

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Molly Ringwald In ‘The Breakfast Club’

Molly Ringwald In ‘The Breakfast Club’ — The popular girl. Molly Ringwald was charming (albeit, sometimes a bit snobby) as Claire in the 1985 classic ‘The Breakfast Club’.

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Molly Ringwald In ‘Townies’

Molly Ringwald In ‘Townies’ — Molly Ringwald in a promo shot for the 1996 series ‘Townies’. The show followed three 20-something friends who work in a Gloucester, Massachusetts restaurant together. The series also starred Lauren Graham and Jenna Elfman, who would go on to have their own success with the series ‘The Gilmore Girls’ and ‘Dharma & Greg’.

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Molly Ringwald In ‘Something To Live For: The Alison Gertz Story’

Molly Ringwald In ‘Something To Live For: The Alison Gertz Story’ — Molly poses in a promo shot for ‘Something To Live For: The Alison Gertz Story’. The 1992 movie was about a young woman who contracts AIDS and fights the disease to become an inspiration to thousands.

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Molly Ringwald In ‘Sixteen Candles’

Molly Ringwald In ‘Sixteen Candles’ — Molly Ringwald gets quite the surprise from Gedde Wantanabe’s character in ‘Sixteen Candles’. The 1984 John Hughes movie was about a wild 16th birthday weekend.

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Molly Ringwald At The 2015 Billboard Music Awards

Molly Ringwald At The 2015 Billboard Music Awards — Blonde bombshell! Molly Ringwald dons a plunging black dress with a platinum pixie cut to the 2015 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May, 17, 2015.

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An Evening With Molly Ringwald In 2016

An Evening With Molly Ringwald In 2016 — Molly Ringwald takes the stage for An Evening with Molly Ringwald event in New Tork on Mar. 1, 2016. She dazzled in a purple sequined dress.

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Molly Ringwald In 2002

Molly Ringwald In 2002 — Molly Ringwald in 2002. Her low-rise jeans, cherry-tinted lips and cap-sleeved tee were very of the era.

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Molly Ringwald At The American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala

Molly Ringwald At The American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala — Molly Ringwald is elegant in champagne-colored silk during the American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala in New York on Oct. 26, 2021.

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Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘Nightmare Alley’

Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘Nightmare Alley’ — Prim and proper! Molly Ringwald looks chic in grey coulottes and a black and white collared shirt during the premiere of ‘Nightmare Alley’ on Dec. 1, 2021.

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Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘The Humans’

Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘The Humans’ — Molly Ringwald at the premiere of ‘The Humans’ on Nov. 19, 2021. She wore an elegant silk dress to the event, which took place n NYC.

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Molly Ringward At NYFW

Molly Ringward At NYFW — Molly Ringwald certainly strutted her stuff at Michael Kors’ NYFW show. Her sparkling black jacket, sunglasses, LBD, and slingback heels made her look like a true star.

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Molly Ringwald In NYC

Molly Ringwald In NYC — Molly Ringwald waved at fans while arriving for AOL’s Build Series in NYC. She looked like a true city slicker in her herringbone coat and knee-high boots.

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Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘Spirited’

Molly Ringwald At The Premiere Of ‘Spirited’ — Molly Ringwald looked festive during the Nov. 7, 2022 premiere of Spirited. She teamed a black dress with red tights and silver peep toe platforms while decorating her crimson locks with a rose

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Molly Ringwald At The 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala

Molly Ringwald At The 2022 LACMA Art + Film Gala — Molly Ringwald looked like a dream in peach during the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 5, 2022. She carried a metallic clutch and wore tan heels.

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Molly Ringwald At The 2022 Hollywood Beauty Awards

Molly Ringwald At The 2022 Hollywood Beauty Awards — Molly Ringwald looked classic in black during the 2022 Hollywood Beauty Awards. She gave the look a fun touch with a feathered purse.

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