Molly Ringwald on Her Daughter Throwing a Huge Rager and The Breakfast Club's Iconic Dance Scene

Molly Ringwald talks about her daughter throwing a huge party at her house for her 16th birthday, working with John Hughes in Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club and her role in the series FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans.
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Molly Ringwald on Her Daughter Throwing a Huge Rager and The Breakfast Club's Iconic Dance Scene
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[@Free-pd9mb]

I'm 47 years old and grew up watching her early films. I can't believe she's 55 years old.... are you kidding? She looks very good. Legend.

[@indialowman1890]

Omg she looks great wow👍

[@nan639sullivan4]

Seeing her I feel 16 again. She looks amazing!

[@allylou5151]

She does look amazing

[@RebeccaMooreFrey]

Fun Fact: In the 1980s, Molly Ringwald used to come in to the NYC Village restaurant I worked at, Cafe Borgia. She always sat @ my table & was sweet & tipped well.

[@CMustaine-ky5hv]

I love your fun fact!What a cool comment

[@xtinamarie_333]

Awesome!!! ✌️

[@BeliaLastes]

Right on 👍🏼😊👍🏼

[@biancamitchell9433]

Interesting.my friend worked at a radio station,. About ten years ago Molly was in to do an interview. She was the rudest celebrity of alllll the ones my friend has worked with.

[@AGoodHairDay]

@@biancamitchell9433I heard from several people that she was really rude as well

[@Hyacinth000]

I adore her movies. They shaped my teenage years

[@myrlinebastien3574]

Me too

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Breakfast club ,pretty in pink, and sixteen candles are classic.

[@CMustaine-ky5hv]

Also check out Fresh Horses with Molly and Andrew McCarthy

[@amandawagner4657]

I also loved her in For Keeps

[@fbueller]

‘Sixteen Candles’ is so problematic.

[@allylou5151]

Breakfast club ❤❤❤so loved!!!!

[@VincentBautista365]

wow

[@karenmbbaxter]

She has aged so well.....she looks amazing.

[@mmtmc2320]

Stayed away from LA

[@bryceharper446]

U serious?

[@sbrave]

Yes, not a bunch pf facelifts, boob jobs etc

[@aaronvaldez8470]

I thoroughly disagree

[@mmtmc2320]

No one care dude ​@@aaronvaldez8470

[@camaribrown9065]

Idk where anyone else saw Molly Ringwald first but for me it was Facts of Life!

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

Me too!

[@stellasiler2808]

Annie the Broadway play

[@cynthiabelknap8655]

Same!

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

@@stellasiler2808 She was actually in the first West Coast production of Annie, right after the original opened on Broadway.

[@tiffanyisaacson1407]

Pretty in pink and sixteen candles

[@tonyhill1264]

I'm 55 and these movies were my highschool years from 1983 to 1987...😊

[@sharonshin4574]

Great interview!! Molly Ringwald looks good. Love all her movies!!

[@trevortenentes1319]

Molly Ringwald was my teenage dream back in the 80s and I still think she’s just as amazing today. Our Gen X princess and icon.

[@frankcross6958]

ferris bueller, uncle buck, home alone, breakfast club, vacation, weird science, planes trains and automobiles.... john hughes forever!

[@ColorsBright]

When people ask who is your favorite director. I always say John, he doesn't get the respect he deserves. Don't forget Dutch with Ed O'Neil

[@JaneDoe-ov1hb]

I couldn't agree more, John H. was the best, 80's movies were the the absolute greatest.

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

She was the girl who made me feel pretty before any boy made me feel pretty. I'm thankful for that because back then, we didn't know it was cool to say no.

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

​@@tabaxikhajit4541aww are you ok now?

[@I_love_liberal_tears]

I thought Harold Ramis did Vacation?

[@vasilikonstan]

What a well-spoken and charming lady!

[@MoneyGrip70]

Love you Molly. I'm 53, native upstate ny'r. She's so beautiful, changed lives for the better. You just make people smile! ❤

[@lonreed9743]

“If you could ever “do it”, would you? ….and with who?” Just rewatched Sixteen Candles few weeks ago! Classic!!

[@khaleel96]

I watched Sixteen Candles again 4 days ago 😃 teenage movies in the 80s were the best

[@hollyobrien2816]

I love Molly's movies!! They are fun and I always feel like a teeanager again watching her classics. She is also extremely kind to fellow actors, were it not for her Judd Nelson never would have been given the chance at Breakfast Club! She's kind, thoughtful and a great actress. ❤

[@exeyez1969]

Dear Molly Ringwald..is so good to see you back in interview in person after almost 40 years. You have made my young life especially romantically so beautiful. I still watch The Breakfast Club these days in HD. I first saw the movie at my Texas A&M Campus theater in 1985 in the midst of home works, pop quizes and exams. The film is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much.

[@quinnhen2325]

She looks amazing and that dress is gorgeous!

[@mattbernabe]

Great actress, legend, and icon! I'm happy to see Molly slowly making a comeback. Last year, she was in Dahmer, and she was in an episode of The Bear, and now she's in the new season of Feud. I really hope more directors will continue to give her a chance and continue to give her great material.

[@jw112mail]

Are you her Mom or manager?

[@mattbernabe]

@@jw112mail Just a horny 35 year old sweetheart.

[@mattbernabe]

@jw112mail Just a horny 35 year old, sweetheart.

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

​@@jw112mailoh no you didn't 😂

[@HollyCranfan]

@@jw112mailneither. They’d have known she was in the show Riverdale. Who else could be Archie’s mom. Sad about Luke Perry.

[@Buy.YT.Views.786]

This video is like a warm hug in the form of pixels and sound. So comforting!

[@stacybishop3484]

Molly was my teenage years! Breakfast club was an iconic film. One of the best. I love her.

[@helenefaw3210]

As an 80's girl Molly Ringwald is my QUEEN!!! Sixteen Candles,The Breakfast Club,and Pretty in Pink will always be on my favorite movie list and I will always watch them anytime they are on TV and I know every word of them!!!💜💜💜

[@bosskey7212]

Hard to believe she is 55 yrs old., she looks amazing and has obviously taken good care of herself. My all time crush from the 80's era and an absolute sweetheart of a human being.

[@zanaleezee]

More Molly Ringwald!! Loved her small part that episode of The Bear. She's a treasure.

[@ernestchacon4928]

Molly Ringwald is the essence of 1980s Hollywood..., ❤ !!!

[@kallen868]

I got to see Molly play Sally Bowles in Cabaret...she was awesome!

[@zeeptollbooth4129]

I'm still crushing on Molly since 1985❤

[@ugenewis]

The Pickup Artist is my favorite Molly movie 🙌🏽

[@Ms.ShellyT.]

Have loved Molly Ringwald's amazing acting and talent since I was a kid watching her on "The Facts Of Life" and so much more. Nice to see she has a great personality!

[@Kryptonian4449]

She looks amazing! ❤

[@leightonmarsh7835]

Such an incredible actress. Loved her in Breakfast Club, Pretty in Pink & 16 Candles. That woman aged well like fine wine! ❤

[@Adulteducation8]

She’s become so pretty, more beautiful than ever❤️

[@joannesuetta5813]

The 80’s without a Molly Ringwald movie just seems crazy! I’m a 55 yr old female and wanted to be her in the worst way! I was just talking with my family about what movies we’ve each rewatched the most, mine is Pretty in Pink! Andie, Duckie and Blane… love them! Thanks Molly!❤

[@jamesbruce8749]

We all loved her then and she is still breaking our hearts today. Best era of movies to grow up to and she was the it girl of that era. America had a crush on her and how could you not ?

[@cynthiaann4465]

Molly is so down to earth. Great gal!!

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

She looks amazing and proves that redheads can rock red and look glamorous. I love her.

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

I find red heads sexy 🔥😊

[@melissagarza2376]

Awe. So happy for her ❤still enjoy all her classics & can’t wait to see this series.

[@1969EType]

OG Gen-X icon and legend. We see you, Molly…

[@madhatter5331]

Molly is definitely one of us, throwing out rager.That brought back memories for sure. Kegger was always around in one way or another.

[@bessycorrales6405]

As a teen back in the 80s, I was shopping on Melrose Blvd in Hollywood, and as I approached the crosswalk, I realized Molly Ringwald was standing in front of me waiting to cross the street. Never been the type to gush over movie stars, but it was exciting. Teen icon for sure.

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

Melrose Avenue

[@mycreativedesignsspace6739]

That’s epic! Matilda must have been inspired by her mom’s movie parties!

[@mcseforsale]

When I was 17, I rented Breakfast Club from Blockbuster and had a week long party (my parents were travelling). It was the only thing allowed on the TV for the entire week. All of my friends were represented in that movie and we had a blast. This was in 1987.

[@KLh-zf3fy]

Party whole week in 80s while you are a teenager. So cool

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Molly Ringwald is FANTASTIC in FEUD!!! I'm the generation that grew up with those classic movies, but I gotta say, we need more Molly Ringwald these days!!! And Good God, that red dress!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@katdujka4760]

"Kathy?" in John Bender...SO glad she changed it to Claire. That was a very important part of her character.

[@HollyCranfan]

Love her. Sixteen Candles Pretty in pink Breakfast club For keeps I always loved her movies and they had awesome soundtracks. Wonderful to see her

[@HotelBedSheets]

It's like watching an ol' classmate haha 🥲✨

[@paulmarciano9856]

For anyone who loves the old brat pack movies, watch "Psych". Pretty much all of them have cameos or recurring roles as well as the show referencing the movies. I think it's the best cast TV show ever!

[@hectorlabbe]

Is this a movie or tv show? I can’t find it…

[@paulmarciano9856]

@@hectorlabbe its a show. On Amazon Prime and I think Peacock

[@jayr3053]

Can’t wait to see her in the new FEUD show. Love her movies.

[@davidbanner9344]

OMG! I love this woman, she was so amazing in "fresh horses" a very underrated movie. She looks so amazing still today, and that body is incredibly smoking hott! I'm so glad she's doing well!❤️🙏

[@ericparrish1515]

Ugly women really fuck things up big time with their damn 👉

[@maryjimenez47]

Omg!! Love Molly Ringwald ❤❤❤love her movies.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Glad to see her back. I had no idea she sang either, so I'm going to have to check her out!

[@rvmcwhorter]

We love you for all the characters you portrayed in those precious movies of our youth . Gen X .and you look so good . WOW !!

[@richardcalisi9188]

Brings back memories!!!! The 80's were the best!!!!

[@benhenderson8952]

80’s icon

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's aged well. Can't wait for Feud.

[@rikkiechambers4959]

Good heavens but she has aged so well !! I would never have recognized her playing that character absolutely fantastic . This movie looks really well done !

[@bothellkenmore]

It's an 8 episode series on FX

[@OptimusPrimeribs]

Disagree. Her upper lip is stuck in a position. First I've seen her in many years and she looks quite different beyond normal aging imo. Loved her in her 80s movies.

[@brianalexander7784]

@@OptimusPrimeribsShe has always had a “gummy” smile, even when she was a teenager…

[@robin212212]

but her face looks different; not sure if it's just from filler injections but her surgeon did not do a great job. She is a naturally attractive person; somehow the changes distract from that. @@brianalexander7784

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

@@OptimusPrimeribsthat’s classic Molly. She’s always had that lift to the side, it’s definitely just part of her unique gorgeous charm.

[@alydematti]

Molly is such an icon and the world will always love her and her films! ❤

[@scruffd0g193]

80s Legend.

[@jonmccarty3116]

Wish to see her appear in more movies. she is a brilliant actress!

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Molly ringwald is legend love her thanks for all the great memories.

[@carolb9208]

Looks so young, clearly looked after herself

[@ericparrish1515]

Mustard biscuits

[@Mr.Magic4ever]

So happy for her!!!!

[@Victoriah1923]

She's so talented! Love all of her work💕

[@proudparents4842]

Legendary and will be Remembered so well

[@gfrost7709]

Luv you Molly! Had no idea you would not do Hollywood glam in plastic surgery thank you for not doing plastic surgery you look 20 years old thank you Molly you are perfect in every way. Love you and everything you do Keep On Keepin On❤.

[@HappyVegan72]

Gosh, she looks great 👍 big fan of all her movies!

[@jermar1979]

She looks great! ❤️

[@elizabeth9134]

I adore her. She's woven into my DNA.

[@seanfainsan2924]

She looks great.

[@katiesiouxlamoureaux7757]

I just saw her the other day... In breakfast club and sixteen candles ❤️

[@ChaneVazquez-rx2dy]

I love her. This woman was such a huge part of my childhood!! She still looks great too❤❤

[@opiokapi4418]

Beautiful Lady 💗🧸

[@pe5912]

It's great that all these talented women are getting to collaborate on what looks to be a fascinating series.

[@Jace28142]

Molly Ringwald is one of my favorite actresses…. I love every movie that she has been involved in.

[@hectorlabbe]

Molly you look fantastic!!!! Much love from Calgary, AB 🇨🇦 ♥️♥️♥️

[@cindyann9571]

Love love love Molly❤

[@adriennehardison2942]

I sooooo love Molly Ringwald! Not in a weird way, I'm 51. Lol!

[@deweyhall712]

I love her in the facts of life...❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@KennethKralyJr]

Wow Molly still looks super amazing and beautiful as ever ❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥

[@Notturnoir]

Pretty in Pink is my favorite!

[@heatherbless6901]

I'm 46 and I've loved this icon since the beginning my teen years would've been nothing without her and her iconic roles in the breakfast club pretty in pink sixteen candles the list goes on and on. Also she looks amazing in that dress it's beautiful just like her. The red lip the hair the dress i mean talk about fabulous cuz she is killin it in that dress molly will always be one of my fav childhood actresses along with actors like corey haim rip he was and will always be my top fav for male actors then corey Feldman sean astin pauly shore from ferris buellers day off the outsiders with my fav actors of all time the karate kid,the goonies,pretty in pink,license to drive,sixteen candles,howard the duck,dream a little dream 1 and 2 teen witch,jaws,i mean i could go on and on and on the lost boys,steel magnolias, adventures in babysitting yeah the 80s and 90s were great for movies and i still watch these classics today can't forget the iconic national lampoon's vacation and xmas vacation or home alone i know there's a ton I'm forgetting but I'd be here probably for a week trying to name them all lol weird sience,tuff turf with james spader he was a hottie back in the day. But yeah just love molly ringwald i was abused as a teen and all these movies i just named really helped me oh stand by me another classic #80sgirlforever, footloose ok i gotta go before i have a comment a mile long.

[@Mr-Angelo0U812]

Wasn't a mile long comment but pretty lengthy 😂

[@oswa2702]

I’m so happy to see her continuing to work, she’s an icon ❤

[@tinalongano8849]

She is ageless, love her💞

[@jerimiller5651]

She looks good, but I. Wouldn't have known it was her. Good to know she seems normal! Married with teenagers. Good to know she had a good support system, she apparently handled fame without wigging out on drugs. Did enjoy all her movies. Made us feel good!

[@MP-lq3xx]

however...16 yrs old - party of 200 - police come - you are upstairs?...different times

[@tylerhackner9731]

What an 80s teen icon

[@b-meaker99]

Gods, she looks so amazing 😍😍😍

[@Luke_E_Babyy]

The foundation of my greatest moves is from The Breakfast Club

[@shannonhorch3781]

The series she was promoting has been out for several years. I’m glad she was on and mentioned it because I hadn’t heard of it.

[@allycat7486]

The first season was yrs. ago & she wasn't on that, though. Season 2 is a different story & that's the one she's on.

[@jaytelford4890]

Holy cow is she still gorgeous wow

[@joanncunningham7276]

16. Candles and pretty in pink two of the movies that will go down in history from my book. Loved Molly Ringwald.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love molly ringwald

[@khaleel96]

Molly still looks so young she looks really good wow 80s princess icon legend. I re-watched Sixteen Candles 4 days ago 😃

[@lilaclady444]

Just so down to earth, this woman! Molly has just gotten better with time. Legend.

[@ChristopherDavisphotography]

So cool, smart , Just wow, beautiful..

[@jaysartori9032]

I loved her in Breakfast Club

[@adamlapitino6433]

Love that she survived teen stardom and is thriving as and actress and mom.

[@belindajacalne994]

LOVE MOLLY!!! Great actress!

[@xtinamarie_333]

The 80's it girl ❣️

[@vivianasong7271]

Love Molly Ringwald!

[@diamondhead203]

Molly is still fabulous in every way. Love her!!

[@natashahutchison5952]

Shes so beautiful💞

[@nurselynn805]

One of the great movies she was in is called For Keeps. She played a young high school pregnant teenager. This may have been early 90s. A great movie!