Molly Kathleen Ringwald, a multifaceted American talent, was born on February 18, 1968. She initially gained recognition as Molly in the NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, after a casting director discovered her impressive performance as an orphan in a stage production of the musical Annie.
Although she and other original cast members were let go when the show underwent network reworkings, Ringwald made her motion-picture debut as Miranda in the independent film Tempest, earning a Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year.
Ringwald's most notable collaborations were with filmmaker John Hughes, solidifying her status as a teen icon through her appearances in the successful Hughes films Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. Her subsequent film roles included The Pick-up Artist, Fresh Horses, and For Keeps.
Throughout the 1990s, Ringwald starred in numerous films, including Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story, The Stand, and Some Folks Call It a Sling Blade. She was an integral part of the "Brat Pack" and ranked number one on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
Since 2017, Ringwald has portrayed Mary Andrews on The CW television series Riverdale, showcasing her versatility as a talented actress.
