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Molly Ringwald is an American actress, singer, and author, most notably known for her roles in iconic 1980s films such as "The Breakfast Club", "Pretty in Pink" and "Sixteen Candles". She has also appeared in a range of other films, television shows, and stage productions, including a Tony nominated performance in the recent Broadway revival of "Enchanted April".

Molly Ringwald Timeline

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Molly Ringwald is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On February 18, 1968, Molly Ringwald was born in Roseville, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Makes Broadway Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Makes her Broadway debut as Young Cosette in the original production of Les Miserables.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Breakout Role in "Sixteen Candles"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Molly stars as Samantha Baker in the John Hughes classic "Sixteen Candles".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stars in The Breakfast Club</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stars as Claire Standish in the John Hughes classic "The Breakfast Club".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads in Pretty in Pink</div><div class='timeline-text'>Stars as Andie Walsh in the John Hughes classic "Pretty in Pink".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990's - 2000's</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Acting Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Continues to act in a variety of television and film roles during the 1990's and 2000's.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts Writing Career</div><div class='timeline-text'>Begins writing career with the release of her novel "When it Happens to You".</div></div></div>

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5 Interesting Facts about Molly Ringwald

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Acting at Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>Molly Ringwald began her acting career at five years old, appearing in a commercial for Big Boy Restaurants in 1977.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared in 6 John Hughes Movies</h3><p class='facts-text'>Molly Ringwald starred in six movies directed by John Hughes, including The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Wrote a Memoir</h3><p class='facts-text'>Molly Ringwald wrote a memoir titled Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick in which she discussed her struggles with balancing fame and motherhood.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Singer and Jazz Pianist</h3><p class='facts-text'>Molly Ringwald is an accomplished singer and jazz pianist, having released two jazz albums and performed around the world. </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Starred in Broadway Productions</h3><p class='facts-text'>Molly Ringwald has also starred in several Broadway productions, including Cabaret and Sweet Charity.</p></div></div>

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Molly Ringwald, an American movie actress, was born on February 18, 1968, and is currently 55 years old. She is best known for her roles in the classic John Hughes films from the 1980s, such as "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles," and "Pretty in Pink."