Molly Ringwald, John Hughes and Sixteen Candles

Molly Ringwald Recounts Weird Relationship With ‘Sixteen Candles’ Director John Hughes – ‘I Was Still Only 15…’
The Hollywood star Molly Ringwald is reflecting on the relationship that she had with the late filmmaker John Hughes. He directed her in the 1980s classic movies Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink when she was just a teenager.
Molly Ringwald Says She Now Feels 'Something Peculiar' About Being Called John Hughes' 'Muse' for '80s Teenage Movies
Molly Ringwald opened up about her relationship with director John Hughes and noted it was "peculiar" that she was his "muse" as a teenage girl.
Molly Ringwald says being inspiration for 'Sixteen Candles' feels 'a little peculiar' now
On Tuesday's episode of Monica Lewinsky's "Reclaiming" podcast, the actress said she now finds it "a little peculiar" that her headshot was the inspiration behind Hughes writing the 1984 coming-of-age teen comedy about a high school girl's romantic pursuits.
Molly Ringwald Says Being ‘Sixteen Candles’ Director John Hughes’ Muse as a Teenager Was ’Peculiar’
Molly Ringwald reflected on being a muse for late writer-director John Hughes in his 1980s comedies while she was a teenager. “It’s peculiar,” Ringwald, 57, admitted to long-time friend Monica Lewinsky during the Tuesday, March 11 episode of the “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky” podcast.
Molly Ringwald has 'complex' feelings about being John Hughes' teen muse: 'I'm still processing all of that'
Molly Ringwald has 'complex' feelings about being John Hughes' teenage muse: 'I'm still processing all of that.'
Molly Ringwald Reveals John Hughes’ Fascination With Her as a Teen Was ‘Peculiar’
The actress told Monica Lewinsky that she has mixed feelings about her relationship with late director John Hughes, who called her his muse when he cast her at 15 based solely on her headshot.
Everything leaving Netflix in March 2025 – catch Sixteen Candles, Mad Max: Fury Road, and more before they're gone
Everything leaving Netflix in March 2025. Leaving on March 1. 21 Bridges (movie)A Haunted House (movie)A Haunted House 2 ...
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‘Sixteen Candles’ and ‘Breakfast Club’ producer weighs in on ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ sequel: ‘It’s really hard’
“I think it’s really hard because none of those movies were plot-driven. They’re really character-driven,” he said of the ’80s flicks. “I mean, what’s the plot of ‘Sixteen Candles’?
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Sixteen Candles - Full Cast & Crew
Samantha's life is going downhill fast. The 16-year-old has a crush on the most popular boy in school, and the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her. Her sister is getting married, and with ...
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Anthony Michael Hall's biggest regret is turning down 'Full Metal Jacket'
This is six or eight months later because he did "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club," and "Weird Science" consecutively. My parents gave me the phone, and he just told me about the movie and ...
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‘The Breakfast Club’ at 40: From $1 million underdog to worldwide phenomenon
Although “Sixteen Candles” was released several months ... “Because that sounds like what an independent movie could cost.” They were game. A&M was taking a big swing.