Molly Ringwald

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Characters played by Molly Ringwald

Molly Parker — The Facts of Life (1979)

Energetic and sporty student, balances academics with extracurriculars.

Anne Juergens — The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008)

Amy and Ashley’s mother who experiences a difficult divorce from George and navigates a new pregnancy that sparks suspicion about paternity. She dates her boss David, moves closer to her own mother, and eventually reveals her sexuality as a lesbian in the series finale.

Gabby — Siberia (2018)

Lucas's wife who he contacts via Skype early in his journey. Their relationship is revealed to be more of a habit than a genuine love story, highlighting the emotional void that draws Lucas to Katya.

Claire Standish — The Breakfast Club (1985)

A slightly aloof popular girl who endures early harassment from Bender. She opens up during the detention and ends up together with Bender at the conclusion.

Mrs. Flynn — The Kissing Booth (2018)

Wise and supportive mother to Lee and Noah.

Andie Walsh — Pretty in Pink (1986)

Andie Walsh is a working-class high school senior who lives with her underemployed father and works at Trax. She becomes romantically involved with Blane McDonough while relying on advice from Iona and friendship with Philip F. 'Duckie' Dale. After being rejected and humiliated, she makes her own prom dress and ultimately reunites with Blane.

Mrs. Flynn — The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)

Noah and Lee's caring and supportive mother

Samantha Baker — Sixteen Candles (1984)

High school sophomore and protagonist whose 16th birthday is overlooked by her family due to her sister's wedding. She harbors a crush on senior Jake Ryan, navigates awkward social situations at a school dance, and ultimately finds mutual romantic interest after a series of misunderstandings and family apologies.

Randy Jensen — The Pick-up Artist (1987)

A young redhead and independent museum tour guide who initially plays hard to get against Jack. She carries a $25,000 debt to mobsters and flees to Atlantic City to win it back at blackjack. After Jack helps her pay off the debt, she realizes they are bad for each other but eventually agrees to have dinner with him.

Lonnie — Surviving (1985)

Lonnie is a troubled, withdrawn teenager struggling to move beyond the painful memory of a suicide attempt. She finds solace in Rick, and their relationship develops into a young romance as both face loneliness and family pressures. When her parents decide boarding school is best for her, she and Rick, desperate not to be separated, make a fatal suicide pact.

Aunt Bailey — Jem and the Holograms (2015)

The girls' guardian facing financial difficulties that threaten their home. Notifies Jerrica via FaceTime about the upcoming house auction, prompting Jerrica's initial solo deal negotiation.

Jewel — Fresh Horses (1988)

Jewel is a troubled sixteen-year-old neighbor who visits Jean's house to escape her abusive stepfather. She becomes romantically involved with Matt Larkin while trapped in an abusive marriage to Green, seeks an annulment, and later divorces Green, returns to school, and begins a new relationship before saying goodbye to Matt.

Career Overview

Molly Ringwald has 95 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Kissing Booth Series with 3 titles. Signature works include DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, One Night Only, Pretty in Pink. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
95
Birth Date
1968-02-18
Birth Place
Roseville, California, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q231460), public domain (CC0).