About
Molly Ringwald, born February 18, 1968, in Roseville, California, is an American actress, singer, and writer. Rising to fame as a teen icon in the 1980s through her roles in John Hughes films, she has also excelled on Broadway and in television series. In addition to her acting career, she has published books, translated French works, and contributed to prestigious newspapers.
* 1968-02-18
Major works
- Getting the Pretty Back (2010)memoir
- When It Happens to You (2012)fiction collection
- Lie With Me (2019)translation
- My Cousin Maria Schneider (2023)translation
- Except Sometimes (2013)jazz album
Key milestones
- 1982Golden Globe nomination for New Star of the Year for her role in Tempest.
- 1984Breakthrough role in John Hughes' film Sixteen Candles.
- 2013Release of her jazz album Except Sometimes.
Themes
AdolescenceFamily relationshipsIdentityMemoryTranslation and cultural transmissi
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