Where are These ’80s Female Heartthrobs Today?

In the 1980s, Molly Ringwald was the undisputed queen of the Brat Pack, starring in John Hughes classics like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Pretty in Pink. Her mix of relatable awkwardness and undeniable charm made her one of the most iconic faces of teen cinema.

Audiences adored her because she wasn’t a glossy Hollywood archetype — she was every teen who felt out of place but still wanted to be noticed. Her red hair, shy smiles, and quick wit turned vulnerability into star power. Molly didn’t just play the teen dream — she embodied it.