Molly Ringwald recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she opened up about her daughter’s wild 16th birthday party and reminisced about her iconic dance scene in The Breakfast Club.
During the interview, Molly discussed how she has been referred to as the “teen Buddha” due to her involvement in numerous teenage projects throughout her career. She shared a hilarious anecdote about her daughter throwing a huge party at their house, which attracted around 200 people. Molly and her husband were caught off guard when they arrived at the party, thinking it was starting later than it actually did. The police were eventually called, and Molly’s daughter even tried to prevent them from entering without a warrant, much to everyone’s amusement.
The conversation then shifted to Molly’s collaboration with the late director John Hughes. Molly praised Hughes for his collaborative nature and recalled how she never had to audition for any of his films. In fact, Hughes had come across her picture and was inspired to write Sixteen Candles after seeing it. Molly also discussed The Breakfast Club and how the script underwent changes during the filming process. She credited Hughes for being open to suggestions and allowing the cast members to have creative input.
One of the most memorable moments of the interview was when Molly talked about the famous dance scene in The Breakfast Club. Originally, her character was supposed to be a skilled modern dancer, but since Molly was not particularly strong in that area, the scene was modified to include a group dance. Jimmy Fallon highlighted how Molly’s signature dance move in the film, known as the “Molly Ringwald,” became iconic, even though Molly admitted that she had actually borrowed the move from Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s.
Aside from discussing her past film projects, Molly also talked about her current role in the TV series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. She plays Joanne Carson, the wife of Johnny Carson, and shared the intriguing backstory behind her character’s involvement with Truman Capote and his controversial exposé about the Hollywood elite.
The interview concluded with a clip from Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, leaving viewers excited to watch the premiere on January 31st on FX.
Overall, Molly Ringwald‘s appearance on The Tonight Show was a delightful mix of humorous anecdotes and nostalgic memories, showcasing her enduring charm and talent.
